Settees
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1970s Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Oak
Early 19th Century Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Maple
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
1870s Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Sheepskin, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Ash, Rosewood
2010s French Settees
Bronze
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome, Metal
1790s French Directoire Antique Settees
Brass
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Late 19th Century American Louis XV Antique Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Rope, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English George II Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s South African Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch, Fruitwood
1950s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
Early 18th Century American Regency Antique Settees
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Papercord, Oak
Late 20th Century Chinese Settees
Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
2010s American Post-Modern Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Settees
Linen
Mid-19th Century French Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Tapestry, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Textile, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Settees
Hickory
1930s Vintage Settees
Linen
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Upholstery, Paint
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Settees
Birdseye Maple
Late 19th Century North American Eastlake Antique Settees
Bamboo
Early 18th Century French Antique Settees
Wood
Vintage, New and Antique Settees
Vintage, new and antique settees are a smart and stylish choice for adding more seating to a room.
Settees first appeared in 17th-century Europe. A very famous settee, known as the Knole settee, was actually used by a monarch in South East England to receive visitors. This seating furniture was often part of a set that included matching chairs. While settees were popular in parlors, you could also find similar seating, such as daybeds and chaises longues (both of which derive from the settee, as does the chesterfield), where you might relax with guests in your home.
Today, a settee is still furniture that invites socializing. They’re common in living rooms and other shared areas because they allow you to cozy up to someone and have a conversation with them.
Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people, but they aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. Settees often have a backrest for optimal support and are frequently upholstered.
Are you looking to add more seating to an entertainment room but working with limited space? We promise that your vintage settee will look great next to your coffee table in your main seating area. You can also add a settee to your mudroom so that guests have a comfortable spot to sit down and take off their shoes. If you have a small space in your home that you’re still figuring out how to use, add a settee to turn it into a comfortable reading nook. They work in bedrooms too; a tufted settee designed by Danish modernist Finn Juhl makes perfect sense at the foot of your bed.
Most settees come with an upholstered seat, but you can find variations that aren’t upholstered. There are antique wood settees and benches that will look right at home in a rustic decor.
The backrest is an important consideration when choosing a settee. You can find pieces with low seat backs that look discreet and don’t provide a lot of support. If you want more support, we recommend choosing a settee with a high back.
A settee with a high back can become a statement piece, especially if you choose an item with a unique upholstery print or decorative frame.<a href=https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/settees/style/victorian/ target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Victorian settees are ideal for introducing an air of sophistication to your living room. These pieces often feature frames of walnut or mahogany, a seat upholstered in chintz fabric (Victorians appreciated that the glazed finish made it easy to wipe clean) and sculptural hand-carved cabriole legs.
If you want something that feels more contemporary or will work better with your mid-century modern side tables and lounge chair, consider Space Age settees or mid-century modern versions. In your main seating area, tie the elements together with a large rug. (Find more tips on how to arrange furniture here.)
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage, new and antique settees from different eras to match any furniture style.