Settees
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1990s American Art Deco Settees
Satin, Wood, Feathers
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Chenille, Teak
1940s French Louis XIV Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Settees
Pine
1970s American Vintage Settees
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech, Fir
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Settees
Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Settees
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Gothic Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Settees
Shagreen Stingray
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Sycamore
20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Wood, Mahogany, Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Steel
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century German Settees
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century American George III Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees
Velvet
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Aluminum
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cane, Walnut
1950s Vintage Settees
Metal, Brass
20th Century Settees
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Foam
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Steel
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Oak
1910s English Adam Style Vintage Settees
Boxwood, Mahogany
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Synthetic, Faux Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, 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.