Settees
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Settees
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Maple
1950s French Directoire Vintage Settees
Silk, Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century American Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Maple
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Indian Settees
Hardwood
1910s English Adam Style Vintage Settees
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Hickory
1950s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Maple
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Brass
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Bouclé
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
1920s Vintage Settees
Oak
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Primitive Settees
Straw, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century English Settees
Fabric
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
1950s English Vintage Settees
Velvet, Giltwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Settees
Velvet
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Slovak Vienna Secession Vintage Settees
Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
Early 20th Century British Settees
Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Elm
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Directoire Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
Early 20th Century American Settees
Wicker
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.