Settees
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Beech
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wool, Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Maple
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Fabric
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Oak, Teak
1940s American Art Nouveau Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Cherry
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Birch, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Rope, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak, Rope
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Settees
Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Settees
Walnut, Damask
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wood, Alpaca
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Birch, Fabric
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Mahogany, Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
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.