Settees
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Settees
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mirror, Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Settees
Leather, Hickory
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Settees
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mahogany
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Steel
19th Century Antique Settees
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Settees
Fabric, Poplar, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
2010s Settees
Leather
20th Century Italian Other Settees
Bamboo
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Primitive Settees
Straw, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Danish Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
19th Century British Sheraton Antique Settees
Satinwood, Paint, Upholstery
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Settees
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Settees
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
1930s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather
1970s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1960s American Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Rubber
2010s Canadian Modern Settees
Steel
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
1810s American American Empire Antique Settees
Cane, Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Leather, Oak
20th Century Italian Modern Settees
Metal, Chrome
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.