Settees
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Wool
20th Century Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Wood
1940s Italian Vintage Settees
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut, Linen
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Settees
Steel
1940s Danish Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Settees
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees
Other
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
1890s English Adam Style Antique Settees
Cane, Satinwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Settees
Birch
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Cherry
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wool, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
Early 19th Century South American William IV Antique Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery
1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Rosewood
2010s South African Settees
Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Settees
Textile, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Beech
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
1960s American Modern Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Rubber
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Brass
20th Century Directoire Settees
Fabric, Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Mohair, Walnut
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Settees
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Wool, Tapestry, Giltwood
1810s English Regency Antique Settees
Brass
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Settees
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Wood
20th Century Asian Moorish Settees
Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1960s Ecuadorean Organic Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Cane, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
19th Century Danish Empire Antique Settees
Ormolu
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
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.