Settees
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Settees
Wood
20th Century Asian Georgian Settees
Mahogany
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century English Georgian Settees
Wool, Mahogany
1910s Vintage Settees
Wood
1980s American Victorian Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Settees
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s Italian Vintage Settees
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Silk
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Ash, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Settees
Birch
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
20th Century Adam Style Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Asian Dutch Colonial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Oak, Wool
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Settees
Stainless Steel
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century British Settees
Fabric
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
20th Century Italian Rococo Settees
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Settees
Cane, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Bouclé
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Settees
Aluminum
1940s Vintage Settees
Leather
1990s Settees
Rope
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Cherry
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Raffia
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Settees
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Walnut
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
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.