Settees
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rope, Teak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech, Fir
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Elm
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century British Georgian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Georgian Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Birch
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Settees
Iron
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.