Settees
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1960s Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Early 20th Century French Directoire Settees
Wood
1990s American Arts and Crafts Settees
Iron
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Textile, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Settees
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Settees
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
19th Century Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Rosewood, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s French Modern Settees
Iron
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Settees
Birch
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Settees
Satinwood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
20th Century Danish Settees
Oak
Late 20th Century European Bauhaus Settees
Metal
1850s English Victorian Antique Settees
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century American Settees
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Steel
1880s English Georgian Antique Settees
Tapestry, Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees
Metal
Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Settees
Cane, Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Mahogany
1880s Adam Style Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Settees
Bone, Ebony
Early 19th Century Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Settees
Fabric, Oak
1950s Polish Other Vintage Settees
Upholstery
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Settees
Metal, Sheet Metal
18th Century Dutch Rococo Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Settees
Wood
Late 18th Century South American Rococo Antique Settees
Chestnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Settees
Metal
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.