Settees
20th Century North American Settees
Bentwood, Fabric
Early 1900s French Antique Settees
Linen
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s American Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Settees
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Settees
Wood
1920s Vintage Settees
Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Settees
Wood
19th Century French Rustic Antique Settees
Willow
1940s Louis XIV Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé, Velvet
19th Century Sheraton Antique Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Rustic Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass, Iron
2010s Brazilian Settees
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Rustic Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Settees
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Settees
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Leather, Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Foam, Beech, Leather
2010s French Settees
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Brazilian Antique Settees
Wood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Textile, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1840s Antique Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Steel
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Silk, Satinwood, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Swiss Brutalist Settees
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary English George II Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
Late 20th Century European Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
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.