Settees
1970s Italian Vintage Settees
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1990s Italian Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Settees
Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
1970s South African Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1950s Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s Vintage Settees
Mahogany
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum, Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Maple
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1980s Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1950s French Empire Revival Vintage Settees
Beech
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1990s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Wool
1970s Asian Anglo-Indian Vintage Settees
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Animal Skin, Cowhide, Wool, Wood, Oak
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Settees
Cane, Wood, Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Bouclé, Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1980s French Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech, Fir
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Settees
Velvet
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.