Settees
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Maple, Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Giltwood
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
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
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
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Settees
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Settees
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bronze, Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Beech, Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Silk, Beech
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1810s German Louis XVI Antique Settees
Cherry
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
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.