Settees
Late 20th Century North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker
Late 20th Century North American American Colonial Settees
Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees
Velvet
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Papercord, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
1950s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1980s Vintage Settees
Rattan
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Maple
20th Century Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
20th Century American Organic Modern Settees
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chenille
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Beech, Bentwood
1920s Vintage Settees
Oak
1950s French Directoire Vintage Settees
Silk, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1930s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Rattan, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moorish Settees
Bone, Wood
20th Century American Baroque Revival Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rope, Teak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
20th Century Italian Adam Style Settees
Cane, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Settees
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century French Primitive Settees
Straw, Walnut
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Other
20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Settees
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
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.