Settees
1950s Vintage Settees
Maple
1990s Italian Post-Modern Settees
Stainless Steel
20th Century English Country Settees
Linen, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Cane, Oak
20th Century English Country Settees
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
20th Century Settees
Leather
20th Century Directoire Settees
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Settees
Brass
1960s English Vintage Settees
Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1920s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Settees
Pine
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Oak, Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Maple
1940s British Vintage Settees
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century European Settees
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Settees
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
1970s American Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Plastic, Rubber
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak, Wool
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Settees
Wood, Mirror
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome, Metal
Mid-20th Century Bauhaus Settees
Chrome
Early 20th Century British Victorian Settees
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1970s French Vintage Settees
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rope, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
Early 1900s Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
1990s American Settees
Rattan
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century American Settees
Wicker
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
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.