Settees
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Oak
1950s French Empire Revival Vintage Settees
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Wood
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Settees
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Fabric
1930s English Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s English Vintage Settees
Velvet
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech, Fir
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
1940s Louis XIV Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Hickory
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Suede
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery, Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1950s Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Linen, Leather, Oak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s Vintage Settees
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.