Settees
Early 20th Century American Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
1940s French Louis XIV Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Settees
Fabric
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Beech, Suede
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Settees
Velvet
20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1950s English Vintage Settees
Velvet, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
20th Century Unknown Rustic Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Javanese Settees
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan, Hickory
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1980s Irish Empire Vintage Settees
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Settees
Leather
1980s Vintage Settees
Cotton
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Early 20th Century European Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo-Indian Settees
Brass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Settees
Upholstery
1950s American Vintage Settees
Rattan
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1920s French French Provincial Vintage Settees
Walnut, Velvet
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Settees
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wicker
20th Century Settees
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century British Settees
Upholstery
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood, Cane
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Gold Leaf
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Elm
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Settees
Oak
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.