Settees
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Settees
Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Walnut
1950s European Empire Revival Vintage Settees
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Beech
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Settees
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1950s European Vintage Settees
Bamboo
1980s American Chippendale Vintage Settees
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Other
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1890s Syrian Victorian Antique Settees
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century American Country Settees
Oak, Leather
19th Century English Regency Antique Settees
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Settees
Walnut
18th Century English Georgian Antique Settees
Mahogany
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Birch
1990s American Settees
Rattan
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Other
1880s Antique Settees
Oak
2010s American Napoleon III Settees
Bronze
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Country Antique Settees
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Early 20th Century Irish Settees
Upholstery
1890s American Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Cane, Oak
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
2010s Pakistani Organic Modern Settees
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Settees
Leather
20th Century Chinese Settees
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-20th Century Settees
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Oak, Walnut, Leather
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brass, Steel, Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
2010s English Modern Settees
Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American American Classical Settees
Velvet, Maple
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Settees
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Settees
Bamboo, Cane
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
19th Century Danish Empire Antique Settees
Ormolu
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.