Settees
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Settees
Fabric, Sycamore
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century British Settees
Leather
20th Century British Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century British Settees
Leather
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
1920s Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Regency Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Iron
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1960s Danish Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Federal Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century British Regency Settees
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1990s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Suede
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
20th Century Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Canvas, Beech
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bronze
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
20th Century British Settees
Leather
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Naugahyde
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
20th Century British Victorian Settees
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Teak, Leather
20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery
1930s French Country Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wool, Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Oak, Wool
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Beech
20th Century American Georgian Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric
20th Century British Settees
Leather
Early 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Walnut
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.