Settees
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet, Wood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Leather
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Sycamore, Fabric, Upholstery
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Metal
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Settees
Brass
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Settees
Velvet
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Walnut
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bronze
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Walnut, Faux Leather
1940s Art Deco Vintage Settees
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Lucite
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
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.