Settees
1980s German Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rubber
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Canvas, Wood, Paint
1930s Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Wood, Velvet
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
1930s English Edwardian Vintage Settees
Fabric
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
1980s American Victorian Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1980s Louis XV Vintage Settees
Cotton, Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint, Suede
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
1980s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1930s Vintage Settees
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1930s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
1980s Irish Empire Vintage Settees
Wood
1980s Vintage Settees
Cotton
1930s Sheraton Vintage Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut, Burl
1930s French Country Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Vintage Settees
Leather, Cotton, Faux Fur
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Walnut
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Settees
Velvet
1980s French Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Cotton, Bamboo, Foam
1930s English Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1980s Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Mahogany
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Steel
1980s French Provincial Vintage Settees
Cotton, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather
1930s Vintage Settees
Linen
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1930s European Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1980s British Modern Vintage Settees
Cord
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
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.