Settees
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Oak, Wool
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Oak, Fabric
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
1990s Post-Modern Settees
Fabric
1990s British Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Acrylic, Wood
1990s American Spanish Colonial Settees
Textile, Walnut
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1990s French International Style Settees
Synthetic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1960s English Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s Vintage Settees
Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
1960s Italian Vintage Settees
Rosewood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Iron
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1990s Settees
Rope
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
1990s American Art Deco Settees
Satin, Wood, Feathers
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Papercord, Oak
1990s American Settees
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Beech, Suede
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
1960s Japanese Vintage Settees
Wicker, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Settees
Cane, 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.