Settees
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Wood, Velvet
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Bouclé
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1860s European Napoleon III Antique Settees
Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1890s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1870s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1870s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Settees
Mohair, Velvet
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Mahogany
1930s Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Fabric
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1830s British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Wood
Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Settees
Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1880s British Victorian Antique Settees
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Oak
Mid-20th Century Settees
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan, Hickory
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brocade, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Chenille, Teak
19th Century French Antique Settees
Oak
1940s French Louis XIV Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Settees
Walnut
1840s French Charles X Antique Settees
Mahogany
1890s American Victorian Antique Settees
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Settees
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Hardwood, Pine
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
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.