Settees
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Oak
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Silk, Velvet, Wood
1930s Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Settees
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Pine
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
2010s American Modern Settees
Elm, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak, Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Bouclé, Resin
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech, Fir
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Walnut
2010s Mexican Settees
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
2010s American Modern Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Vintage Settees
Maple
2010s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Plastic, Rubber
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Settees
Wood, Rattan
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Settees
Wool, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Beech, Bouclé
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Settees
Cane, Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Settees
Mohair, Velvet
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Chrome
1940s Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
1960s English Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Settees
Upholstery
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Elm, Wool
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.