Settees
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Settees
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Iron
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Walnut
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Settees
Wood, Velvet
1760s English George III Antique Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
1950s Vintage Settees
Maple
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
20th Century English Regency Settees
Brass
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Ormolu
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
Early 1800s British Regency Antique Settees
Beech
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Oak, Wool
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Lacquer
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Bamboo, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Maple
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Mohair, Maple
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Teak
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Maple
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1780s English George III Antique Settees
Mahogany
1950s French Directoire Vintage Settees
Silk, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Maple
20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1750s English George III Antique Settees
Mahogany
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Elm
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Beech, Bentwood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut, Burl
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood, Cane
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
20th Century Unknown Rustic Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Leather, Hickory
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Iron
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.