Settees
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Metal
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Elm
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Settees
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Linen, Beech
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Beech, Suede
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Settees
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Chenille, Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood, Cane
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Teak
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Oak, Wool
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wool, Pine
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Bouclé, Teak
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wood, Ash
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Cane, Teak
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.