Settees
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Settees
Cotton, Wood
1960s Unknown Louis XV Vintage Settees
Walnut
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Oak
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Upholstery, Ebony, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Settees
Linen, Foam, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Textile, Walnut
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Fabric, Ash
17th Century Italian Other Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Biedermeier Settees
Mahogany
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Silk, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Settees
Silver Leaf
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Silk
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Settees
Silk, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
19th Century Antique Settees
Late 19th Century French Antique Settees
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1860s Napoleon III Antique Settees
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Settees
Other
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
19th Century French Other Antique Settees
Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Settees
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Walnut
1990s English Art Deco Settees
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Velvet, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Wool
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Beech
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Bouclé
Early 20th Century Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
2010s American Modern Settees
Bouclé, Maple
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Shaker Settees
Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Ash
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Early 19th Century Indian Empire Antique Settees
Reed, Teak
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Early 19th Century Antique Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
1930s English Edwardian Vintage Settees
Fabric
Early 2000s English Post-Modern Settees
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Settees
Upholstery, Maple
1820s Italian Charles X Antique Settees
Walnut
19th Century American American Empire Antique Settees
Mahogany
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Velvet, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Settees
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Settees
Cotton, Polyester, Ebony, Mahogany, Giltwood
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Settees
Ebony
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.