Settees
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel
1860s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Settees
Leather
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Settees
Mahogany
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Other
19th Century British Georgian Antique Settees
Leather, Hardwood
Late 19th Century British Antique Settees
Oak
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Settees
Wood, Antler
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Settees
Rattan
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Settees
Velvet, Cane, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Settees
Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Beech
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Beech
1940s Italian Vintage Settees
Brass
1930s Art Deco Vintage Settees
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Wool, Oak, Teak
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Settees
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Settees
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Bouclé
2010s American Modern Settees
Maple, Silk
Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Settees
Bronze
1790s Italian Directoire Antique Settees
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Settees
Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Maple
Early 20th Century Irish Settees
Upholstery
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Modern Settees
Leather, Maple
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Settees
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Brass
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Settees
Brass
1980s German Vintage Settees
Fabric, Rubber
Late 20th Century American Country Settees
Wood
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Canvas, Wood, Paint
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Hardwood, Pine
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Foam
Late 20th Century North American Regency Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Settees
Steel
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
1920s French Vintage Settees
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Oak
1910s English Adam Style Vintage Settees
Boxwood, Mahogany
1990s Settees
Fabric, Wood
1870s Antique Settees
Fabric, Wood
1860s European Napoleon III Antique Settees
Hardwood
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.