Settees
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Settees
Brass
2010s Spanish Industrial Settees
Iron
2010s American Louis XVI Settees
Maple, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Settees
Naugahyde
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Settees
Steel
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
1830s English William IV Antique Settees
Leather, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Settees
Velvet, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Settees
Leather, Fabric, Wood
19th Century Austrian Antique Settees
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fiberglass, Polyester, Lacquer
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Oak
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Settees
Leather, Fabric, Beech
2010s English Modern Settees
Upholstery
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Settees
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
1960s American Industrial Vintage Settees
Iron
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Steel
1970s Vintage Settees
Velvet
20th Century French Space Age Settees
Fabric, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Fabric, Fiberglass
1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Settees
Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Settees
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Settees
Velvet
1980s American Modern Vintage Settees
Upholstery, PVC
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.