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Considering this, what is a settee used for?

Settee, also called sofa, an upholstered seat with back and arms (sometimes upholstered), designed to accommodate two or more people in a sitting or reclining position.

One may also ask, what is the bench at the foot of a bed called? One of the most practical (and therefore traditional) pieces to put at the end of a bed is a bench, sometimes called a "bedroom bench" if you're searching for one online.

Just so, what is the difference between a sofa and a settee?

A couch, a divan, and a sofa are the same thing, a seating piece that seats 3 or more people, depending on the length. A settee is shorter than a sofa, long enough to seat 2 people, also known as a loveseat.

What does a settee look like?

A settee is a small sofa with two arms and a back. It usually seats two and is more upright and slender than a typical sofa. Unlike most sofas, a settee can easily look at home in an entryway, in a bedroom or even pulled up to the dining table, thanks to its elegant proportions and upright posture.