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Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set.
Beautiful and unique shape.
A 1970 design and p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Mid-Century Modern Striped Selig of Monroe Imperial Loveseat, Two-Seat Sofa
By Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
What a find. Mid-Century Modern loveseat made by Selig of Monroe from 1965. This is a two-seat with black, brown and cream striped polyester upholstery and solid wood base. Very soli...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Restored French Louis XV-Style Loveseat: Timeless Elegance Redefined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the elegance of yesteryears with our beautifully restored French Louis XV-style loveseat, a symbol of timeless grace for the modern home. Constructed from durable solid wood...
Category
Vintage 1950s Belgian Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Feathers, Wood, Lacquer
De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Black and Yellow Armchairs
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Milano, IT
Attractive pair of armchairs made in the 1980s by De Pas, D'urbino and Zanotta, of fine Italian manufacture.
The armchairs have a curved back in black plastic material, very eccentri...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Veuve Cliquot Pink Loveseat by Karim Rashid
By Karim Rashid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fiberglass loveseat designed by renowned designer Karim Rashid to commemorate Veuve Cliquot’s 250th anniversary.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Restored Paul Frankl Six-Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Loveseat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl six-strand square pretzel arm rattan loveseat. This two-seat dates from the 1930s and comes with recently upholstered white vinyl cushions, however, black fabric cushions...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Loveseats
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, PVC
"Ploum" Loveseat by R. & E. Bouroullec for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dallas, TX
Ploum Loveseat by Ligne Roset. Design by R. & E. Bouroullec. A result of a special combination of two materials: a stretchable covering and ultra-soft foam. This combination, along w...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Foam
1980s Vintage Comfortable Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset (1/2)
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Izegem, VWV
This deep seat comfortable 2-seater sofa model Brigantin was created by the famous French designer Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1981.
All in foam, covered by a super soft grey/...
Category
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Cotton, Foam
H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Midcentury Post Modern De Sede Gray Leather Loveseat 2 Seat Curved Sofa
By De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury post modern De Sede gray leather loveseat 2 seat curved back sofa. Very unique half moon shaped designer loveseat with very high end thick soft Leather upholstery. Very co...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Loveseat
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this eye-catching modular sofa made a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets th...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Two Seater Marsala Sofa Set by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 70's
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Outremont, QC
Two Marsala 2 Seater Sofas by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 70's
Price is FOR ONE SOFA.
Features a dark brown plexiglass base and light brown cushions.
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Dimensions:
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Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Plexiglass
Late 20th Century Boho Chic Rattan & Wicker Tuxedo Style Upholstered Loveseats
Located in Topeka, KS
Splendid vintage Boho Chic rattan and wicker tuxedo style upholstered loveseat sofas, a pair. Comprised of rattan & wicker frames and both loveseats wear a beautiful contemporary fab...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Foam
H 30 in W 64 in D 32.5 in
Ligne Roset Kali Love Seat Sofa, 1990s, Set of Two
Located in Paris, ON
A fabulous sofa designed in France but Ligne Roset. One sofa is has a loose button. No tags present.
Category
1990s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Polyester
Cini Boeri for Knoll Pair Seat in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, pair of love seats, part of the 'Gradual' set, black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1970s.
This pair of stunning black love seats was designed by Cini Boeri for K...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat, Italy, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This comfortable brown original fabric settee is bulky and playful, shaped as if it is merely a large cushion and the accompanying feeling is the same. It is designed by Mario Bellin...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Set of 2 Postmodern Curved Yin-Yang Shaped Sofa Daybeds in Red Fabric, c 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
1980s curved sofa daybed
Price is for the set of 2
Wooden frame upholstered in red fabric supported with five black painted globe-shaped wooden feet
Unknown manufacturer
Both ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 30.32 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Tan Leather Cloud Style Sofa with Lucite Leg by Weiman, c 1980s, Signed
By Weiman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful curvy and fluid Post-Modern sofa by Weiman is in soft and luxurious tan colored leather, features a single lucite leg and is signed underneath with a Weiman label.
...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Lucite
Cream Leather Marsala Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset, France 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Chicago, IL
A Marsala loveseat designed by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset. This loveseat features a curved amber plexiglass frame. It has striking original cream leather upholstery and two arms...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Plexiglass
H 30.5 in W 60 in D 35 in
Midcentury Leather Two Seat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury sofa / loveseat in green leather from a Milan airport.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Midcentury Two Seat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury, green leather, two seat sofa from a Milan airport.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Italian White Armchair Nastro Cl9 by F. Stagi C. Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, Bernini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian White armchair mod. Nastro CL9 by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
Iconic and modern armchair mod. Nastro CL9 with seat and back made of a single white fi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.81 in W 40.56 in D 32.29 in
Sunball Chair by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1969
By Rosenthal, Herbert Selldorf, Günter Ferdinand Ris
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
One of only 50 ever produced sunball chairs by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1969.
This particular one has water resisting upholstery and one side table.
...
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 70.08 in
Ligne Roset Marsala Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy, France, the 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Almelo, NL
Ligne Roset Marsala sofa in black leather by Michel Ducaroy, the 1970s.
Good-looking black leather Marsala two-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970s. The large leath...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Plexiglass
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Fabric Sofas in Arabian Style
Located in Milano, IT
Amazing pair of sofas designed in the 1970s, fine Italian manufacture.
The sofas are very special, in fact they have an incredibly charming arabesque shape.
The shape is flared dow...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Zanotta Model Straccio De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi Original Leather Sofa
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning Leather Sofa was designed 1968 by Design Team Gionatan de Pas , Donato d’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi.
They´ve created one of the most iconic objects in italian Design h...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Foam
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 38.19 in
Percival Lafer Patchwork Leather Loveseat
By Percival Lafer
Located in Burbank, CA
This Percival Lafer loveseat in Dark Chocolate Leather was originally purchased in Brazil and later imported into the U.S. Like many Lafer designs, it is lightweight with supple leat...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Modernist Fiberglass Loveseat in Original Knit Woolen Fabric Attributed
By Ed Frank
Located in Deland, FL
An extraordinary Space Age design. Constructed from Fiberglass with the original burnt orange woolen fabric. Circa, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fiberglass
Fiberglass Loveseat w Pierre Cardin Fabric by Tue Poulsen for Domus Danica, 1970
By Tue Poulsen, Domus Danica
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very rare fiberglass loveseat sofa is by Tue Poulsen for Domus Danica, circa 1970, and is one of approximately 80 pieces within a collection of fiberglass furniture that were pr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 32.5 in W 65 in D 45.5 in
Modern Postmodern Channeled Sectional Loveseat Lounge Chairs Style Jay Spectre
By Jay Spectre
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful modern to postmodern channeled sectional loveseat or lounge chairs in the style of Jay Spectre. Comprised of foam seats, feather down back pillows, upholstered in blue & wh...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Feathers
H 36 in W 38 in D 38 in
Gerard Van Den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Bordeaux Leather
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Montis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Gerard Van Den Berg 'Corvette' sofa in Bordeaux leather with short stubby wood legs. In original condition with visible wear and scratching consistent with age and use. An...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Sparkling White "Soft Big Easy" by Ron Arad for Moroso
By Ron Arad
Located in Basel, BS
Lounge chair model Soft Big Easy for Poltrana Moroso, 2005.
From big easy, steel chair designed by Ron Arad in 1988, the collection grew and shows that a volume, as simple form, c...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ris & Selldorf German Post-War "Sunball" Chaise
By Ris and Selldorf
Located in New York, NY
German Post-War Design (1969) "Sunball" yellow fiberglass spherical shaped adjustable chaise with brown cushions, pivoting tray and backlight on a round base. (RIS & SELLDORF)
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Upholstery
Molar Settee by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare molar settee designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fiberglass
Rattan Loveseat Newly Upholstered in Ivory Canvas Cushions
Located in Miami, FL
Rattan loveseat newly upholstered in ivory canvas cushions
Offered is a rattan loveseat that is newly upholstered with ivory canvas loose seat and back cushions. The matching thre...
Category
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Materials
Canvas, Rattan, Foam
Double Soft Big Easy Sofa by Ron Arad, 1991 Moroso, Italy
By Moroso, Ron Arad
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
Double soft big easy design by Ron Arad for Moroso in fair distressed condition. A sofa with frame in steel and stress-resistant polyurethane foam upholstered with polyester fibre.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
1986 Antonio Citterio "Sity" Corner Chairs for B&B Italia in Black Leather, Pair
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini, Antonio Citterio
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Extremely chic and versatile. This pair of fully leather-wrapped Italian corner chairs / armchairs by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia can be positioned in a myriad of arrangements, i...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Vladimir Kagan Illuminated Double Sided Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan Illuminated Double Sided Sofa. Has a walnut and acrylic frame and the original upholstery. The sides also illuminates.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut
Monumental Pair of Fiberglass 'Jennifer' Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1970s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So many incredible aspects to this pair of monumentally sized 'Jennifer' lounge chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970s, we will attempt to list them all in this description.
First...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 35.5 in W 65.5 in D 50 in
Edward Wormley Loveseat "Short Sofa" Terry Chenille Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Westport, CT
Edward Wormley loveseat, short sofa catalog page 26 index page 175 model 5406, solid brass polished legs springs foam. Important early design,
1956.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Original Arne Jacobsen Swan Sofa Settee, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, Excellent
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Original magenta upholstery on this beautiful swan sofa loveseat designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.1 in W 56.7 in D 29.1 in
Red La Bocca Pop Art Lips Vintage Sofa Attr. to Studio 65 for Gufram Italy 1970s
By Studio 65
Located in Vienna, AT
Red la Bocca sofa, a beautiful and fantastic Pop Art lips sofa attributed to Studio 65 for Gufram Italy 1970s, which was made of an original hard plastic frame and original polyureth...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 33.86 in W 82.68 in D 33.86 in
Molar Settee by Wendell Castle
By Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A molar settee or loveseat designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1970s. The molar series is a playful design from Wendell Castle's versatile repertoire that...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Settees
Materials
Fiberglass
CERTIFIED Ligne Roset TOGO Loveseat in natural COGNAC Leather, DIAMOND QUALITY
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ostend, BE
Iconic French vintage small settee, beautifully reupholstered with our signature cognac leather.
Original genuine vintage "Togo" produced by Ligne Roset, France and designed by Miche...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Four "Texas" Chauffeuses, François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1968
By François Arnal
Located in Paris, FR
Four rare "Texas" low chauffeuses in white lacquered wire mesh, with foam cushions covered in blue denim with yellow stitching.
The cushions have many pockets, two large in the back...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Very Exclusive Popart Object 1960s, 'One Off?' Easy Chair Made from Fiberglass
By Luigi Colani, Joe Colombo
Located in Brussels, BE
XXL, popart easy chair, unique piece???
We bought it many years ago, can never figure out who or what it is....
The original color reminds me of Barbapapa's throne (French cartoon ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Organic Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fiberglass
H 38.98 in W 53.55 in D 39.38 in
20th Century Pair of French Black Leather Armchairs-Loveseat from the 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century pair of French black leather armchairs-sofa from the 1980s.
The structure has a lightly hammered surface.
The two asymmetric armchairs, if joined together, create a l...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Rare Artifort Two-Seat in Leather by G. Harcourt
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Very beautiful Artifort two-seat in cognac leather. No buttons missing and in a very good condition. This couch has two wheels and two feet, so it can be moved easily. This Dutch des...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Lucite Love Seat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Upholstered white love seat sofa with acrylic arms and brass hardware, midcentury. Full size sofa also available, sold separately.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite
De Sede DS40 Two-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather (incl delivery US)
By De Sede
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Very rare DS40 two-seater in soft leather from the famous Swiss brand De Sede. There is also a three-seater and a club chair available. We have treated this sofa with transparent ani...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Foam, Leather, Wood
A Danish Upholstered Smoked Lucite Sofa
Located in New York, NY
What could be more chic than this period lucite sofa? The simplicity of the sofa belies the inventiveness of the sophisticated design. The two curved Lucite panels joined by pins, wi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Black Tufted Modern Sofa
Located in Brambleton, VA
Vintage modern three-seater sofa in black vinyl. Tufted backs and removable seat cushions.
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
PVC
Pair of Orange Vinyl Loveseats
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A pair of orange vinyl loveseats; one with right arm the other with a left arm. Legs and arms made of teak.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Loveseats
Materials
PVC, Teak
Vladimir Kagan for Directional 'Cloud' Sofa in New Nubby Bouclé, c 1980, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular Vladimir Kagan 'Cloud' sofa was produced by Directional Furniture in the 1980s and was just newly reupholstered in a gorgeous nubby bouclé fabric, and is signed unde...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Lucite
H 29 in W 94 in D 48 in
Vintage Coastal Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Loveseat
By Russell Woodard
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal outdoor loveseat. Made by the iconic Russell Woodard. Unmarked. Custom cushion also included. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Hancock & Moore Loveseat: Classic English Elegance in Navy Blue Leather
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the classic elegance of the Hancock & Moore Loveseat, a masterpiece of design reflecting late 20th-century English charm. Crafted with meticulous attention to det...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Regency Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Modernist Loveseat in Striped Dedar Milano Fabric
Located in Long Island City, NY
Modernist loveseat reupholstered in Dedar Milano's, Strange Love fabric in chocolate and ivory stripe pattern with a matching piping detail. The loveseats compact design makes it an ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Acrylic, Polyester
Vintage Loveseat Sofa by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Zagreb, HR
A vintage original loveseat club sofa designed by the Italian designer Gae Aulenti in 1976 as part of the lounge seating line for the Aulenti Collection of Knoll International. The l...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Michel Ducaroy Togo Loveseat Sofa for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Miami, FL
Togo loveseat with blue cotton velvet fabric over foam by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. The original Togo was designed in the 1970s and this piece is form the mid 90s.
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s Togo Style Loveseat + Ottoman
Located in Paris, ON
These pieces are in good vintage condition with minor ware that’s able to be repaired. Perfect for hanging with friends or to relax and take a nap. Like sitting on a cloud. The price...
Category
1990s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Modern Tufted Leather Loveseat: Dark Navy Blue Inspired by Milo Baughman Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your space with our exquisite mid-century vintage loveseat, intricately handcrafted from top-grade leather. Brought back to its prime by our specialized team of craftsmen, th...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 56 in D 32 in
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An assortment of 20th century plastic loveseats is available at 1stDibs. 20th century plastic loveseats bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 20th century plastic loveseats are appealing in their simplicity, but Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy and Cini Boeri produced popular 20th century plastic loveseats that are worth a look.
How Much are 20th Century Plastic Loveseats?
Prices for 20th century plastic loveseats start at $750 and top out at $42,000 with the average selling for $4,263.
Finding the Right Loveseats for You
Antique and vintage loveseats are functional and totally charming furniture in homes large and small these days. They first appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries, though they were not yet known by this endearing term.
These petite, two-seat sofas were originally intended to comfortably sit a woman clad in what were the era’s large and elaborate dresses — ornate hooped garments with copious folds of fabric, embroidery and lace. However, because the original seats featured just enough space for two, they quickly became popular for couples that were courting. Loveseats meant that the couples could engage in close conversation, but furniture makers ensured that there was enough space between sitters to prioritize modesty.
In the early days of loveseats, the furnishings were minimalist in appearance and could often be found in an s-shape, with the two sides facing each other. The spare seating was initially little more than a wooden bench, as loveseats weren’t yet upholstered or cushioned. Design of the seating evolved over time, and this wide chair was eventually padded and tufted for comfort. During the 1800s, loveseats were a luxurious addition to the homes of the wealthy, and even today, antique 19th-century loveseats are still quite alluring. In any lavishly decorated parlor of the Victorian era, you might find a pair of partygoers tucked into a particularly plush iteration of these cozy perches, one boasting arched crests of carved mahogany over its sculpted seats, with front cabriole legs resolving in paw feet.
In modern homes, loveseats — even antique Victorian loveseats — pair well with oversize sofas or are ideal replacements for sofas, particularly if you’re working on organizing and furnishing a smaller space. A loveseat is a stylish addition to a home library or a reading nook and can easily be situated at the foot of the bed in your bedroom. In the living room, you may wish to position your vintage loveseat and couch around a central focal point, such as a distinguishing architectural feature or a fireplace. But be sure to leave some walking room between your seating and any nearby coffee tables or side tables. Allow for around two feet for guests to pass between a couch and chair or loveseat and at least a foot between a loveseat and coffee table.
Find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage loveseats today on 1stDibs.
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