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American Aluminum Loveseats

Eames for Herman Miller Two-Seat Tandem Sling Airport Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray & Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962. Created for comfort and convenience, this chair is iconi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Aluminum

2 Seat Sofa Settee by Charles and Ray Eames, Teak and Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames two seat sofa loveseat / love seat for Herman Miller. Early production. Black Leather and solid teak. The Eames sofa is the last piece of furniture produced by the Eames Office...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Aluminum, Steel

Midcentury Aluminum Frame Loveseat Sofa by GoodForm
By GoodForm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury, machine-age loveseat sofa by GoodForm, The General Fireproofing Co. features a streamlined aluminum frame with striped vinyl upholstery and painted wood armrests.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

“I-Beam Couch” Steel, Oxidized Maple and Lacquered Aluminum I-Beam Modern Couch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "I-beam Couch", has got some big personality. Perfectly emphasized by the custom lacquered aluminum I - beam penetrating a hand turned oxidized maple foot, this piece is complete...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Loveseat, Settee or Bench by Jordan Mozer, Unique, One of a Kind Prototype
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Kansas City, MO
This small sofa / love seat / bench is a one of a kind prototype designed by Jordan Mozer, Chicago. This was never put into production due to high manufacturing costs. A rare opportu...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Art Deco Armilar Console Table Onyx Stainless Steel Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Armilar Console Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Armilar console table has a modern design that pays homage to the Portuguese armillary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables

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Onyx, Marble, Stainless Steel

Red Alcantara Three-Seater Togo Sofa with Arms by Ligne Roset, 2006
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Malibu, US
Gorgeous three-seater red Alcantara Togo sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset from 2006. Designer Michel Ducaroy drew inspiration for the Togo's design from an aluminum t...
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Leather

Contemporary Round Center Coffee Table in Wood Marquetry Black & White
Located in Porto, PT
Santiago Center Table celebrates the 20th-century art movement, Cubism, with handcraft expertise. Rough and natural materials approach us with an exact message: modest luxury. This a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables

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Wood, Birdseye Maple

Fabulous 4 Piece Milo Baughman Style Curved Sofa Sectional Carsons Mid-Century
By Carsons
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 4 piece Milo Baughman style curved sectional sofa. We love the oversized channeled back and arms along with the circular end pieces. This sofa will need to be reupholster...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Sofa Djinn Model by Olivier Mourgue in Yellow Fabric
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Djinn two-seater sofa designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne. Metal frame lined with foam and covered in yellow Kvadrat publisher's fabric. The feet have steel Skat...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Adrian Pearsall Gondola Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid-century modern stunning, beautiful, high-quality long gondola walnut framed sofa model 2640-S, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. In new upholstery fabric and high...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" Walnut & Boucle Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" walnut & boucle tweed saofa for Craft Associates. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Modern Minho Chaise Lounge, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Chaise Lounge, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Minho chaise lounge with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet, Oak

Hug Sofa Upholstered, Chubby Arms by Rejo Studio
By REJO design studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
Long comfortable hug. The hug sofa features two welcoming chubby arms and a magical handy space for your books. This has been handcrafted at our studio. Part of (The Topography of ou...
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2010s Saudi Arabian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Hug Sofa Upholstered, Chubby Arms by Rejo Studio
Hug Sofa Upholstered, Chubby Arms by Rejo Studio
H 28.35 in W 114.18 in D 29.53 in
Cini Boeri for Knoll Three Seater Sofa in Black Leather
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, three seater sofa, model 'Brigadier', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, designed in 1976. Architectural sofa model 'Brigadier' designed by Italian designer Cini...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
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2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Skaala' Leather Lounge Chairs for Avarte, Finland, 1970s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of five collectible 'Skaala' lounge armchairs by Yrjo¨ Kukkapuro for Avarte, made in Finland, circa 1970. Featuring original burgundy red leather seat cushions, birch ...
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing patched burlwood platform base sofa. The base has been refinished and the sofa has been reupholstered. No damages or stains on anything. Very comfortable and cool looking wi...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa
H 27 in W 32 in D 124 in
Three-Seater Sofa 'Togo' by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning cognac colored aniline leather 3-seater from the "Togo" series, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1973. This piece has been professionally reupholstered at...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Dining Set Designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining set designed by Alvar Aalto for Finmar Ltd., Finland, 1929. Birch. Stamped. This rare dining set by the Finish design icon Alvar Aalto is characterised by the combination of...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Birch

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Modern Patio Loveseat, Refinished in Mellow Yellow
By Brown Jordan
Located in Alhambra, CA
Super cool 1980s modern patio loveseat in the style of Brown Jordan. Great geometric design, very 1980s architectural meets Memphis Group. Aluminum frame has been stripped and powder...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Loveseat
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal outdoor loveseat. A chic loop design in a cast aluminum frame. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Late 20th Century American Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern 2 Seat Sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern 2 Seat sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll. Made in American circa 1960s. Designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll International in or...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

'Goetz' Walnut and Leather Case Sofa by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, Signed
By Mark Goetz Herman Miller, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Goetz Sofa' by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller features a walnut case, quality black leather cushions, and aluminum legs. Designed in 1998, this example produced in 201...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Playful Rick Lee Mask Loveseat
By Rick Lee
Located in Danville, CA
Dramatic piece originally designed to celebrate the San Francisco Opera Ball opening. Fusing the language of art and design with whimsical touch, the Mask Love Seat is both a sculp...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Loveseats

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Aluminum

Playful Rick Lee Mask Loveseat
Playful Rick Lee Mask Loveseat
H 30 in W 60 in D 30 in
Mid Century Pair of loveseat sofas white with aluminum frame by Erwin Lambeth
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Pair of loveseat sofas white with aluminum frame by Erwin Lambeth. White Chenille upholstery with down filled cushions and Aluminum frames. Very High quality pair of love...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Upholstered Sofa Loveseat by Jack Cartwright for Founders
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sling styled sofa loveseat upholstered in apple green contract fabric with Brazilian rosewood frame and aluminum stretchers and leg tips . Very comfortable and in a great size with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Modernist Aluminum Button Tufted Two Seater Bench / Settee by Burke
By Charles Eames, Burke, Inc.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist aluminum button tufted two seater bench / settee by Burke,, Seldom seen settee,, cast aluminum frame,, steel green naugahyde upholstery, Extremely comfortable,,super stylis...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Camerich Company Chic Leather Loveseat Sofa + Comfy Down Feather Wrap Seattle Wa
By Camerich Company
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Design by CAMERICH Company USA Comfy Modern Leather Loveseat Sofa in Down Feather Wrap, Seattle Washington Rich Supple Black Leather Cushiony Down Pillows Base trim in aluminum Di...
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2010s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

2 Seat Sofa Settee by Charles and Ray Eames, Solid Walnut and Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames two seat sofa loveseat for Herman Miller. Early production. Black Leather and solid walnut. The Eames sofa is the last piece of furniture produced by the Eames Office, which co...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Russell Woodard Aluminum Loveseats
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Russell Woodard aluminum loveseats, newly upholstered in a harlequin fabric in shades of blue, yellow, green and red. Entire series of aluminum furniture designed by the Wood...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Classic Modernist Two-Seat Sling Sofa by Hannah Morrison for Knoll
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic MODERNIST Two-seat sling sofa by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in vibrant 1970s electric blue knoll wool fabric and powder-coated steel.minor staining,(see photo...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Russell Woodard Pair of Loveseats
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Russell Woodard pair of upholstered loveseats, offered here first as is before they are sent out to be re-upholstered! Great opportunity to make your own fabric Selection! We can hel...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Russell Woodard Pair of Loveseats
Russell Woodard Pair of Loveseats
H 27 in W 61 in D 28 in
Rosewood Aluminum Low Sling Velvet Loveseat
By Founders Furniture Company
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
This is a beautiful rosewood and aluminum low sling loveseat 2-seat. Simple design open frame with high-contrast Brazilian rosewood. Upholstery is original soft brown velvet. A fanta...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Knoll 1970s Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison Modern Chrome Sling 3-Seat Sofa
By Bruce Hannah, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous example of the iconic Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison sling sofa design for Knoll International. Chromed steel frame with black enameled metal brackets. Lovely geometric te...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa with Table for Madison Furniture, 1950s
By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ultra cool modular two-seat sofa with built in table in walnut with aluminum accents and covered in green Naugahyde designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s for Madison Furniture Indu...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Modular Sofa and Chair Set for Madison Furniture, 1950s
By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ultra cool modular two-seat sofa and lounge chair in walnut with aluminum accents and covered in green Naugahyde designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1950s for Madison Furniture Industr...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Irving Harper for George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa Made by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Irving Harper
Located in Kansas City, MO
Red fabric Marshmallow sofa settee designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson office. Excellent authorized production from Herman Miller made in the 2000s.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Matching Pair of Faux Bamboo Settee's, Stunning Regency Design by Meadowcraft
By John Salterini, Meadowcraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matching pair of faux bamboo settee’s, stunning Regency design by Meadowcraft. Painted aluminium, great scale. Size, proportion. Original seat and back cushions avail, (inquire).
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Tandem Sling by Eames for Herman Miller, Restored in Edelman Leather, circa 1962
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ray and Charles Eames were commissioned to design the perfect utilitarian seating for the first international airports in 1962. Created for comfort and convenience, this iconic chair...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Early Knoll Sofa Settee
By Florence Knoll
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black vinyl two person settee with early Knoll aluminium base.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Early Knoll Sofa Settee
Early Knoll Sofa Settee
H 32.25 in W 56.5 in D 28.5 in
Charles Eames Three-Seat Sofa by Herman Miller, Rare 1st Year Production
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For the Eames collector who has everything, this would be the single item needed to complete the collection... this extremely rare and collectible first-year production Eames three (...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

4 Pc Phyllis Morris Patio Set Sofa Sette Coffee & End Table Aluminum Porch Metal
By Phyllis Morris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing Aluminum 4 piece patio, porch, outdoor, sunroom set. This set includes the following: sofa / couch, settee / loveseat, coffee cocktail table and end / side table all with gla...
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

John Vesey Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
John Vesey sofa. From an important estate. John Vesey Inc. USA, circa 1967. Leather with aluminum legs. Measures: 95 W x 38 D x 31 H inches. 241 W x 96.5 D x 78.7 H cm. Ma...
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

John Vesey Sofa
John Vesey Sofa
H 31 in W 95 in D 38 in
John Vesey Sofa, Pair Available
By John Vesey
Located in Houston, TX
John Vesey sofa in original condition. From an important estate, John Vesey Inc. USA, circa 1967. Leather with aluminum legs. Measures: 95 W x 38 D x 31 H inches. 241 W x 96....
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

John Vesey Sofa, Pair Available
John Vesey Sofa, Pair Available
H 31 in W 95 in D 38 in
George Nelson for Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa in Yellow Vinyl
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Designed by Irving Harper for the Nelson office, this is a recent production George Nelson Marshmallow settee/loveseat/sofa.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Deco Style Lounge Sofa Couch
Located in Madison, WI
MId-century lounge sofa/couch with suede back and piping to match the naugahyde seat. Do we dare say a love seat for the Jetson's? Mounted on stylized, cast aluminum legs and frame....
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Out Of This World Tufted Space Age Sofa
By Ward Bennett, Chromcraft
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning all original Chromcraft Sofa in Naugahyde. Sofa sits a top 2 aluminum pedestals. Incredible design. Sofa is in Excellent vintage condition.
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Stylish 1980s Chaise Lounge
Located in Pasadena, CA
This stylish yet playful chaise lounge from the 1980s features an upholstered frame in cream fabric set off by a cadmium red seat cushion. The chaise rests on stylized bracket feet i...
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Late 20th Century American Chaise Longues

Materials

Aluminum

Stylish 1980s Chaise Lounge
Stylish 1980s Chaise Lounge
H 30 in W 69 in D 38 in
Russel Woodard Aluminum Loveseat
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Russell Woodard designed love seat for Lee L Woodard Sons Inc. In slatted aluminum and no cushion.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Cloud Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful original sofa in free form design. Great blue/indigo color - sold as is - minor repaired rip (shown in photo). Expert re-upholstery available @ add cost (provide your ow...
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Loveseat and Lounge Chairs Set by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a Mid-Century Modern loveseat and pair of lounge chairs set that was designed by Morrison and Hannah for Knoll in the 1970's. They have the original orange upholstery and whi...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Russell Lee Woodard Co. Settee
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Russell Lee Woodard Co. aluminum and brown ostrich settee
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Vintage 1970s American Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Aluminum Settee
Located in Hudson, NY
Pristine settee with delightful polka dot upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Settees

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Aluminum Settee
Modern Aluminum Settee
H 30 in W 49 in D 25 in
A Magnificent Vintage Brown Jordan Love Seat, (Elegance)
Located in Bellport, NY
Shown one Brown Jordan vintage Love Seat.We have in all,two arm chairs with ottomans,four side chairs,two chaise longues.Two side tables and one small side table.All pieces were aqui...
Category

Late 20th Century American Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Fun and Festive Loveseat by Urbana
Located in Pasadena, CA
Curved swooping frame. Organic shaped with cast aluminum legs.
The name of this loveseat was Rio de Janeiro!!
Newly reupholstered in ultrasuede.
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Late 20th Century American Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Fun and Festive Loveseat by  Urbana
Fun and Festive Loveseat by  Urbana
H 17 in W 63 in D 33 in
Tête-à-Tête Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A fresh take on the classic tête-à-tête. Original pecan-brown all-cotton upholstery, overscaled piping and plush cushioning make this sofa very comfortable for two. Supported by five...
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Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Tête-à-Tête Sofa
Tête-à-Tête Sofa
H 18 in W 92 in D 36 in
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American Aluminum Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of american aluminum loveseats available for sale. American aluminum loveseats have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern american aluminum loveseats are consistently popular styles. Large american aluminum loveseats can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller american aluminum loveseats available at 1stDibs — each spanning 7 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made american aluminum loveseats over the years, but those made by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Arthur Umanoff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are American Aluminum Loveseats?

Prices for american aluminum loveseats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, american aluminum loveseats begin at $580 and can go as high as $60,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.

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.