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Spectacular Gilbert Rohde Loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company C.1934-1937
By Troy Sunshade Company, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Gilbert Rohde loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company. The simple design was from the Troy Sunshade living room collection of Modern Interiors. Beautifully reupholstered in a sof...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Settees
Materials
Chrome
Century Furniture Signature Settee French Inspired Black Flocked Loveseat Elkins
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture signature settee French inspired black flocked loveseat Elkins
Beautifully upholstered in a flocked floral fabric. This settee was the signature model before the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Materials
Upholstery
H 36 in W 39 in D 64 in
Gerard van den Berg Wingback Black Rattan Loveseat
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Gerard van den Berg wing back loveseat for Rohe Noordwolde in black rattan with black leather cushions. This seemingly floating loveseat sits on a tubular chrome frame and h...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
'Bounty' Leather Loveseat by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Elam, Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series two-seat loveseat / settee by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated channel-tufted loveseat sofa was designed by L. Davanta...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
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/...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Cotton, Foam
H 29.53 in W 68.9 in D 39.38 in
Pair Barcelona Chairs, Black Leather and Stainless Steel, Mies for Knoll, Signed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kansas City, MO
All original timeless classic pair of black leather and hand polished stainless steel Barcelona chairs. Designed by Mies van de Rohe in 1929, this pair was produced in the 1970s. Ver...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.25 in W 29.5 in D 30 in
Vintage Le Corbusier Lc2 Style Black Mid Century 2 Seat Chrome Sofa
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Madison, WI
Vintage Le Corbusier LC2 Style Black Mid Century 2 Seat Chrome Sofa.
Features a very nice quality, polished chrome frame, black cushions. It is not marked so the authenticity is unc...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Børge Mogensen Model #2212 Two-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2212 dark brown leather two-seat sofa designed in 1960 and produced by Fredericia.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Brass "Serpentine" Sofa After Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning vintage "Serpentine" sofa after Vladimir Kagan for Directional. The sofa feature two brass bases and a distinctive curved frame that give this piece a delightful sculptura...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Black Leather Loveseat
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather mid-century loveseat, circa 1960's. Original pitch black leather in great condition! Solid wood legs and robust construction. Simple modern lines to suit any decor. Very comf...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Sacco Sofa by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro for Zanotta, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in London, GB
Rare two-seat Sacco Sofa by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro for Zanotta, Italy. Denim fabric in clean, good condition. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 24.41 in W 63 in D 37.41 in
Maison Jansen Rare Stamped Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and elegant Directoire style silver leaf settee with black raw silk upholstery on tufted back, seat and padded arms, France, 1950s. This settee was likely designed as a spe...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Settees
Materials
Silk, Wood
Arne Jacobsen Violet Wool Chrome Steel 3300/2 "Airport" Sofa for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in San Gabriel, CA
First designed in 1956, this sofa has a foil label to the underside: FH / Fritz Hansen / Made in Denmark. The two-seater sofa, upholstered in violet-colored wool, is in very good con...
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 48.5 in D 29 in
Danish Leather Dark Brown Loveseat by Stouby
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather mid-century loveseat by Stouby, circa 1960's. Original dark brown leather is soft and supple while also being durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Compact footprint ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Vintage Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage leather has an appeal all its own, even when worn and weathered such as this old single seat sofa. The heavily rolled arms and back are in the classic Chesterfield style (tuf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Midcentury Tubular Leather Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic midcentury style loveseat with a mix of Industrial steel tubing and natural leather. Great style for a fraction of the designer price!
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Post Modern Curved Chaise Lounge or Loveseat in Black Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek contemporary chaise lounge circa 1980's. This well made sofa retains its's original black velvet like upholstery. Its in very clean condition and usable as it is.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine & Estelle Laverne), designed in 1952,...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28 in W 48.75 in D 28 in
Adriano Piazzesi Loveseat
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian leather settee by ADRIANO PIAZZESI, circa 1960's.
Part of a set with matching 4 seat sofa and pair of club chairs with ottoman.
(sold separately)
Great original black le...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Modern Italian Afra & Tobia Scarpa Settee "Soriana" for Cassina circa 1969
By Cassina
Located in Toledo, OH
Modern Italian settee designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Soriana" for Casssina circa 1969. Charcoal fabric is not original. Dimensions: 25.6" depth x 66.93" W x 39.38" H.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 66.93 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Line Roset "Cinna" Two Seat Sofa From France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Line Roset "Cinna" Two Seat Sofa From France, Circa 1960.
We don't have the time to write an extensive description on each of our pieces. We prefer to speak directly with ou...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Pair 19th Century English Cast Iron Garden Benches
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an extraordinary pair of Victorian cast iron benches in a fern pattern. The iron casting is of the highest level of artistry and craftsmanship. The front supports are in the ...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Pair of "Soriana" Sofas by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage pair of "Soriana" Sofas by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, Circa 1970. Original light brown wool upholstery. Very good condition.
We don't have the time to write an extensive ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.5 in W 69 in D 39 in
Vintage DS-47 Leather Sofa by De Sede, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Swiss DS-47 Buffalo leather 2-seater sofa by De Sede, 1970s. The thick neck leather is 5mm thick and very durable. The seat extends up to 9" for another seating position.
W...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Antique Hand Woven Pictorial Hand Woven Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of hand woven 19th century antique Lavar Carmon rug fragment, of four birds surrounded with vines and flowers. Fine fresh insert, quality linen backing.
Fragme...
Category
Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Linen
Salterini Loveseat
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural mid century wrought iron and metal mesh loveseat, attributed to Salterini. The loveseat features a wrought iron frame with a continuous metal mesh seat and back. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Modern Black Leather Channeled Sofa with Pull Out Bed
Located in New York, NY
English style contemporary Chesterfield tufted black leather sofa with pull out folding bed beneath two channeled seat cushions.
Category
20th Century French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Zanotta Model Straccio De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi Original Leather Sofa
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
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
Handwoven Silk Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pillow made of handwoven quality silk Chinese rug fragment, soft silk feel like velvet
Beautiful motifs of flowers and vine, double silk backing, with fresh new quality ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk
Whimsical Mid-Century Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Whimsical set consisting of four fine Italian-made leather chairs belonging to the 1960s.
The frame is made of chrome-plated steel and has a single foot of semi-rectangular shape, in...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Black Imitation Fur Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage sofa made in the 1950s, Italian manufacture.
The sofa is totally covered in black faux fur, very whimsical.
The shapes are very simple and sinuous. There are 4 fee...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fur, Faux Fur
Antique Black Forest Bench Hallway Swiss Bear Carved 20th Century Sofa Loveseat
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Make sure you always come home with a warm welcome with this marvelous Black Forest sofa in your hallway.
Carved out of solid wood by a master carver this Black Forest bear hallway...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Benches
Materials
Oak
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H 32.49 in W 61.03 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Danish Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A leather sofa from Denmark, produced during the 20th Century. A beautiful vintage three-seater sofa wrapped in sumptuous brown leather. Standing on four squared legs, this piece sit...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Fuchsia Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous fabric sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine manufacturer Azucena Italia.
The vintage sofa is made of brown, fuchsia and purple striped fabric, which creates...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Jugendstil Black Grey Beech Vintage Bench Josef Hoffmann, circa 1905
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil black beech grey suede leather bench designed by Josef Hoffmann circa 1905, Vienna.
A gorgeous bench by Josef Hoffmann with a black stained solid beechwood frame and the ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Benches
Materials
Suede, Beech
H 20.48 in W 33.08 in D 15.16 in
Fuchsia Vintage Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid set of 2 fabric armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the prestigious manufacture Azucena Italia.
The vintage armchairs are made of brown, fuchsia and purple str...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fiocco Armchair in Dark Green by Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli
By Busnelli, Gianni Pareschi 1
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair Fiocco produced by Busnelli, born in 1970 from the design of Gianni Pareschi.
It brings in the living room the same note of liveliness and brio of a colored ribbo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric
Børge Mogensen, Coupé Sofa in Chocolate Leather, 1971 for Fredericia, Denmark
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Munster, NRW
Børge Mogensen - coupé sofa, designed in 1971 for Fredericia, Denmark
Børge Mogensen designed the luxurious Coupé Sofa with the distinctive high 106 cm back, especially for cozy, ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
H 41.74 in W 61.03 in D 35.04 in
Vintage Orange Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous fabric sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine manufacturer Azucena Italia.
The vintage sofa is made of brown, orange and yellow striped fabric, which creates ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Settee or Loveseat in Black Vinyl
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat in black vinyl. Having sleek and stylish lines this X side shaped sofa is strong and sturdy depicting the Mid-Century Modern era at its finest t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood
Poltrona Per Bambini in Skai E Pelle, Anni 50
By Mazzoni
Located in Felino, IT
Piccola poltrona per bimbi, anni '50. La poltrona è di piccolissime dimensioni, adatta a bimbi fino a 7 anni circa. Il rivestimento è originale in skai, i braccioli sono in vera pell...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture, Taylor Chair co., Edward Wormley
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern love seat length sofa in black vinyl faux leather upholstery and walnut base in the style of Wormley for Dunbar or Harvey Probber. It is in wonderful vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 54 in D 31.5 in
MCM Leather Lounge Chair by KOINOR Germany
By Koinor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Ani...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
'Brigadier' Loveseats by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy, 1980s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two exceptional sofas from the award-winning Brigadier Series by renowned Italian architect and designer, Cini Boeri (1924–2020). Crafted in the 1980s for Knoll, these sofas feature ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
English Victorian Style Camel Back Black Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian-style (20th Century) three-seat camel back design sofa with black button tufted faux-leather upholstery and brass nail head detail with a wooden stretcher and legs,...
Category
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Danish Loveseat in Black Leather by Skovby
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Skovby
Era: 1970s
Materials: Leather
Measurements: 55.5? wide x 35.5? deep x 31.5? tall
Condition:
In excellent original cond...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Aura Sofa Loveseat by Paolo Piva for Wittmann
By Paolo Piva, Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Aura sofa loveseat by Paolo Piva for Wittmann.
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Swan Settee / Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early and rare Arne Jacobsen swan sofa / love seat / in the original taupe / warm gray leather. No tears or scuffs. Mild fading. Very good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum
Very Interesting Iron Workers Gothic Sexy Dungeon Wrought Iron Bench Part of Set
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather interesting metal workers sexy Gothic dungeon bench
Well, where to begin, what an interesting piece…. Umm… it looks like it came from ...
Category
20th Century English Gothic Benches
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 61.42 in D 28.94 in
Contemporary Navy Blue Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary 3-seat sofa with navy blue upholstery, silver metal legs, and two removable seat and back cushions.
Category
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
English Victorian Black Lacquered Floral Settee
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mache black lacquered and gold decorated floral painted settee with cane seat and 3 back panels.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Gold
Mid-Century Sofa FK 6720 by Fabricius & Kastholm Brown Leather
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Munster, DE
Two-seat leather sofa by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm. Great restored condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Vintage De Sede DS 31 Leather Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage 1970s De Sede DS 31 two-seat sofa or loveseat in olive/brown aniline leather with superb whipstitch edge detail. Hand built circa 1970s by ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 58.67 in D 31.5 in
Luxury Pair of Very Large Designer Grey Leather Armchairs or Love Seats
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of contemporary heritage grey leather oversized armchairs or love seats
These are a large pair of very comfortable armchairs,...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Midcentury Italian Sofa Original from the 1950s
Located in East Hampton, NY
This magnificent Italian midcentury sofa original from the 1950s. Equipped with the original stiletto brass feet, which have been polished to shine again. The channeled backrest give...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Wittmann Black Leather Sofa Model Edwards Design by Eward B. Tuttle
By Wittmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This leather sofa and loveseat was designed by Edward B. Tuttle for Wittmann, 1981.
It´s the early 1st version from 1990.
The first version hast underneath the seat also the tufted...
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Loveseat in the Manner of Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully refinished, 1950s loveseat with tapering legs newly reupholstered in button tufted upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
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Black Antique and Vintage Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of black antique and vintage loveseats available for sale. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, all black antique and vintage loveseats available were constructed with great care. Black antique and vintage loveseats have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern black antique and vintage loveseats are consistently popular styles. De Sede, Cassina and B&B Italia each produced beautiful black antique and vintage loveseats that are worth considering.
How Much are Black Antique and Vintage Loveseats?
Prices for black antique and vintage loveseats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, black antique and vintage loveseats begin at $195 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,388.
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.
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