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Post Modern Oak Sofa by Howard Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W61 D37 H26.5 SW53 SD26 SH18
Fully Restored Loveseat Sofa in excellent condition. Item features a newly refinished solid oak frame in a medium dark walnut. Sofa has new straps, new ...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Oak, Mohair
Pair of Swiss, French Armchairs, Louis XV Style, Rococo, Silvered, Brown-Red
Located in Ettlingen, DE
This pair of armchairs came to us from a friend, descendant of a traditional familiy in Geneva, Switzerland. Her grandfather was a renowned doctor in the city. Geneva was a very hono...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Louis XV Used Loveseats
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 41.74 in W 29.14 in D 30.32 in
Neo Renaissance Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Manufactured in the southeastern part of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire, private estate Romania. Veneer restored and repolished. First used by Count Zelenski, Neudorf (Romania) unti...
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19th Century Used Loveseats
Empire Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire loveseat in walnut and rootwood with brass fittings. Navy blue upholstery with silver floral pattern. Part of a suite with chairs E22-1.
Category
19th Century Used Loveseats
Materials
Brass
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
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
B&B Italia by Naoto Fukasawa Red Highback Papilio Loveseat Sofa
By B&B Italia, Naoto Fukasawa
Located in London, GB
Designed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia, the Papilio collection is named after the Latin word for butterfly and draws inspiration from the silhouette.
Taking the same form as the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Emmanuel Gallina for Porada Beige Leather Arena 147 Loveseat Sofa
By Emmanuel Gallina, Porada Arredi
Located in London, GB
Designed by Emmanuel Gallina for Porada, the Arena 147 sofa is a beautiful piece of modern design.
The compact loveseat has a softly curved shape, with integrated back and armrest...
Category
2010s Italian Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
1986 Antonio Citterio "Sity" Corner Chairs for B&B Italia in Black Leather, Pair
By Mario Bellini, Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
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
1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Chic Mid-Century Modern Green Leather Sofa / Loveseat by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Chic and playful Mid-Century Modern loveseat / sofa made in Switzerland by master leather ateliers De Sede.
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Pair of Gio Ponti Midcentury Italian Curved Armchairs "Casa E Giardino", 1940s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs by Gio Ponti for "Casa e Giardino", 1940.
Shell in beech and upholstery in vintage velvet. The upholstery, as shown in the photo, is faded and in some parts worn.
Category
1640s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 30.71 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
1970s Orange Leather Loveseat Sofa by Ekornes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s mid century modern Burnt Orange leather loveseat by Ekornes. This two seaters sofa was designed and manufactured by Ekornes in Norway in the early 70s. This incredibly comforta...
Category
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s
First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
LC3 Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
LC3 two-seat sofa for Cassina. An iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The sofa is a...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Black Leather Swan Sofa Model 3321 by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark 20th Century
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
A Danish Modern Swan Sofa Model 3321 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 20th Century. Influenced by Jacobsen’s architectural background, this two-seat sofa has fluid lines and a sculptural...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Danish Modern Leather Loveseat by Stouby
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather loveseat by Stouby, circa 1960's. Tan soft and supple leather that is durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Compact footprint make this the perfect seating solution f...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Gilles Bouchez French architect leather daybed for Airborne 1970
By Gilles Bouchez
Located in Grenoble, FR
Gilles Bouchez ( 1930)
, famous French architect, has designed a limited series of furniture with a chrome steel structure and leather strap. This is the chaise longue or daybed, the...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Drop-In Sofa, Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Raleigh, NC
Designed by Milo Baughman in 1968, the Drop In sofa is a timeless, classic modern sofa, with striking good looks from every angle.
Polished chrome bar running around the sofa and do...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
"Le Stelle" Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Skokie, IL
"Le Stelle" Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
This is a beautiful example of a "Le Stelle" loveseat sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. "Le Stelle" was originally designed ...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool
De Sede Ds-2011 Loveseat In Caramel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Switzerland
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: De Sede
Era: 1970s
Materials: Leather
Measurements: 61″ wide x 30″ deep x 31.5″ tall, Seat: 15" tall
Condition: In excellent orig...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Danish Modern Leather Loveseat by Stouby
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather loveseat by Stouby, circa 1960's. Tan soft and supple leather that is durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Compact footprint make this the perfect seating solution f...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Leolux Oak Framed Brick Leather Loveseat
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Leolux solid oak framed loveseat with natural brick leather on canvas sling support. Beautiful light oak tone with attractive grain and light patina. Leather cushion arm rese...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Oak
Handsome 80's Dark Green Leather Sofa by Molinari w/ Wide Arms & Metal Legs
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's MOD dark green leather sofa by Molinari. An attractive loungy loveseat with oversized armrests and molded chrome feet. This sofa is in original condition with some leather ind...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 83.5 in D 39 in
Lovely Petite Hollywood Regency Tufted Loveseat Sofa
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely petite Hollywood Regency tufted loveseat with a down filled lose seat cushion. This piece will definitely need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking f...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
vintage 2 seat modular seating by Gerald Mccabe
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful modular 2 seat sofa by Gerald McCabe. the set has been completely refinished and has new red maharam upholstery. the modular seats can be removed and used as floor seats ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
'Sapporo' Wood Frame Two Seat Sofa by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi
By Mobil Girgi, Mario Marenco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 'Sapporo' two seat sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi. A solid wood frame holds six removable cushions. Newly reupholstered in a textured cream fabric. Stamped “Mobil G...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete
Located in New York, NY
Italian Venetian style (19th cent.) Grotto carved and polychromed double peacock design conversation seat (tete-a-tete)
Category
19th Century Italian Used Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Danish Modern Low Curved Arm Black Leather 2 Seat Sofa birch Legs
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian modern Curved arm Low Mid century Danish modern Black leather 2 seat sofa with Birch wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful thick Black leather is sof...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Birch
Post-Modern 1980s Roche Bobois Cream Leather Loveseat
By Roche Bobois
Located in Boston, MA
Roche Bobois cream leather loveseat, circa 1980s. Low profile design with thick, soft padding. Leather drapes over arms and backrest for relaxed vibe. Seating is very low to the grou...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Early Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Loveseat
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s with its’ original maker (Gavina) tags and original importer (Knoll) tags. This piece has been fully refinished and reupholstered. There are multiple woods used in the const...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid Century Buffalo Hide Leather Sofa By Mogens Hansen Circa 1960's
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Luxurious buffalo hide leather sofa with darker piping accents by Mogens Hansen. This sofa features gently sloping track arms with austere and refined silhouettes. It's finished in s...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.5 in W 81.5 in D 32 in
His and Hers Borge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chairs Denmark 1960s
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
"His and hers" matched set of lounge chairs in chocolate brown leather and beech wood, with shelter backs and sloped track arms by Borge Mogensen. Danish, c. 1960's-1970's. Dimension...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Boho Chic Rattan Loveseat with Floral Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage loveseat sofa features white washed rattan frame with bentwood arm rests and removable cushions with original floral upholstery.
Matching three seater sofa available s...
Category
1980s American Bohemian Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Stainless steel post modern Plug-in loveseat by Christop Siebrasse, edition of 6
Located in London, GB
Hand crafted from German steel, the 'Plug-in' chair is a reversible loveseat that features a removable central connector, allowing the chairs to be positioned side by side or back to...
Category
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 36.62 in W 42.13 in D 19.69 in
"Filoggetto" Red Metal and Chrome Bench by Rebolini for Robots, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic "Filoggetto" bench in chrome and red enameled metal by designers Guido Demarco and Roberto Rebolini for ROBOTS, produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This delightful bench i...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Iron, Chrome
H 17.72 in W 49.22 in D 13.78 in
Rosewood & Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth" model sofa is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and ...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 34.5 in W 74.5 in D 32.75 in
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
1930s Art Deco Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Vintage IKEA Borkum Loveseat
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Toronto, CA
Gorgeous vintage tubular chrome Borkum sofa by Johan Bertil Haggstrom for IKEA. A sublime low profile statement piece. Retains original beige linen sling & upholstered arm rests. Cus...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Striped Loveseat with Pine Frame, Set of 2
Located in Outremont, QC
Pine Striped Loveseat
Two available, sold separately
Reupholstered with heavy duty midnight & off white fabric. Exceeds 100,000 double rubs, 60% Cotton, 30% Polyester, 10% Flax. Ma...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Cotton, Pine
French Louis XVI Walnut and Double Caned Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fantastic, original and rare loveseat made in France in the early 1900s with double caning in the style of Louis XVI. A few minor breaks in the caning on the back (see photos). New c...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Used Loveseats
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Jungle Room Faux Leopard Fur Hand Carved Paddle Arm Witco Tiki Thrown Sofa
By William Westenhaver / Witco, Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Take a walk on the wild side, or maybe just have a seat there with scepter in hand. This Witco Sofa has been recovered in high-quality, cruelty free, faux-fur that very much resemble...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Faux Fur, Cedar
H 46.25 in W 98 in D 35 in
Wicker and Rattan Loveseat, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian loveseat from 1970, made of a wicker seat and sturdy rattan frame and legs. The unique design consists of two cone-shaped chairs that blend seamlessly, creating a visually ca...
Category
1970s Italian Rustic Used Loveseats
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
19th Century French Empire “Kissing Settee” with Privacy Screens
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful French Empire walnut “kissing settee” with carved swan arms, crests, and corners, privacy screens which raise up on each side, adorned with striped satin upholstery and s...
Category
19th Century French Empire Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Ligne Roset by Inga Sempé Moel Red and Grey Quilted Loveseat Sofa, 2007
By Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
Designed by Inga Sempé for Ligne Roset, the Moel loveseat is a striking piece of contemporary design.
With a shell-like silhouette, the Moel loveseat sofa features a quilted seat ...
Category
Early 2000s French Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
H 37.8 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 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
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Polyester, Wood
One of One Handcrafted Kidney Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W70 D33 H29.5 SW64 SD23-24 SH17
Kidney sofa completely built from scratch in house in soft tweed and turned white oak legs finished in a dark walnut. Item features a new wooden fram...
Category
2010s Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Late 19th Century Tete-a-Tete
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Tete a Tete with carved wood frame and an upholstered, linen-blend, cushioned seats.
Category
Late 19th Century Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Brown Leather Loveseat Sofa 1970s
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible vintage mid century modern loveseat couch is circa 1970. The unique two-seat loveseat sofa is sturdy and well-built with incredible vintage style featuring button-tuf...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee
Located in Essex, MA
A classic 19th-century Louis XVI giltwood canape or settee upholstered in a cream-on-cream embroidered fabric. Original horsehair upholstery stuffing has been retained under the new ...
Category
19th Century Used Loveseats
Materials
Giltwood
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Love Lounge Newly Upholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Love Lounge Newly Upholstered in a High End Natural Shearling "Polar Bear"
We just reupholstered this iconic swivel love seat with trip...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Curved Loveseat in Beige lambswool Danish 1940's Banana Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round lines and iconic b...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great gran and color and with ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
1920s loveseat in wool boucle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W58 D32 H29 SW35 SD21.5 SH19 AH26
Vintage curved back sofa circa 1920s in fully restored condition. Item features refinished claw feet, fresh foam, and fresh swirly wool beige boucle.
Category
1920s Art Deco Used Loveseats
Materials
Bouclé
Fantastic Gabriella Crespi style Pencil Reed Loveseat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs bent pencil reed loveseat sofa. This piece is spectacular in person and the light blue linen upholstery is still in nice condition too...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Rattan, Wood
H 27.25 in W 67.5 in D 36 in
Post Modern Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W58.5 D30 H30 SW45.5 SD23 SH16 AH22.5
Fully restored Post Modern Loveseat with great curved arms and back. Item has fresh upholstery and newly refinished wooden trim. Item is sturdy...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Velvet
20th Century "Moel" Ice Blue Love Seat By Inga Sampe' For Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking piece of contemporary design with a shell-like silhouette, the Moel sofa was designed by Inga Sampe’ for Ligne Roset, France. With the exception of its thermoformed suppor...
Category
1980s French Other Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
H 31.5 in W 64.57 in D 35.44 in
Queen Anne Style Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique loveseat with rounded back and hand carved wood frame. Beautifully sculpted wood feet, stripe silk fabric, slightly turned out arms.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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18th Century Queen Anne Used Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa Blue wool Fabric
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large Size curved three-seat sofa with channeled backrest. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the beechwood frame is solid and stu...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair Of 20thC "Moel" Ice Blue Love Seats By Inga Sampe' For Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking piece of contemporary design with a shell-like silhouette, the Moel armchair was designed by Inga Sampe’ for Ligne Roset, France. With the exception of its thermoformed su...
Category
1970s French Other Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 31.5 in W 49.22 in D 35.44 in
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa has slightly taller legs indicating a production date closer to 1950 when taller leg...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
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Used Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used loveseats is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used loveseats — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Used loveseats have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used loveseats bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used loveseats over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, De Sede and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Loveseats?
Used loveseats can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $98,000.
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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