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Spectacular Gilbert Rohde Loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company C.1934-1937
By Gilbert Rohde, Troy Sunshade Company
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
Coalesse Settee Upholstered in Paul Smith by Maharam Exaggerated Wool Plaid
By Maharam, Paul Smith, Coalesse
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary loveseat or settee with sleek lines on round metal legs, this Coupe Tuxedo sofa designed Dennie Pimental and John Duffy for Coalesse. Beautifully upholstered in Paul Smi...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 52.5 in D 29 in
Gerard van den Berg Wingback Black Rattan Loveseat
By Rohe Noordwolde, Gerard Van Den Berg
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
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
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
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
Salterini Loveseat
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
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
Pair Barcelona Chairs, Black Leather and Stainless Steel, Mies for Knoll, Signed
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
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
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
'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
Cubist Curve Sofa 70", Upholstered Loveseat with Stainless Steel Base
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
No. SF-001 (70")
The Cubist Curve Sofa is a part of the Cubist Collection which was inspired by the Cubist movement. Cubism is about looking at things from another prespective, an a...
Category
2010s Chinese Loveseats
Materials
Stainless Steel
Louis XVI Style Black Leather Settee Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style black leather settee sofa. Luxuriously carved frame, made in Italy, in iconic Louis XVI style design. Finished in a rich medium walnut color accenting the carved flor...
Category
2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Bench Loveseat Chair/Handmade GraffitiTextile Modern/Contemporary Waxed Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
JMS x MRS BX NO. 3
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2022
JMS x MRS BX NO. 1 - PLASTER
J.M. Szymanski
d. 2022
100% of money collected from this unique collection will be given to Destination Tom...
Category
2010s American Modern Benches
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
H 21 in W 19 in D 37 in
Salvador Dalí Limited Edition Black Sofa Vis-à-Vis De Gala
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Geneve, CH
Salvador Dalí Limited Edition black sofa Vis-à-Vis De Gala
Dimensions: 80 x 170 x 82 H cm
Materials: Wood, upholstery, brass, silk
Structure in solid wood.
Traditional upholste...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
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
PK17 Impermeable Loveseat, Green Seat & Black Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK17 loveseat is handcrafted in tubular carbon steel and is finished in black micro-textured electrostatic painting.
Seat and backrest are upholstered in nautical anti-mold leatheret...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
PK17 Impermeable Loveseat, Black Seat & Black Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK17 loveseat is handcrafted in tubular carbon steel and is finished in black micro-textured electrostatic painting.
Seat and backrest are upholstered in nautical anti-mold leatheret...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 38.19 in D 21.26 in
New Black Wrought Iron Bench with Arms and Back
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful French wrought iron Baguès style bench with lattice seat and scrolled arms.
Cushion included.
Category
2010s Spanish Belle Époque Benches
Materials
Iron
Black Wool and Antique Nickel Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
Vintage Brass "Serpentine" Sofa After Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
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
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
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
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
1986 Antonio Citterio "Sity" Corner Chairs for B&B Italia in Black Leather, Pair
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
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
Heavily Pebbled Black Leather & Blackened Steel Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Blue Smoke Leather and Antique Nickel Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
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
Figueroa Two-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa sofa.
The long curves of the mountain were taken to th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
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
Antwerp Sofa by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Solid Black Bronze Legs
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Antwerp sofa by DeMuro Das features an elegant, but generously proportioned seat and back with delicately tapered legs in hand-cast solid black bronze. The seat cushion can be ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Love seat, sofa upholstered in Velvet by Debonademeo for Medulum
By Debonademeo
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Mirroring in the waters of the canals of Venice, porticos, balustrades and arcades appear multiplied in an oscillating succession of infinite vertical lines. Loggia is a collection o...
Category
2010s Italian Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Double-Seat Sofa in Milled Black Leather and Oiled Laser-Cut Steel
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sofa double is guilty as charged. Doubling the fun of Klein Agency's sofa Single, this contemporary piece is utilizing the same bulging pillow forms. The double allows ample room...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cut Steel
Black PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Steel Structure & Ebonized Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 52.76 in D 35.04 in
Emmanuelle Grey Armchair Black and Grey Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Emmanuelle Grey, black and grey,
resin fiber finish. Grey cushion seat.
With stainless steel structure frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
21st Century Modern Two-seater In Cotton Corduroy With Solid Oak Armrests
By Federico Carandini
Located in Milan, IT
The distinctive linear geometry and the visual lightness of the Gotham 2-seater come from its metal frame, a clean aerial structure that holds the seat and backrest cushions. These i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Black Leather & Blackened Steel Extra-Long Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Martin Visser BZ29 Sofa for 't Spectrum w/ Navy Fabric, Black Frame & Wood Arms
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek Martin Visser BZ29 sofa designed for 't Spectrum in 1960. Newly upholstered back and seat in navy blue fabric. Black enameled metal frame. Lightly refinished teak arms.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.25 in W 64.25 in D 25 in
Wittmann Merwyn Armchairs, Sofa Bench and Miles Table by Sebastian Herkner STOCK
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Collection by Sebastian Herkner
Merwyn Dining Armchairs
Cat E-Seat: Velvet Harald 612 Brass Satin matte
pipping & Shell: Nappa flint
Merwyn dining sofa 135cm (53.1") with armrests...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 29.53 in W 53.15 in D 26.78 in
Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel Design Hanging Black Lacquered Rattan Egg Chair
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel design hanging egg chair, high quality, elegant and timeless design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 49.22 in W 33.47 in D 29.53 in
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel Design Hanging Outdoor Egg Chair
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel design hanging outdoor egg chair, high quality, elegant and timeless design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 52 in D 22.25 in
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel Design Hanging Outdoor Black Egg Chair
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel design hanging outdoor egg chair, high quality, elegant and timeless design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Solid Brass Scallop Back Mid-Century Loveseat Settee Bench
By Gio Ponti, Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tapered legs solid brass Mid-Century Italian modern settee.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Brass
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
Equus Swing - strapping leather, powder coated steel & nylon rope
By Javier Robles
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the playfulness and sexiness associated to the imagery of swings, The Equus is a hybrid furniture piece that plays with different queues taken from an array of references...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Brayton International Sidewalk Wool Loveseat
By Brayton International
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Brayton wool loveseat. Contrasting textured wool bouclé occupies the interior upholstery with a darker navy wool on the outside. High density foam surround the solid construction f...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Robert Haussmann Stendig Atlas Loveseat
By Robert Haussmann, Stendig Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Robert Haussmann for Stendig mid-20th century atlas loveseat in Romo multi pile velvet fabric. Polished chrome base elegantly wraps around high density cushions which have been reu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Richard Schultz Prototype Topiary Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Important hand-produced aluminum prototype was created to determine if the form, comfort and structure of the bench was appropriate prior to programming the computerized equipment th...
Category
1990s Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum
Black Wool and Antique Brass Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Modernist Two-Seat Sofa in Grey
By Steelcase
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Sleek, simple and well constructed. Base is covered in gray cotton velvet. Seat backs and cushion pads in a gray checker board. Stainless steel legs. Heavy duty construction possibly...
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Roque Lounge Chair, Melton Wool and Eco-Friendly Powder Coated Steel Frame
Located in Woodbridge, Ontario
Frame:
The frame is constructed from cold-rolled steel, which is laser-cut and welded.
Custom eco-friendly matted powder coated finish.
Back:
5 axis CNC construction.
Custom h...
Category
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
H 28 in W 35.75 in D 27.25 in
Roque Lounge Chair, Melton Wool and Eco-Friendly Powder Coated Steel Frame
Located in Woodbridge, Ontario
Frame:
The frame is constructed from cold-rolled steel, which is laser-cut and welded.
Custom eco-friendly matted powder coated finish.
Back:
5 axis CNC construction.
Custom h...
Category
2010s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Other
H 28 in W 35.75 in D 27.25 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
Loveseat by Hein Salomonson for AP Polak, Netherlands, circa 1950
By Hein Salomonson
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning loveseat designed by Hein Salomonson, manufactured by AP Polak, Netherlands circa 1950.
This chair is a very popular piece of Dutch Design, thanks to it's beautiful yet m...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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Black Metal Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of black metal loveseats available on 1stDibs. There are 95 antique and vintage black metal loveseats for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 21 modern editions to choose from as well. Black metal loveseats have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black metal loveseats made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many black metal loveseats are appealing in their simplicity, but Cassina, Artifort and B&B Italia produced popular black metal loveseats that are worth a look.
How Much are Black Metal Loveseats?
Black metal loveseats can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,029, while the lowest priced sells for $580 and the highest can go for as much as $45,036.
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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