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French Modern Style Saddle Leather & Brass Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Style Saddle Leather & Brass Loveseat
France, Later 20th Century
A French Modern Style Saddle Leather & Brass Loveseat, from France in the later 20th century. This g...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa dates from the first series p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
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
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...
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1930s Art Deco Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Cini Boeri for Knoll Pair Seat in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, pair of love seats, part of the 'Gradual' set, black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1970s.
This pair of stunning black love seats was designed by Cini Boeri for K...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Purple Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s.
This lounge chair or snug loveseat has a Classic Guillerme & Chambron style. It is bulky yet elega...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury walnut loveseat this unique loveseat features a stunning walnut frame with aluminum legs giving it a fantastic design. The loveseat has also been newly upholster...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Loveseat in Black Lacquered Metal and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian Loveseat in Black Lacquered Metal and Red Upholstery, Italy, 1960s.
This sleek and stylish ltalian loveseat would be a marvellous addition to a sitting area. The shape of...
Category
1960s Used Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wrought Iron Woodard Chantilly Rose Tete-a-tete Style Loveseat
By John Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage wrought iron woodard Chantilly rose Tete-a-Tete Style loveseat.
In stock and ready to ship for your enjoyment is this versatile loveseat and table arrangement made by Russ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Used Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Rare and hard to find Banana Leaf Pattern
Very versatile being 3 separate seats.
Can set up as a love seat and chair or 3 person sofa
Upholstered cushions and pillows are include...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Used Loveseats
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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 Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
H 36 in W 39 in D 64 in
Two-Seat Bench by Brunner Zweisitzer
By Brunner
Located in Belmont, MA
Two-seat bench by Brunner Zweisitzer. Frame steel and plywood. Seat shell molded beech plywood. Upholstered seat, fabric cover in black. Wooden parts natural lacquered. Wooden parts ...
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wrought Iron Loveseat and Swivel Arm Chair
By Russell Woodard, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage Wrought Iron Loveseat and armchair.
Heavy wrought iron set with scrolled arms in the style of Salterini. Includes one Wrought Iron Loveseat Settee and matching Deep Seated a...
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Mid-20th Century Minimalist Used Loveseats
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare wicker conversation chair also known as a Tete-a-Tete .This side by side chair is woven in a very gracious design in a natural finish with beautifully styled curly cue wi...
Category
1890s American Edwardian Used Loveseats
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood
H 37 in W 51 in D 30 in
Artifort double seater, rare, by Geoffrey Harcourt
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Rare Artifort double seater designed by Geoffrey Harcourt, in purple grey wool on a aluminum frame especially made and directly bought from the Fuji headquarters in the Netherlands. ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Two Seat Sofa Loveseat, England Circa 1960-80
Located in Round Top, TX
The rich brown vintage leather captures your attention in this wonderful Chesterfield loveseat or "double chair."
It has the traditional tufted buttoned back, rolled arms and nail he...
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31 in W 76.25 in D 38 in
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 ...
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Early 2000s French Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
H 37.8 in W 68.9 in D 35.44 in
Classic White Painted Bamboo Chippendale Style Loveseat Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic freshly painted white bamboo Chippendale style loveseat having trellis shaped back, Asian flair especially in the legs, and new off white cotton duck upholstery.
Category
1940s American Chippendale Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
1980 Turquoise Leather Loveseat Natuzzi style, made in Italy
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980 Turquoise Leather Loveseat Natuzzi style, made in Italy. Check out other two listings with a matching sofa and a club chair
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Tufted Curved Shell Settee' .. fuchsia pink velvet / Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Tufted Curved Shell Sette / Denmark.. Retains original fuchsia pink velvet upholstery..Amazing color nice original condition,, could use a good cleaning.. interior foam hard...
Category
1950s Danish Art Deco Used Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Hancock & Moore Signed Burgundy Oxblood Tufted Chesterfield Loveseat Sofa
By Hancock & Moore
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare to see an oxblood/burgundy colored signed Hancock & Moore sofa/loveseat in this scale - measuring 68" wide so perfect your not only a larger space, but also a NYC apartment. El...
Category
Late 20th Century American Used Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Danish Loveseat by Nitex Mobler Denmark
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage loveseat by Nitex Mobler Denmark. Features a quintessential Mid Century Scandinavian Sleek Design, with a solid teak frame with curved arm rests and the original tufted remov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Teak
Woven Rattan Boho Coastal Vintage Loveseat Bielecky Brothers Style
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Oversized well proportioned woven rattan Boho Coastal loveseat. We have two available. Please see our other listings to view the entire suite purchased from a Palm Beach Island Hom...
Category
1980s American Bohemian Used Loveseats
Materials
Rattan
Wood Love Seat with Mocha Sheepskin
By Philip Arctander
Located in New York, US
Mid-Century Scandinavian 2-Seater Setee in Wood and Bouclé Fabric in the style of Philip Arctander, 1950s.
Reupholstered in mocha sheepskin
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Boho Chic Sculpted Bamboo Rattan Loveseat With Patterned Tufted Cushions
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the natural charm of this Boho Chic Sculpted Bamboo Rattan Loveseat, featuring plush tufted cushions adorned with vibrant orange and brown patterns. This piece perfectly mar...
Category
1980s Philippine Used Loveseats
Materials
Rattan
STUNNING TERENCE CONRAN GREY LEATHER LARGE LOVESEAT ARMCHAiR SOFA
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £3200 Terrence Conran grey leather love seat with extra large overstuffed feather filled sea...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Antique Bentwood & Cane Settee, Attributed to Michael Thonet, C1900-1920s
By Michael Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this Bentwood and Cane back Settee.This settee is attributed to Michael then the Austrian-German Cabinet maker well known for is skilled work of bentwood, c1900-1920
It coul...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Used Loveseats
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Camel Back Parlor Settee Bench Loveseat 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Queen Anne style bench / love seat / settee. Made of mahogany featuring a serpentine camel back design with flared arms and cabriole legs / feet. Includes two round Victori...
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Leather Chesterfield
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century English Leather Suede Chesterfield. Great Small Proportions , Excellent Condition with Nail head trim and very comfortable.
Category
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Percival Lafer MP-123 Modular Bench in Brazilian Rosewood
By Percival Lafer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
One of Percival Lafer's most desirable pieces.
A MP-123 Modular seating unit. This example in brazilian rosewood with original leather and polished stainless steel .
Seating ...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Stainless Steel
Homecrest Grenada loveseat Glider with cushions and coffee table, Circa 1960’s
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
2 piece set wired love seat glider and coffee table
made of wrought iron
set includes
1 glider love seat
1 rectangular coffee table
Circa 1960's by
love seat measures
68” wide × 28" ...
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1960s American American Classical Used Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 29 in W 68 in D 28 in
Two Seater Togo Sofa in White Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French two seater Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This sofa comes in ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
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
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Loveseat Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Loveseat Sofa
This loveseat measures: 68 wide x 36 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 16.5 and arm height of 26.5 inches
All pieces...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Finn Juhl Attributed Danish Loveseat Model 188 by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Finn Juhl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl attributed sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in the 1940s as Model Number 188. The lines and proportions of this design are just...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 33 in W 58.5 in D 30 in
Gerard van den Berg Tall Back Light Brown Leather and Rattan Loveseat for Montis
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful loveseat with buck leather seating and hanging headrest pillows on a rattan frame designed by Gerard van den Berg for Montis. The leather has beautiful patina. In original ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
H 43 in W 60.5 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Beautiful butterscotch Leather 2 Seat Sofa Birch Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish modern beautiful butterscotch leather 2 seat sofa birch legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful butterscotch leather is buttery soft and shows little to no signs o...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 32 in W 56 in D 35 in
Pair Mid Century Loveseats, Small Conversation Sofas, New Upholstery
Located in Mckinney, TX
Elevate your living space with this stunning pair of mid-century loveseats, expertly reupholstered in fabulous black window pane cotton fabric. Embracing the iconic design elements o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Le Stelle" Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
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
French Louis XV Style Spring Floral Caned Window Bench Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fully restored 1960s Hollywood Regency French-style white painted window bench or settee with new caned back and sides newly upholstered in embroidered Spring floral linen with match...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used Loveseats
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood
French Regency Carved Mahogany X Shape Stretcher Upholstered Loveseat Near MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French Regency Carved Mahogany X Shape Stretcher Upholstered Loveseat Near MINT!
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20th Century French Rococo Revival Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 45 in W 51 in D 26 in
UFO Sofa by Cellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W80 D68 H33.5 SW59 SD45 SH17
Vintage UFO Sofa by Cellini, this is the larger version they made. Item is newly upholstered in a cognac chenille. Sofa features four custom made orb pi...
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1990s Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Velvet
Contemporary Gio sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W72 D32 H32 SW66 SD18 SH18 AH25
Geo Sofa by Six Penny in excelleny condtion. Item was used gently for staging and shows great with no visible areas of wear to frame of fabric. Pick ...
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2010s Organic Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vintage Coastal Four Strand Bent Rattan Loveseat After Frankl
By Paul Frankl
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace coastal sophistication with this Vintage Four Strand Bent Rattan Sofa, reminiscent of iconic designs by Frankl. Crafted with American flair, its elegant four-strand construct...
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
19th Century Napoleon III love seat
Located in Maidstone, GB
In 20 years of selling Napoleon chairs I have never found this model !
Rare antique French Napoleon III loveseat. It would be lovely at the end of a bed, in a bedroom, a hallway for ...
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19th Century Used Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style French Canape Loveseat
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 20th C. Louis XV style Canape loveseat settee in tufted brocade with plush goose down loose cushion, wrap around back & hand carvings throughout. A very sweet loveseat of heirl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Used Loveseats
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Down
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
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...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
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...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
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...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Teak
'Sapporo' Wood Frame Two Seat Sofa by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi
By Mario Marenco, Mobil Girgi
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
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 ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.5 in W 81.5 in D 32 in
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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Birch
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
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
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
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
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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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