Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Frits Henningsen settee of oak and its original ivory leather upholstery with nailhead trim. Features a high wingback and half moon armrests. Designed in Denmark, circa 1940.
Leather, Oak
Handsome Distressed Black Leather Diminutive Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming antique distressed black leather settee having walnut turned feet and finished with nailheads. Small yet comfy, and a great masculine look. Arm height 23
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Loveseat Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
Chestnut brown vintage leather Chesterfield loveseat with traditional tufted back and nailhead accents. The leather is perfectly patinated in classic, vintage condition with no tear...
Brass
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Loveseat Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
Chestnut brown vintage leather Chesterfield loveseat with traditional tufted back and nailhead accents. The leather is perfectly patinated in classic, slightly worn vintage conditio...
Brass
Rolled Arm Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully aged brown leather chesterfield sofa with rolled arms finished with nail-heads, finished with newly constructed brown velvet cushions.
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 58.67 in D 27.56 in
Sofa in Patinated Leather by Cabinetmaker Frits Hennigsen Made in Denmark, 1940
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in mahogany finished beech and patinated natural leather by Frits Henningsen cabinetmakers Copenhagen. Designed in the 1940s. Great condition.
Leather, Mahogany
Leather Vintage English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic, all original vintage English leather Chesterfield sofa in remarkable condition and very comfortable. This love seat features a beautiful warm bronze color. We loved the...
Leather
Pair of Fabulous French Leather Sofas Loveseats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two luscious distressed leather French vintage sofas, purchased in Chartres, France. Measurements for each sofa: Seat height is 16.5 Arm height is 22.
Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa with Original Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice early survivor. A beautiful all original Chesterfield sofa from the 1940s. Original brown leather with a warm amber patina.
Leather
Vintage English Red Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful red crimson English Chesterfield sofa with tufted, comfortable down filling, beechwood feet, and brass nailheads. This sofa seats two perfectly!
Leather
Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully and heavily patinated sofa with mahogany frame from Scandinavia in the mid-1940s.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Three-Seat, Denmark, 1940
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Klint's iconic sofa with original patinated leather and Cuban mahogany frame.
Leather, Mahogany
Kaare Klint Two-Seat, Denmark, 1948
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful two-seat from Kaare Klint produced in the late 1940s with original Cuban mahogany frame and creamy cognac leather. No repairs or tears to the leather.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 27 in W 54 in D 33 in
Banana Formed Loveseat in Lambswool attributed to Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Pau, FR
Banana formed loveseat / settee in white lambswool with cognac colored leather buttons. Very rare to find in this smaller size. Manufactured at Slagelse Mobelvaerk, circa 1940s.
Beech, Leather, Wool
Leather Chesterfield Loveseat Sofa, circa 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Chesterfield loveseat in tobacco brown leather, circa 1940s. Back, rounded armrest and cushion are button tufted. Delightful details of folded leather and antique nails a...
Leather, Wood
Ebonized Courting Chair Loveseat
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Glamorous loveseat courting chair, circa early 1940s. This example has wonderfully sculpted cabriolet legs and hand-turned wood back rests. The frame has recently been done in black ...
Leather, Wood
Kaare Klint Two-Seat, Denmark, 1940
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Klint's iconic loveseat in it's original cognac leather, brass nailhead trim and Cuban mahogany frame.
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Tufted Leather Wingback Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
English vintage wingback sofa with beautiful patinated and tufted leather upholstery and ebonized legs. We love the wingback style and rolled arms of this stylish piece. Tons of char...
Leather, Wood
Custom Loveseat by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1940
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom loveseat designed and produced by Rud Rasmussen with its original cognac leather and Cuban mahogany frame.
Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark 1940
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ole wanscher sofa in light cognac leather , small production in the early 1940's. original condition with no repairs & mahogany frame.
Mahogany, Leather
Deco Period Teak, Rosewood, Satinwood and Leather Loveseat
Located in Nantucket, MA
Colonial British Deco-period love seat made of exotic hardwoods--teak, rosewood and satinwood, with brass accents in the armrest. The leather upholstery has been replaced. C. 1940's.
Brass
English Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage English green leather Chesterfield sofa on casters. Very comfortable, superb patina, original reconditioned leather.
Leather
Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This gorgeous green leather European Chesterfield is the perfect blend of traditional style with modern chic. The small proportions keep the heaviness of a full-size Chesterfield sof...
Leather
Frits Henningsen Loveseat, Denmark 1940
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A loveseat by danish designer Frits Henningsen with its cuban mahogany frame and original leather.
Leather
Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
newly upholstered
Brass
Fabulous English Leather Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
This nice bronze and brown patina leather sofa is very comfortable.
We like the mod touch on the studs and the tapered legs - lots of character. Corduroy brown velvet cushions.
Leather, Velvet
Vintage Havana Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Superb Havana colored leather Chesterfield from England. Very comfortable, leather is very strong and has a great patina.
Leather
French Vintage Leather Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
French Vintage lambskin leather love seat. Comfortable, stylish, and in very nice condition. Unusual leather upholstered feet.
Leather
Pair English Chesterfield Sofas Blue-Green Leather
Located in Newberry, SC
A Vintage Pair of English Chesterfield Sofas in a blue-green leather with a comfortable, worn appearance dating to the 1940s. Measurements are: 27.75H x 37D x 86L x 16 Seat Height an...
Leather
Frits Henningsen Settee
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen settee
Mahogany, Leather
Kaare Klint Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a kaare klint loveseat in original cognac leather produced by rud rasmussen. model model 4118 produced with mahogany crossed frame.
Leather, Wood
Handsome Leather Tufted Chesterfield Style Small Sofa C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rich colored brown tufted leather chesterfield style sofa with nailhead trim detail along arms and base of the sofa. The sofa sits on four bun feet.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Maison Jansen French Canapes
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fine pair of distress-painted Louis XVI style canapes, the rectangular padded back joint by cushioned arm and seat, standing on fluted legs. New leather upholstery. Stamped Jansen.
Wood, Leather
Le Courbusier LC2/3 Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Le Courbusier LC2/3 Settee; provenance: Rudi Guerich
Chrome, Steel
PERIOD FRENCH ART DECO LOVESEAT
By Jules Leleu
Located in Houston, TX
Macassar 2 cushion French Art Deco geometric canape/loveseat/sofa upholstered in cream leather attributed to Jules Leleu
Wood, Leather
Green leather and bleached oak sofa by Fritz Hansen
Located in Hollywood, CA
Curved back, tufted green leather sofa on a bleached oak frame with green leather buttons by Fritz Hansen. See separate listing: Pair of brown leather and bleached oak chairs by Frit...
Leather, Oak
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
Hardwood
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$1,875 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
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...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$13,480 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$4,800
H 31.5 in W 59 in D 29 in
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Wool, Beech
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 50 in D 54 in
Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French walnut Tete A Tete / sofa settee / conversation lounge chair featuring art deco styling with cabriole legs and double sided seating. These benches are also known ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$175,826
H 45.28 in W 56.3 in D 17.33 in
Italian Art Deco Bar Cabinet in Parchment with Inlays Signed by Anzani, 1930s
By Giuseppe Anzani
Located in Meda, MB
This bar cabinet was produced in Italy, in the late 1930s and is a really unique and special piece. Its tremendous historical and artistic value is what makes this item a real piece...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Maple, Walnut, Parchment Paper
1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
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...
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow beige bouclé fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Seat height 16.5”.
Fabric, Wood
$58,608
H 64.57 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
Mahogany
Swedish Deco Green and White Striped Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Swedish deco dark green and white striped sofa, newly reupholstered in& Rogers & Goffigon fabric featuring ball feet and added bolsters.
Fabric, Wood
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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