$3,750
H 30.75 in W 64 in D 28 in
Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in Green Wool in the Style of Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa 1950. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on Cuban mahogany legs r...
Wool, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Loveseat in Grey Velvet, circa 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Loveseat designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored and reupholstered in grey cotton velvet by Holly Hunt. Other designers...
Velvet, Mahogany
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H 28 in W 59.25 in L 28 in
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shaped Loveseat or Settee with Open Armrests
By Viggo Boesen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unique and just superb curved or banana shaped loveseat or settee with open armrests designed and made as Model 96 by N.A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik in 1954-1955. N.A. Jørgensen is bett...
Wool, Mahogany
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H 28 in W 59.25 in D 30 in
Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shaped Loveseat or Settee with Open Armrests
By Viggo Boesen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Unique and just superb curved or banana shaped loveseat or settee with open armrests designed and made as Model 96 by N.A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik in 1954-1955. N.A. Jørgensen is bett...
Wool, Mahogany
Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in Mohair Attributed to Peter Hvidt
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa late 1940s-1950s. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on Cuban mah...
Wool, Mahogany
Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in Red Mohair Attributed to Peter Hvidt
By Frits Henningsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa late 1940s-1950s. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on Cuban mah...
Wool, Mahogany
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H 29.5 in W 60.5 in D 26.5 in
Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in Red Wool in the Style of Peter Hvidt
By Frits Henningsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa late 1940s-1950s. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on Cuban mah...
Mahogany, Mohair
Rattan Wicker Green Mohair Sofa Loveseat, 1940s-1950s, Europe
Located in New York, NY
Rattan wicker green mohair sofa loveseat, 1940s-1950s, Europe Beautiful and classy love seat.
Wicker, Mahogany
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H 30 in W 53 in D 29.25 in
Danish Midcentury Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Kurt Olsen Style, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lovely and charming settee or loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1950. The style is similar to Kurt Olsen but the Designer and maker of this high end settee is unknown. Sturdy and solid...
Wool, Mahogany, Beech
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H 32 in W 49.25 in D 29 in
Danish Mid-Century Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Kurt Olsen Style, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lovely and charming settee or loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1950. The style is similar to Kurt Olsen but the Designer and maker of this settee is unknown. Light but still sturdy an...
Wool, Beech, Mahogany, Teak
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H 31 in W 62 in D 27 in
Danish Mid-Century Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Kurt Olsen Style, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lovely and charming settee or loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1950. The style is similar to Kurt Olsen but the Designer and maker of this settee is unknown. Light but still sturdy an...
Wool, Beech, Mahogany, Teak
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
"Madeleine" Bow Back Oak Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven performance-grade fabric ...
Oak
Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in London, England
Jacob Kjaer - Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1940s A pair of 1940s lounge chairs designed and made by master-cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. These examples have been reupholstered in Moss green c...
Wool, Mahogany
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An very rare bar cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some marks to the top surface and inside shelves. Fast shipping worldw...
Wood
Danish Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrests, 1950's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish settee from the late 1940's or early 1950s with coil springs in the seat and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained beech with great grain and patina....
Wool, Beech
Mid-Century Scandinavian Loveseat, Wood and Mocha Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in New York, US
Mid-Century Scandinavian 2-Seater Setee in Wood and Bouclé Fabric, 1950s. Reupholstered in mocha sheepskin
Sheepskin, Wood
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
Lane Rhythm Mid-Century Modern Two-Tiered Side Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mid-Century Modern two-tiered walnut side table is stamped by Lane Furniture. Part of the "Rhythm" collection, this design features subtle details that reflect Scandinavian infl...
Walnut
LUdish Ceiling Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 24" ceiling flush mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich brass tones an...
Brass
Brazilian Pair of Easy Chairs
Located in Brussel, BE
Brazilian pair of easy chairs with new fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Harper Daybed by Croft House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Harper Daybed is designed with scale just like our Harper Bed. The daybed is fully upholstered in a textured, soft-green fabric, and finished with an eased edge detail along the ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Slipper Loveseat By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern, slipper loveseat designed by the British architect and furniture designer T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for the Widdicomb Furniture Company features a black lacquered wa...
Upholstery, Walnut
English Arm Loveseat Upholstered in 100% Natural Hemp
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our English arm studio sofa in 100% natural hemp. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushions. The soothing oatmeal color, reminiscent of natural flax linen, adds war...
Hemp
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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