French Telephone Bench-Love Seat-Gossip Bench - Style Louis XV - 70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Telephone Bench - Love Seat from the 70s. Lovely designed Telephone Bench with spacious storage compartment Walnut Wood- Solidly constructed - beautifully upholstered ...
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Walnut
French Telephone Bench-Red Love Seat-Gossip Bench - Style Louis XV - 70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage Telephone Bench - Love Seat from the 70s. Lovely designed Telephone Bench with spacious storage compartment Walnut Wood- Solidly constructed - beautifully upholstered ...
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Walnut, Velvet
70s Mario Bellini Cassina "Pianura" style Oak Two Seater Sofa Loveseat (2 of 2)
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning masterpiece 1970s Italian Two-Seater Loveseat Sofa in the manner of the Cassina Mario Bellini Pianura chair, in Oak wood and incredible striped cushions. This sofa is Modu...
Upholstery, Oak
70s Mario Bellini Cassina "Pianura" style Oak Two Seater Sofa Loveseat (1 of 2)
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Basel, BS
Stunning masterpiece 1970s Italian Two-Seater Loveseat Sofa in the manner of the Cassina Mario Bellini Pianura chair, in Oak wood and incredible striped cushions. This sofa is Modu...
Upholstery, Oak
Milo Baughman Styled Loveseat
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A 70's Loveseat in the style of Milo Baughman with period nubby cotton upholstery , four loose cushions and sitting on a off white lacquerer base .
Wood, Upholstery
70's Brutalist Wood Framed Loveseat with Cream Leather Seating
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
70's Brutalist leather loveseat with cream cushions and a dark heavy wood frame.
Leather
Pair of 70's Tuxedo Style Loveseats with Chrome Plinth Bases
Located in Danville, CA
Beautiful and high end pair of 70's Chrome based loveseats.
Chrome, Steel
Roche Bobois 70's Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in New York, NY
A low slung comfortable 1970's French dark purple with black leather piping small sofa or love seat by Roche Bobois.
Cotton, Leather
70's Stendig Haussman Love Seat/Settee
Located in New York, NY
A great biscuit tufted 1970's celadon velvet love seat/ sette by Robert Haussman for Stendig. Original Label
Steel
Sold
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 16.93 in
French Telephone Bench-Love Seat-Gossip Bench - Style Louis XV - 70s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Telephone Bench - Gossip Bench-Love Seat from the 70s. Lovely designed Telephone Bench with spacious storage compartment Walnut Wood- Solidly constructed - beautifully uphols...
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Walnut
Italian 70s Off -White/Gray Leather Loveseat
Located in Pasadena, CA
Loveseat covered in a very light gray leather (almost white) The quality of the leather and the comfort are awesome.
Upholstery, Leather
Two Seater Marsala Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 70's
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Outremont, QC
Marsala 2 Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 70's Features a dark brown plexiglass base and light brown cushions. // Dimensions: 54”W x 44”D x 28”H Seat height 15" ...
Plexiglass
Charming 70's Kindel Loveseat
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Hand carved Loveseat... the frame features in solid mahogany wood and figured veneers ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 59.06 in W 44.1 in D 22.84 in
(Free shipping worldwide) Chair 70's ''Emmanuelle'' Silvia K. Wicker Peacock.
Located in Brussels, BE
A story on the ''erotic'' history of a peacock chair: This model wicker peacock chair comes in many varieties dating back to the 1950's when famous Italian designer Carlo Mollino ...
Rattan, Bamboo
$1,862 / 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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$3,500 / item
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
$1,355 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$1,955Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.72 in W 38 in D 38 in
Brutalist Design Handcrafted Oak Coffee Table, Netherlands 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid Century Brutalist in Design Handcrafted Oak Round Coffee Table. Made in the Netherlands in the 1950's / 60's period. Solid oak constructed round coffee table with jointed...
Oak
$792Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$3,504 / item
H 16.93 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
Velvet, Oak
$3,695
H 14.25 in W 78 in D 33 in
A.R. Cordemeyer Cleopatra Daybed for Auping w/ House of Hackney Fabric, 1950s
By André R. Cordemeyer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by A.R. Cordemeyer for Royal Auping in the 1950s, this Cleopatra daybed exemplifies Dutch Mid-Century minimalism through its elegant proportions and material harmony. The sl...
Metal
$5,827 / set
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 2.56 in
Set of 4 German Geometric Ceramic Wall Ceiling Lights Flush Mounts Sconces 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Wonderful set of four sculptural ceramic flush mounts for wall or ceiling. Germany, 1960s. Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Ceramic
Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut, Mohair Yardage: 6 yards, 5.5 meters condition Craft Asso...
Mohair, Walnut
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 73 in D 19.5 in
Handsome X-Long Bench Harvey Probber style Walnut Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome X-long Harvey Probber style walnut bench. The original striped woven fabric still looks quite nice with only light signs of use. This piece measures 18.5"t x 73"l x 19.5"d
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Architectural Wall Unit in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit or wardrobe, walnut, Italy, 1970s This striking wall unit from the 1970s reflects a bold modernist approach with an architectural appearance. Crafted from rich walnut, the...
Walnut
JMF Chair by Forsyth
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak, richly stained, is hand...
Oak
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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