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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
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Cased Loveseat Sofa for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Peabody, MA
Loveseat by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, featuring a burlwood case and chrome base, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
H 24.25 in W 63.75 in D 34 in
Stunning Custom Designed Round Ottoman with Stainless Steel Base
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful round loveseat/ottoman with upholstered top.
This beautiful ottoman can be used indoors or outdoors, it is perfect for homes with large living or family rooms, ideal for e...
Category
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Modern Brown Leather Loveseat Sofa 1970s
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible vintage mid century modern loveseat couch is circa 1970. The unique two-seat loveseat sofa is sturdy and well-built with incredible vintage style featuring button-tuf...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Trolley Love Seat by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Love Seat by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 146.7 x H 81.3 cm.
Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, bu...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Bride’s Veil Love Seat by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Love Seat by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 150 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chr...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Chrome Framed Love Seats in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Flair
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original vintage two seat sofas floating within chromed steel bands. In the style of Milo Baughman but actually from the Flair division of Bernhardt.
Original upholstery is...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
H 33 in W 23 in D 52 in
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Sheet Metal, Metal
H 33 in W 23 in D 52 in
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu For S Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23 in D 52 in
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category
2010s American Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
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
54" wide × 28" ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 29 in W 54 in D 28 in
Alex Outdoor Upholstered Stainless Steel Powder Coated Lounge Settee Club Bench
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of midcentury design, The Alex Settee style of relaxed seating is created using a stainless steel, powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The de...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29 in W 44.5 in D 28 in
1960s Vintage Loveseat Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable little loveseat. Solid wood construction from the 60s completely restored with new oyster colored velvet fabric and custom brass brushed feet.
I have the matching sofa list...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Brass Base Loveseat
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman style Mid Century brass base loveseat
Loveseat measures: 59.25 wide x 39.25 deep x 31.5 high with a seat height of 15.25
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Pair Barcelona Chairs, Black Leather and Stainless Steel, Mies for Knoll, Signed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
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
Vintage Herman Miller Chiclet Loveseat
By Ray Wilkes, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Ray Wilkes for Herman Miller and first introduced in 1976, this eye-catching modular sofa made a lasting impression with bold, rounded-edge cushions and steel brackets th...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Chic Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
MCM curved Settee with button detail on seat back and walnut legs with brass sabots. Recently recovered by Venfield in Holly Hunt, diamond pattern, tone on tone, fabric, Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Brass
Bauhaus Chrome Bent Tube Black and White Upholstery Bench
By Marcel Breuer, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Bauhaus black and white Naugahyde upholstery bench. Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Marcel Breuer decor.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chrome
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Settee Loveseat Bench by Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron garden, patio, poolside loveseat, bench, sofa by Salterini. The sofa is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Organic Modernism, Brooklyn NY Loveseat with Brass Feet
Located in Miami, FL
Organic Modernism, Brooklyn NY Loveseat with Brass Feet
Offered for sale is an Organic Modernism of Brooklyn, NY upholstered low-profile loveseat with four brass conical, tapering...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Yomi Nep Limited Edition Cocktail Ruka Sofa by Mojow Design - First Ed. 18/25
Located in Miami, FL
Limited edition Cocktail Ruka indoor or outdoor inflatable sofa by Yomi Nep for Mokow Design. The is a first edition series and maintains signature and numbered 18/25. The inflatab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 60 in D 32 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
Art Deco Wrought Iron Salterini Mt. Vernon Settee Loveseat
By Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron settee, loveseat, by Salterini, as part of the classic Mt. Vernon series, circa 1940's. The settee is structurally sound and sturdy, it shows significant cosmetic w...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Brass "Serpentine" Sofa After Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
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
Postmodern Glass Block "Rion" Loveseat Sofa
By Arcana
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Rion loveseat captures the essence of the Arcana's 2019 Altered Common collection, a whimsical exploration into the miss-use of common building materials, here seen with glass bl...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wrought Iron
Post Modern Brown Striped Wood and Brass Accent Tuxedo Love Seat Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully preserved Post Modern tuxedo love seat. This vintage 1980s tuxedo love seat is in time capsule condition. A tuxedo love seat sofa simply means that the arms are the same ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
H 28.25 in W 61.5 in D 34.75 in
Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gondola sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar’s Janus Collection in the 1950s. This sculptural sofa features angled arms and a floating back attached to the base with walnut s...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Chrome Loveseat After Milo Baughman in Dusty Mauve Mohair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful midcentury chrome frame loveseat sofa in the style of legendary American designer Milo Baughman. Characterized by its sleek profile, clean lines, and subtly curved edges, t...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Outdoor Settee / Sofa and Pair of Chairs 'One Rocker' by John Salterini
By John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Salterini outdoor, patio, loveseat and pair of chairs, one being a rocking chair. Very comfortable and stylish. There are several layers of white paint on the pieces, but they s...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Pair of Chrome Framed Grey Velvet Loveseats Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage 1970's chrome framed cantilevered loveseat sofas in the style of Milo Baughman and similar to seating groups of the period by Selig and Bernhardt's Flair division.
T...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Built to Order Saarinen for Knoll Style Loveseat
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are very excited to offer Saarinen Inspired Loveseats! Built from existing armchairs, these loveseats are sliced and wood added to enlarge to current size. My very clever Upholste...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Loveseat in Gray felted flannel
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
The Tuulla Loveseat, like the Tuulla Chair, takes the idea of tufting to a new level of comfort for two. The loveseat is “made” of tufts over an elegant and sophisticated form. With ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
'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
Briance Duo
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant love seat is the companion piece of our popular Briance chair. It has five cast brass legs and a distinctive curved back. The beauty of the tapered brass legs with their...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
2 Pc. Garden Patio Poolside Sectional Loveseat by Meadowcraft
By Woodard Furniture Co., Meadowcraft
Located in New York, NY
Charming two piece sectional loveseat sofa by Meadowcraft. The sofa consists of two seats, each with one armrest ( 22"H ), and when positioned together they form a loveseat. The set ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
American Victorian Wicker Loveseat
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on back and apron. Additionally the settee features new Arts & Crafts upholstered cus...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Loveseat Welcome Bench
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Charming wrought iron loveseat, with Welcome worked into the backrest. The Bech is in good, original, condition, showing allover rust patina tenth finish, we can include the seat cus...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Antique Carved Walnut French Country Louis XV Style Settee on Casters
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Country Louis XV style settee, unbranded. Frame made in the 19th Century of finely carved walnut with high back; decorative carving to back, arms, apron & knees; fa...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Louis XV Settees
Materials
Metal
Sensational Roger Sprunger Thick Chrome Tube Loveseat Settee Mid-century Modern
By Roger Sprunger
Located in Pemberton, NJ
What an exceptional design! You don't hear much about Roger Sprunger, but he was at the forefront of American mid-century design being a resident designer at Dunbar for over 25 years...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 56 in D 39 in
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
Garden Patio Park Loveseat Bench of Strap Steel and Wrought Iron
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Charming garden, patio, or park loveseat size bench of wrought iron and strap steel. This example is in very good estate condition, sturdy, s and solid, showing only cosmetic wear t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Settee by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern settee designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates, Inc. in the United States, circa 1960s. This settee has a clean design around its edges and an el...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Milo Baughman MCM Chrome Loveseat w Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman mid century chrome base loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric.
This loveseat measures: 75 wide x 38 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm he...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
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
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Sofa in the Manner of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern chrome sofa in the manner of Harvey Probber, circa 1960s. Professionally reupholstered in a beautiful Olympic blue color by our team of expert craftsmen. It sits o...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Waxed Walnut 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
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Settee Loveseat
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish wrought iron garden, patio poolside settee loveseat, attributed to Salterini. Clean, ready to use condition, currently in later white paint finish which shows some wear, norm...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought 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
Antique Early 20th Century Carved Walnut French Country Louis XV Settee - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Country Louis XV style settee, unbranded. Frame made in the early 20th Century of finely carved walnut with high oval back; decorative carving to back, arms, apron ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Materials
Metal
H 43.25 in W 60.5 in D 29 in
Antique Early 20th Century Carved Walnut French Country Louis XV Settee - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Country Louis XV style settee, unbranded. Frame made in the early 20th Century of finely carved walnut with high oval back; decorative carving to back, arms, apron ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Settees
Materials
Metal
H 43.25 in W 60.5 in D 29 in
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American Metal Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of american metal loveseats for sale on 1stDibs. There are 257 antique and vintage american metal loveseats for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 30 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of american metal loveseats available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. American metal loveseats made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small american metal loveseats measuring 7 inches across. There have been many well-made american metal loveseats over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Knoll and Florence Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are American Metal Loveseats?
Prices for american metal loveseats start at $580 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $3,900.
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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