Antique Leather Loveseat
Chippendale Style Leather Loveseat from Ft. William Henry Hotel Lake George N.Y.
By Henredon, Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Chippendale settee, loveseat, sofa, in leather upholstery with decorative nailhead stud
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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 48 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Edwardian Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Edwardian loveseat upholstered in green leather.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scottish Arts & Crafts Leather and Oak Loveseat attributed to Wylie & Lochhead
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous Arts & Crafts Glasgow School loveseat in Oak and Leather. Spectacular design and
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Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Brass
H 48 in W 54 in D 31 in
English Queen Anne Style Carved Open Arm Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
English Queen Anne style (modern) carved open-arm loveseat with a carved crest on a double chair
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Rustic Continental Horn and Leather Lovesesat
Located in New York, NY
Rustic continental style (19/20th Cent) horn design open back loveseat with white leather seat
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Horn, Leather
Wittmann Kubus Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Black leather tufted loveseat or sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956). Sofa is tufted all
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1910s Austrian Modern Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Wood
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in GB
items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
Percival Lafer MP41 two seater sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Asheville, NC
rosewood and silk cotton eggplant fabric .
Sturdy frame with mint condition leather straps, minor scruffs
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Mid-17th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Rosewood
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in GB
condition.
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have
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1740s Italian George II Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Louis XV Upholstered Settee Loveseat, Yellow Patinated Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Louis XV upholstered settee with Yellow patinated leather. Walnut Stained, carved, arms
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18th Century Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Antique Sofa Bench Settee Loveseat Chair Red Upholstery Oak Western Farmhouse
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique carved oak frame paired with red upholstered hall bench, settee, sofa, or loveseat
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Early 20th Century American Country Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 51.5 in W 69 in D 24.5 in
Pr. Leather Wingback Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet and Nailhead Studs
By Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Lake George NY. The chairs have leather upholstery with decorative nailhead studs, with gutsy ball and
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Wood
LC2 Sofa, Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, and Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina. Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Las Vegas, NV
all. These loveseat examples in white leather and chrome are in very good condition with minor wear
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Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Chrome
H 26 in W 51 in D 28 in
Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Parlor Set Newly Upholstered, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Federal Style carved ornate tufted parlor set newly upholstered in a cabernet leather - 4
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1920s American Federal Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Wood
Steer Horn Sofa, Two Chairs & Ottoman, Black, Brown & White Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rustic American Victorian Steer Horn living room set. The set includes a settee / loveseat, a pair
Category
1890s American Rustic Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
H 40 in W 62.5 in D 24 in
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Large Brass Frame Mirror
Located in London, GB
Brass framed Italian mirror
Pairs available.
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Brass
A Pair Of George III Chair Back Settees
By Giles Grendey
Located in Dublin, GB
A Fine Pair of George II Mahogany Chair Back Settees
With curved top rails above a tapering vertical splat, joined by carved tassels, the scroll shaped arms with acanthus carving, ab...
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1750s English George III Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Ed 18 Color Lithograph Print Namiyo at Hanauma Bay
By Masami Teraoka
Located in Studio City, CA
A large and wonderfully detailed lithograph print by Asian/ Japanese American artist Masami Teraoka titled "Namiyo at Hanauma Bay". Teraoka conceived of this image in the 1980s while...
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1980s American Modern Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Wood, Paper
H 28.75 in W 39.75 in D 1.5 in
20th Century Queen Anne Style Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century superb quality Queen Anne style solid mahogany hand-dyed green leather and brass studs armchair, beautifully shaped curved arms, cabriole front legs with a carved ...
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Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750
By Joseph Aronson
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chinese Chippendale mahogany sofa with carved corner fret works, serpentine back, scrolled arms, and terminating on squared legs with connecting stretchers. Mid-18th century....
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1750s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Leather Loveseat
Rare Antique Aubusson Rug Burgundy Carpet, Large Wool Tapestry Livingroom Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Featuring intricately woven motifs and emblems on a mixture of Burgundy Beige backgrounds through the centre. A highly detailed layered border then encloses the handmade carpet.
This...
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1850s French Aubusson Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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W 173.23 in L 153.55 in
Edwardian Oak Side Table, c. 1900
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse your living space in the refined charm of the early 20th century with our Edwardian Oak Side Table, dating back to circa 1900. Crafted during the Edwardian era, this exquisit...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Oak
Henredon circa East Console or Server on Rattan Base
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Henredon "Circa East" limited production mid 1970s console server featuring lovely hardwood four drawer case with beautiful laced leather & rattan base. Handsome, heavy copper hardwa...
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20th Century American Campaign Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Copper
Wharton Esherick Important Sofa
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver.
We are pleased the offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the American Craft Movement and the first of Eshericks ...
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1950s American American Craftsman Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair Queen Anne Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Rocker Rocking Chair Queen Anne Legs. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 35.5" H x 24.5" W x 28.5" D x 15" Seat height x 24" Arm height.
*Matc...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 28.5 in
Lovely antique Edwardian brass stick stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Edwardian brass stick stand having a quality antique Edwardian circular shaped antique brass stick stand.
D. 1900
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Régence Style Walnut Piano Bench or Stool
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty 19th century Régence style piano stool in polished walnut, its padded cushion upholstered in a delicate needlepoint tapestry featuring a design of rosebuds and leaf spr...
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Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Two English Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Armchairs with Large Flat Extended Arms
By Harris Lebus
Located in London, GB
Harris Lebus.
A Pair of English Arts and Crafts oak reclining armchairs with floral upholstery and large flat extended arms, ideal for a mug of tea or coffee to rest on.
Although ...
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Bronze Arts & Crafts Hanging Pendant Lights w Slag Glass 4 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 Arts & Crafts Hanging Pendant lamps in copper/bronze. Large overhanging roof like tops to shield bad weather if used outdoors. Quality workmanship through out lamps...
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1970s American Arts and Crafts Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Green Velvet Buggy Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a scenic ride from the comfort of home with this endlessly charming antique velvet buggy bench. The genuine carriage bench was repurposed into a cozy love seat with a shabby chi...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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Leather upholstered loveseat with nailhead detail
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Red leather upholstered loveseat with nailhead detail. Loose seat cushion. Georgian legs.
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19th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Bentwood Secessionist Leather Loveseat
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood Secessionist stained beechwood loveseat with brown leather seat, back, and sides
Category
19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Beech, Leather
Rustic Continental Owl Walnut and Leather Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Continental (19th Cent) walnut carved loveseat with owl figural front legs and red tufted
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Authentic Vintage Leather Chesterfield Loveseat from England
Located in Round Top, TX
The dark brown vintage leather captures your attention in this striking Chesterfield loveseat. This
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Vintage Dark Brown Leather Sofa Loveseat
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage leather has an appeal all its own, even when worn and weathered as much as this old sofa
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Set of 3 Vintage Brown Leather Loveseat and Pair of Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome loveseat and pair of small scale club chairs are a great find for one searching for
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Authentic Vintage Leather Chesterfield Two Seat Sofa or Loveseat, England
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the rich caramel color of the vintage leather that captures your attention in this wonderful
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Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Antique English Dark Green Button Tufted Leather and Mahogany Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderfully shaped 19th century English library settee with luscious dark green Lakawanna leather
Category
19th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rustic German Oak and Antler Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Rustic German (19th century) oak and antler loveseat with carved medallions on arms and brown
Category
19th Century German Rustic Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Antler, Leather, Oak
Vintage Brown Leather Loveseat and Pair of Arm Chairs, Set of 3 from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome loveseat and pair of arm chairs are a great find for one searching for an authentic
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.75 in W 43 in D 27 in
Leather Love Seat
Located in Culver City, CA
France 1880
Category
19th Century French Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Leather Tufted Chesterfield Style Love Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather tufted distressed Chesterfield style love seat.
Category
Early 1900s English Chesterfield Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
English Chesterfield Leather Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English wonderfully worn leather tufted Chesterfield sofa standing on bun feet with nailhead trim
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Early 1900s English Chesterfield Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vintage Leather Love Seat Sofa with Button Tufted Back
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful aged patina, unusual size and form. Two seat, Loveseat size sofa, great quality, very
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1920s American Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
19th Century Original Tufted English Leather Sofa
Located in Surrey, BC
A very good true leather tufted sofa in old worn, perfect patina. Solid seating. Good overall
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Vintage Upholstered Leather Sofa, circa 1900s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French vintage upholstered leather sofa in its original leather and upholstered details. Some wear
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Love Seat Small Sofa from England
Located in Round Top, TX
This Chesterfield loveseat is a tremendous find due to the richness of the vintage leather. There
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Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Small Sofa and Pair of Club Chairs, Set of 3
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome loveseat and pair of small scale barrel back club chairs are a great find for one
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
English Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa in leather with tufting and studs throughout the back, outscrolled arms and lower frame
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19th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
Large Edwardian Brass and Leather Club Fender
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Edwardian brass and leather club fender
This elegant piece of country House Furniture and
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Brass
Sublime Original Antique Victorian 1860 Tete a Tete Love Coversation Sofa Seat
Located in GB
note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 24.81 in W 50.4 in L 24.81 in
Roll Arm Leather Sofa / Loveseat
Located in Culver City, CA
French pub style leather sofa / loveseat, simple leather, original fabric, buttoned back and arms
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Early 20th Century French Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Authentic Vintage Leather Club Chair and Loveseat from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome pair of two seat sofa ("loveseat") and club chair are a great find for one searching
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Vintage Chesterfield 2 Seat Sofa Loveseat from England
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage leather furniture is highly sought after these days, making this loveseat or 2-seat sofa a
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Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Antique Stickley Brothers Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or bench.
By Stickley Brothers
USA, circa
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 37 in W 50.75 in D 22 in
Antique Sofa Bench Settee Loveseat Chair Cowhide Walnut Western Farmhouse Lodge
Located in Tyler, TX
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Perfect rustic, ranch, or western look for a farmhouse, hunting or mountain cabinet, ski
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Oak
H 48 in W 55 in D 26 in
Rare French Leather Campaign Style Daybed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Absolutely wonderful distressed leather daybed and loveseat, having buttery brown leather finished
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19th Century French Campaign Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Leather Antique Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant antique leather Chesterfield loveseat or sofa. In the Chesterfield upholstery tradition
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1910s French Chesterfield Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Dapper British Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Excellent condition British burgundy leather Chesterfield sofa loveseat having nailhead details and
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19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Style Loveseat, circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rich brown leather tufted English Chesterfield style loveseat with nailhead trim detail. The sofa
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Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Victorian Faux Bamboo Campaign Design Folding Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian oak faux bamboo Campaign design folding loveseat with (recently) painted seat and
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style blackish brown tufted leather chesterfield sofa with distressed finish
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Brass
Dark Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style dark brown tufted leather seat and back chesterfield sofa with out-scrolled
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Brass
French Leather Settee with fringed Tassels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous French brown leather settee with natural fringe tassel. Newly upholstered brown velvet
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Early 20th Century French Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Pair of Antique Renaissance Style Throne Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
leather upholstered arm rests and seats accented with nail heads on turned uprights legs joined by a
Category
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Linen, Oak
LEATHER LOVESEAT
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
LOVESEAT LEATHER SOFA . TIGHT BACK AND ROLLED ARM WITH BRASS NAIL HEAD TRIM. FRONT TURNED LEGS ON
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19th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
French Art Deco Leather Club Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French 1920s leather loveseat with beautiful Art Deco form.
Currently, only suitable for
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Leather Loveseat
Tufted Red Chesterfield Leather Settee on Turned Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite red leather loveseat with button tufted seat and back. Brass nailhead details. Turned
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Leather Loveseat
Deco Brown Leather Loveseat, c. 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Deco Period Brown Leather Love Seat with Small Brass Studs Along Arms and Back and Large
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Early 20th Century English Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
Marvelous Early 19th C. Leather Settee
Located in US
Loveseat Upholstered in Original Toffee Colored Leather. Seat Cushion And Back Newly Upholstered In
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19th Century Italian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Linen, Wood, Upholstery
Leather and Velvet Love Seat
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920's leather upholstered settee.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Brass
English Leather Chesterfield, United Kingdom, Late 19th century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful early Chesterfield in deep burgundy leather from the late 19th century.
Original
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19th Century British Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Leather Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beyond fabulous vintage leather tufted sofa...
Leather and studs perfect except 2 little
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19th Century Antique Leather Loveseat
English Edwardian Country Home Walnut and Leather Love Conversation Seat
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Edwardian walnut loveseat
This walnut love seat was made, circa 1910. The solid walnut frame is
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French 19th Century Tufted Leather Tête-à-Tête Conversation Bench with Nailhead
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French tête-à-tête conversation bench from the 19th century, with leather upholstery and turned
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19th Century French Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 25 in W 52 in D 24 in
Wittmann Kubus Sofa by Josef Hoffmann 2-Seat, 1910
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) for Wittmann 2-seat 1910 World Exhibition Buenos Aires.
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1910s Austrian Modern Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
French Napoleon III two seater sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality, and retaining the original leather, late 19th century, French Napoleon III, two
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19th Century French Antique Leather Loveseat
English Victorian deep buttoned red Leather Sofa, 19th century loveseat
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
This Victorian leather club sofa was made circa 1860.
It is of a seductive serpentine shape with
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1860s English Victorian Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
H 32.5 in W 56.5 in D 25.5 in
1960 Ercol Evergreen Two-Seat Sofa with Original Garden Blossom Upholstery
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in London, GB
condition and comes with original cushions. The frame's design reflects on the well-known Ercol Loveseat
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 36.23 in W 56.7 in D 31.5 in
Dutch Cognac Leather Moustache Club Loveseat Sofa, circa 1910
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
This unique, elegant loveseat is made around 1910 of cognac colored leather. The backrest is
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Leather Loveseat
Materials
Leather
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Antique Leather Loveseat For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique leather loveseat you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every antique leather loveseat was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique leather loveseat you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique leather loveseat is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Jacob and Josef Kohn each produced at least one beautiful antique leather loveseat that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Leather Loveseat?
The average selling price for an antique leather loveseat at 1stDibs is $4,950, while they’re typically $1,069 on the low end and $42,000 for the highest priced.
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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