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Antique Vintage Loveseat

Art Nouveau Caned Loveseat Attributed to Fischel, France 1900s
By Fischel
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage loveseat attributed to Fischel featuring a carved wooden frame and intricate decorative
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Wood

Newly Upholstered Vintage Painted Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking vintage French style loveseat having painted wood and fabulous new upholstery called
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1920s American French Provincial Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1920s loveseat in wool boucle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W58 D32 H29 SW35 SD21.5 SH19 AH26 Vintage curved back sofa circa 1920s in fully restored condition
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1920s Art Deco Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Bouclé

Antique 1920s loveseat in wool boucle
1920s loveseat in wool boucle
H 29 in W 58 in D 32 in
Art Deco Hollywood Regency Channel Back Banana Style Loveseat
Located in Southampton, NJ
1940's Art Deco Hollywood Regency Channel back petit loveseat in exquisite vintage condition and
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Brocade, Wood

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 Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Salterini
By Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
. Vintage Wrought Iron by Sofa Salterini
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in GB
pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Percival Lafer MP41 two seater sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Asheville, NC
on wood and fabric in vintage condition (please see close up pictures). Additional buttons provided
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Mid-17th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage 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 Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Italian Rationalist Loveseat in Wood and Rattan
Located in Milano, IT
loveseat's feet are round and made of a black plastic material. The loveseat is in good vintage condition
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique Italian Rationalist Loveseat in Wood and Rattan
Italian Rationalist Loveseat in Wood and Rattan
H 29.53 in W 42.92 in D 27.56 in
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 Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Oak, Leather

Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or bench. In the manner of Gustav
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
& Mary form parcel gilt and dark green polychromed double-chair settee covered in vintage pale green
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19th Century British William and Mary Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Silk

Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
H 61.5 in W 69.5 in D 30.5 in

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Located in Van Nuys, CA
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1980s Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Rattan

Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved Wood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French L...
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Alpaca, Wood

George Smith “Signature” Sofa, Small 2-Seat, in Pale Blue Italian Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is, quite poss...
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2010s Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Velvet

Edwardian Display Cabinet Mahogany Art Nouveau
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Edwardian display cabinet in mahogany with finely carved decoration The carved decoration in black very intricate and features art nouveau motifs and floral sprays Also features a gl...
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Mahogany

Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room despite its smaller size. Beautiful...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1930s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in 'Nude' and Dark Grey Velvet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Banana sofa with curved backrest, Danish design 1930-1940. Reupholstered in two shades of cotton blend velvet from Baker Home in 'Nude' and dark grey and a black fringed skirt appli...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Velvet

Loveseat by Illum Wikkelso in Cognac Leather and Rosewood Denmark 1960's
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish Illum Wikkelso designed sofa in a light brown Buffalo leather. Raised on a base of rosewood giving the sofa richness and elegance. The perfect relaxed look of the 196...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

French 19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant and comfortable settee was crafted in 19th century France and features beautiful cut velvet upholstery in a gorgeous botanical print and goldenrod color. The carved wal...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

French 19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
French 19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
H 37.38 in W 73.38 in D 24.5 in
Fine Carved Antique French Settee with High Arms
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A notable early French settee in a custom fabric treatment. The frame with high arms and canted back corners. Carved ribbon and leaf motifs on the crest rail, ribbon motif on the sea...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Wood

Museum Quality Original Louis XVI Tapestry and Painted Canape Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Original French sofa covered with magnificent 18th century Aubusson tapestry bought in Avignon, France. Canape/sofa has a rectangular backrest over down curving arms and shaped seat ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

Art Nouveau Bookcase with Intarsia (circa 1905)
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Bücherkasten Entwurf: unbekannt, um 1905 Modell-Nummer: - Ausführung: unbekannte Kunstmöbeltischlerei, Wien um 1905 Maße in cm (H x B x T): 194 x 127 x 50 Material: Mahagoni ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Bookcase with Intarsia (circa 1905)
Art Nouveau Bookcase with Intarsia (circa 1905)
H 76.38 in W 50.01 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Fine French custom upholstered Settee m with gilt and carved frame having a Ribbon Crest and all over Acanthus Leaf, Scroll and Foliate carving, fluted and tapered round legs, a...
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Fabric, Wood

Bradley and Hubbard Art Nouveau Bronze and Slag Glass Expandable Book Rack
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Nouveau period bronze and slag glass expandable book rack By Bradley & Hubbard USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 13.13"W x 5"D x 3.75"H. Extends up to 24"W. Good o...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Bronze

Danish 1940's Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrest and Green Striped Wool
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming loveseat from the 1940's in the style of Alfred Christensen. Maker and Designer is unknown but the style is very similar to designs by Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christens...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Wool, Beech

Empire Revival Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire Revival Loveseat in walnut, rootwood and ebonized wood with gilt bronze fittings. Navy upholstery with silver floral pattern.
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19th Century Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Empire Revival Loveseat
Empire Revival Loveseat
H 34.75 in W 61 in D 23 in
French 19th Century Charles X Style Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant settee is upholstered with a stunning blue fabric that brilliantly contrasts with the dark wood frame. The whole is supported by deeply turned legs and elevates the piec...
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18th Century French Charles X Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Vintage Loveseat
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
a chubby vintage twenties loveseat newly reupholstered in a nice chenille
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Early 20th Century Antique Vintage Loveseat

Antique Loveseat
Vintage Loveseat
H 33 in W 39 in D 30 in
French Multi-Striped Tufted Loveseat
Located in Valley Village, CA
Vintage 1910-1950's newly upholstered in multi-striped fabric with a solid wood frame.
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19th Century Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Linen

Mahogany leaf bench with vintage upholstery
Located in Scarsdale, NY
This mahogany loveseat is loaded with beautiful lines and carving. The brass coasters are original
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19th Century American Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Mahogany

Jacobean Style Settee with Vintage Crewel Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Jacobean Revival loveseat covered in faded later crewel upholstery. Upholstery
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Early 20th Century American Jacobean Antique Vintage Loveseat

Sublime Vintage Loveseat with Custom Hermes and Gray Linen Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gem of a sexy low slung antique loveseat from France having mahogany tapered legs and recent
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1920s French Antique Vintage Loveseat

Tailored English Linen Loveseat with Turned Mahogany Frame on Casters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking sophisticated vintage loveseat that sits on a gorgeous turned mahogany frame with
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1920s English Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Authentic Vintage Leather Chesterfield Two Seat Sofa or Loveseat, England
Located in Round Top, TX
vintage loveseat. There is variation in the color due to darker areas; more wear created a darker patina
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Early 20th Century English Antique Vintage 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
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Early 20th Century English Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Leather

Chic Vintage Black and gold Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Diminutive, great style with curves everywhere and sleek at the same time, carved, ebonized and gilded, nailheads and upholstery in a subtle very thin striped silk blend Seat depth ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Giltwood, Fabric

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 Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Leather

Camelback Loveseat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Vintage camelback loveseat covered in Romo/Platner linen. Wood-frame, down and feather cushions
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18th Century Queen Anne Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Upholstery

Camelback Loveseat
Camelback Loveseat
H 35 in W 63 in D 30 in
Vintage Carved and Painted Wood Upholstered French Settee Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very pretty French curved loveseat with carved mahogany painted white, fluted legs, and upholstered
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Vintage Loveseat

Antique Victorian Armless Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian armless loveseat in velvet, in vintage original condition with some wear and
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1910s English Victorian Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique Victorian Armless Loveseat
Antique Victorian Armless Loveseat
H 36 in W 61 in D 22.5 in
Vintage Austrian Biedermeier Blue Velvet Settee
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Austrian Biedermeier settee / small sofa fully restored and upholstered in cobalt blue
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Wood, Velvet

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
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

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 Vintage 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 Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Leather

Antique French Carved Walnut Settee in Vintage Fortuny Fabric
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous feminine lines, fully restored antique settee, down cushion and vintage Fortuny fabric in
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Early 20th Century French Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

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
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Early 20th Century Danish Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Leather

19th Century Wire Loveseat
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A fabulous vintage loveseat in excellent condition. Perfectly aged, this wire iron loveseat has
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Iron

19th Century Wire Loveseat
19th Century Wire Loveseat
H 36.5 in W 53 in D 16 in
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
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1860s English Victorian Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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 Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Leather

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 Vintage Loveseat

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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 Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Leather

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 Vintage Loveseat

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Leather, Wood

Chinoiserie Style Bamboo and Woven Wicker Loveseat Bench
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage bamboo bench features an Asian chinoiserie design and woven wicker seat and back inserts
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15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Antique Wicker Camelback Rocking Chair and Settee Loveseat Bench Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Wicker Camelback rocking chair and settee loveseat bench rocker Vintage wicker rocking
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Wicker

Antique Sofa Bench Settee Loveseat Chair Cowhide Walnut Western Farmhouse Lodge
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming Antique carved walnut frame paired with Vintage cowhide hall bench, settee, sofa, or
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Oak

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 Vintage Loveseat

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Leather, Oak

Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Rattan Sofa Couch Chinoiserie Cushions Vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great vintage Chinese Chippendale chinoiserie faux bamboo rattan fretwork sofa couch. Hard to
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Early 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Upholstery

Small French Napoleon III Gold Velvet Tufted Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
A French 19th century tufted settee upholstered in gold velvet. The settee / loveseat is in very
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Fabric

Sublime French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Five Piece Parlor or Salon Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant sophisticated French Louis XVI carved 5-piece salon set including square back loveseat
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage 20th Century Linen Upholstered Loveseat Settee
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful simple Classic English settee upholstered in our 100% pure oatmeal Belgian Linen. Beautiful natural walnut turned legs rest upon four brass caster wheels. The settee is ver...
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Early 20th Century English Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Cotton, Linen, Upholstery

Pair of French Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Loveseats
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful painted pair of vintage settees from the 1930s. The base is solid carved walnut that has
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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Wood, Down, Linen

Antique Chaise Lounge, Victorian Loveseat, Vintage Settee, Scotland, 1870, B1528
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique chaise lounge, Victorian loveseat, vintage settee, Scotland, 1870, Antique Furniture, B1528
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1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Style Wire Garden Bench Loveseat Settee
Located in New York, NY
iron legs . This example is early 20th C vintage, it is in very good, original condition, showing
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Vintage Salterini Bar Cart Tea Trolley
By Salterini, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
piece to our Vintage Wrought Iron Salterini Peacock Chairs or Loveseat (sold separately) to complete
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Napoleon III-Style Settee Covered in Paisley Velvet
Located in Sheffield, MA
The vintage French Napoleon III-style loveseat sofa is newly covered in cotton velvet, the pattern
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Velvet, Wood

French Tufted Loveseat
Located in Valley Village, CA
Vintage 1910-1950's antique French tufted loveseat. Newly upholstered in chocolate brown velvet
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19th Century Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Velvet, Wood

French Tufted Loveseat
French Tufted Loveseat
H 29 in W 61 in D 34 in
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 Vintage Loveseat

Love - Seat, unique art piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with vintage fabrics and clever pcokets on the side. This is a unique piece and while something
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19th Century American Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Burlap, Wood

Love - Seat, unique art piece
Love - Seat, unique art piece
H 36 in W 42 in D 24 in
Vintage French Loveseat
Located in Huntington, NY
Detailed wood frame with upholstered arm-rests
Down cushion
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Early 20th Century French Antique Vintage Loveseat

Vintage French  Loveseat
Vintage French  Loveseat
H 33.5 in W 54 in D 32 in
Vintage Painted French Baroque Style Loveseat
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
Vintage French Baroque style three cushion loveseat has hand carved solid wood frame with scroll
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19th Century French Antique Vintage Loveseat

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Wood, Fabric

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 Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Leather

English Tufted Off-White Linen Loveseat , 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
newly upholstered in belgian off-white linen. with it's original mahogany frame and vintage charm.
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19th Century British Antique Vintage Loveseat

Materials

Wood

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Antique Vintage Loveseat For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique vintage loveseat you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique vintage loveseat — often made from wood, fabric and oak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique vintage loveseat — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique vintage loveseat is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique vintage loveseat over the years, but those crafted by Percival Lafer, Salterini and Stickley Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Vintage Loveseat?

Prices for an antique vintage loveseat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,995 and can go as high as $15,381, while the average can fetch as much as $4,046.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Vintage Loveseat
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Antique is usually defined as being over 100 years old. Vintage is a bit more subjective, with some saying anything over 20 years old is vintage, while others state something must be over 50 years old to be considered vintage.

  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    To tell if jewelry is vintage or antique, first look for any hallmarks that signify its maker. You can use trusted online resources to research when the maker was active and producing pieces similar to yours to roughly estimate its age. Jewelry is vintage if it's between 20 and 99 years old, and antique if it is 100 years old or more. If you're unable to locate a maker's hallmark, becoming familiar with the materials and other characteristics used during different eras of jewelry can help you date your piece. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of vintage and antique jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.