Arcata Loveseat by Gae Aulenti in Walnut and Burgundy Leather, Italy, 1968
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in 1968 by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, the Arcata loveseat embodies the architect’s distinctive approach to furniture as spatial structure. The piece is defined by its solid...
Leather, Walnut
Sergio Rodrigues Style “Balassa” Burgundy Leather Loveseat
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring tufted burgundy leather cushions, brown leather piping and florette buttons—an elegant, handcrafted detail that adds texture and dimension.
Leather, Oak
Vintage Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful burgundy Chesterfield loveseat makes perfect seating for any interior.
Brass
1970s Italian Leather Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Leather Loveseat Burgundy leather. Wood frame. Italy, 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 68 in D 34 in
Hancock & Moore Signed Burgundy Oxblood Tufted Chesterfield Loveseat Sofa
By Hancock & Moore
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare to see an oxblood/burgundy colored signed Hancock & Moore sofa/loveseat in this scale - measuring 68" wide so perfect your not only a larger space, but also a NYC apartment.
Brass
Chesterfield Style Leather Loveseat by Hickory
Located in Pomona, CA
Chesterfield style burgundy color tufted leather loveseat.
Leather
Sold
H 36 in W 60 in D 33 in
Leather Hancock & Moore Burgundy Chesterfield Style Camel Back Settee Sofa
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning burgundy leather Hancock & Moore loveseat or settee.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 60 in D 33 in
Leather Hancock & Moore Burgundy Chesterfield Style Camel back Settee Sofa
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning burgundy leather Hancock & Moore loveseat or settee.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 56 in D 31 in
Burgundy Red Leather English Style Chesterfield Settee Loveseat Leathercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Leather upholstery. Nail head trim. Measures: 32" H x 56" W x 31" D. Seat height 18".Nail heads missing. Scratches. Some tears and scuffs.
Leather
Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Cute diminutive tuxedo style button tufted burgundy leather love seat. Extra clean ready to use condition.
Leather
Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Nice loveseat size burgundy leather Chesterfield sofa. Very good vintage condition, shows some cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
Leather
Debonair British Chesterfield Burgundy Leather Bench Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Diminutive Classic English burgundy leather Chesterfield bench or loveseat, with slightly arched back and rolled arms having brass nailhead trim and raised on Marlborough stretcher.
Leather
Dapper British Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Excellent condition British burgundy leather Chesterfield sofa loveseat having nailhead details and handsome carved cabriole legs terminating in masculine ball and claw feet.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 79 in D 36 in
Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, c 1990, Signed
By Pierluigi Cerri, Poltrona Frau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The burgundy leather is incredible on this Poltrona Frau circa 1990 Post-Modern sofa by Pierluigi Cerri.
Steel, Chrome
$7,200
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Two Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy Leather, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” two-seater sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic concept, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, with...
Leather, Foam
$2,730Sale Price|35% Off
H 29 in W 53 in D 31 in
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...
Leather, Rosewood
$5,962Sale Price|25% Off
H 35.44 in W 49.22 in D 31.5 in
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Pierre Chapo, S18Y “Love Seat” Bench in Elm and Patinated Leather, France, 1970s A rare and architecturally refined S18Y “Love Seat” bench by Pierre Chapo, crafted in his own worksh...
Leather, Elm
De Sede DS44 Loveseat in Nutmeg Leather, Swiss Design, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Produced by Swiss manufacturer De Sede in the 1970s, the DS44 two-seat sofa is upholstered in thick nutmeg leather with vertical channel stitching running across the seat, backrest, ...
Leather
$26,000
H 29.9 in W 39.4 in D 37.4 in
“Moleca” Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Rosewood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare example of the Moleca lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1963 and produced exclusively that year. The model represents a pivotal moment ...
Leather, Hardwood, Wood
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in
Post modern twice Leather Lounge Chair by Pierluigi Cerri Poltrona Frau
By Pierluigi Cerri, Poltrona Frau
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post Modern Maroon “Twice” leather Lounge chair by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau Italy, circa 1970. Low Modern designed lounge chair with 2 front caster and 2 rear legs - Very so...
Chrome
$7,199
H 28.75 in W 51.97 in D 35.44 in
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
Metal
$11,741Sale Price|25% Off
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Brown Leather Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina in 1969. It features its original brown leather upholstery. Winner of t...
Chrome
$12,700
H 29.14 in W 92.13 in D 35.44 in
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, sofa model 'PITTI', leather, walnut, Italy, 1977 Stunning beautifully patinated sofa designed by the Italian trio De Pas, D’Urbino &am...
Leather, Walnut
$14,740
H 26.38 in W 66.93 in D 39.38 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Two-Seater Soriana Sofa for Cassina, Brown Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Soriana two-seater sofa designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina and produced in Italy in 1969, from the model's first production. Introduced in 1969, the Soriana received the Co...
Chrome
$9,200
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" Easy Chair for Cassina, Red Leather, 1966
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "925" easy chair for Cassina, plywood and red leather, Italy, 1966. In 1966 Afra & Tobia Scarpa designed the "925" chair, realized in walnut and leather. The low...
Leather, Plywood
$4,710
H 32.68 in W 36.23 in D 44.1 in
Luciano Frigerio Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Italy, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Almelo, NL
An exceptional and highly sculptural lounge chair designed by Luciano Frigerio, manufactured in Italy circa 1970. This piece is a powerful example of Frigerio’s distinctive design la...
Upholstery, Walnut
$16,969
H 28.75 in W 92.52 in D 33.47 in
Rare rosewood 3-seater sofa by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in BE
This exceptional sofa from the mid-1970s stands out for its rare rosewood construction, enriched with striking dark inlaid details that create a refined, almost ebony-like contrast. ...
Leather, Rosewood
$9,450
H 29.53 in W 64.57 in D 35.44 in
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova 'PITTI' Sofa in Leather and Walnut
By C.R.S. De Padova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, sofa model 'PITTI', leather, walnut, Italy, 1977 Stunning beautifully patinated sofa designed by the Italian trio De Pas, D’Urbino &am...
Leather, Walnut
$10,855
H 25.6 in W 88.59 in D 35.04 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Italian Rosewood and Cognac Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Massimo Vignelli
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and truly one-of-a-kind custom-made three-seat Italian sofa in precious rosewood and beautiful cognac leather. This exceptional piece was commissioned and entirely custom-ma...
Metal
$74,275
H 27.96 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956 Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and newly reupholstered in burgundy leather Style: Mid cen...
Rosewood, Leather
$21,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 73.23 in D 29.53 in
Living Room Set by Gae Aulenti in Walnut and Burgundy Leather, Italy, 1968
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Gae Aulenti, the Arcata seating set comprises armchairs, a loveseat, and a three-seater sofa, conceived as a unified architectural ensemble. Each piece is defined by a sc...
Leather, Walnut
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 73.23 in D 29.53 in
Three-Seater 'Arcata' by Gae Aulenti, Walnut and Burgundy Leather, Italy, 1968
By Gae Aulenti, Poltronova
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed in 1968 by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, the Arcata three-seater sofa represents the most expansive expression of the series. The piece is defined by its solid wooden structur...
Leather, Walnut
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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