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Palecek Rattan and Leather President’s Loveseat, Original Design, c. 2010
By Palecek Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome and hard to find earlier version of Palecek’s Art Deco-style rattan and leather President’s loveseat or two-person sofa. Unlike the currently available version that...
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

George Smith Cognac Leather Loveseat
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
George Smith Scroll Arm Sofa in Cognac brown leather. Features sumptuous leather upholstery with scroll arms and deep button tufting. Complemented by a robust, hand-built frame for...
Category

Early 2000s English Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Pierre Paulin Pumpkin Sofa for Ligne Roset
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pierre Paulin design "Pumpkin" two seater sofa or loveseat by Line Roset. Contemporary edition less than 10 years old in good used condition. Upholstery appears to be suede in a soot...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Suede, Ultrasuede

Montis Axel Light Blue Leather Sofa by Gijs Papavoine in Stock
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered: Sorensen Leather Flux light blue. Firecode: California 117 Frame: Sled stainless steel Model: 200 Number/type: Axel XL 200-B Execution: 2 Arms, wide Arm, deep seating T...
Category

2010s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Leather

Cubist Curve Sofa 90", Upholstered Loveseat with Stainless Steel Base
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
No. SF-001 (90") The Cubist Curve Sofa is a part of the Cubist Collection which was inspired by the Cubist movement. Cubism is about looking at things from another prespective, an a...
Category

2010s Chinese Loveseats

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cubist Curve Sofa 70", Upholstered Woven Loveseat with Stainless Steel Base
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
No. SF-001 (70") The Cubist Curve Sofa is a part of the Cubist Collection which was inspired by the Cubist movement. Cubism is about looking at things from another prespective, an a...
Category

2010s Chinese Loveseats

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cubist Curve Sofa 70", Upholstered Mohair Loveseat with Stainless Steel Base
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
No. SF-001 (90") The Cubist Curve Sofa is a part of the Cubist Collection which was inspired by the Cubist movement. Cubism is about looking at things from another prespective, an a...
Category

2010s Chinese Loveseats

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pacific Green Navajo Loveseat circa 2000s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W66.5 D33 H33 SW52 SD21 SH16 AH24 Pacific Green Navajo Loveseat. Item is structurally sound and in great vintage condition. Leather does show wear, but has no rips or tears.
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Loveseat Lccc, Mexican Contemporary Sofa by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
This loveseat is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The structure of the sofa stands tall, almost like a tribute to the art of furniture-making. The delicate framework o...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut

Pacific Green Leather 2-Seater Lima Sofa
By Pacific Green
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Sustainable and beautiful Pacific Green furniture is truly a sophisticated addition to any decor. The Lima collection is no exception. This listing is for the 2-seater Lima sofa, w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Traditional Two Seat Leather Sofa
Located in Sausalito, CA
Traditional gray brown leather sofa. With a round body the sofa stands on oak wood legs, the front three detailed and ornamented with small rolling wheels. Elevate the aura of your ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Traditional Two Seat Leather Sofa
Traditional Two Seat Leather Sofa
H 37 in W 69 in D 43.5 in
Traditional Leather Sofa
Located in Sausalito, CA
Elevate the aura of your living room, office, or study with this timeless piece. This traditional brown leather sofa with a round body that stands on oak wood legs, the front three d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romanian Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Traditional Leather Sofa
Traditional Leather Sofa
H 37 in W 69 in D 43.5 in
De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/03 2-seat sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Emmanuel Gallina for Porada Beige Leather Arena 147 Loveseat Sofa
By Emmanuel Gallina, Porada Arredi
Located in London, GB
Designed by Emmanuel Gallina for Porada, the Arena 147 sofa is a beautiful piece of modern design. The compact loveseat has a softly curved shape, with integrated back and armrest...
Category

2010s Italian Loveseats

Materials

Leather

De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/02 sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Custom Curved Channel Back Leather Sofa by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom curved channel back sofa by Carrocel. Displayed with a textured light wood platform and luxurious Italian leather material. Featuring unique channel back design with removable...
Category

2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wittmann Merwyn Sofa Bench by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
Merwyn dining sofa 135cm (53.1") with armrests Inside: (cat J) Eclipse day/Shell: Nappa Flint pipping: Nappa Fllint Brass Satin matte
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

De Sede Leather Folds Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/02 2-seat sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Legs steel, matte nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation function. If not specified otherwis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Natural oak Fabric: Sørensen Leather - Dunes Brown 21001 Wood typ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik HumleviK for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Natural oak Fabric: Sørensen Leather - Dunes Brown 21001 Wood typ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Cambridge Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exudes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik HumleviK for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light smoked oak Fabric: Sørensen Leather - Dunes Cognac 21000 Wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Modern Leather Sling Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa - Vienna Brown Leather
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage style classic Chesterfield sofa in Vienna brown leather. This traditional English- style sofa features a button-tufted interior, roll-over arms, nailhead trim accents and t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lilian August Brown Green Leather Tufted Chesterfield Club Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Lillian August
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lilian August large brown green leather tufted chesterfield club lounge chair and ottoman. Item features a large oversize chair, matching ottoman, brass rolling casters, "antiqued" b...
Category

Early 2000s Chesterfield Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Cubist Curve Sofa 70", Upholstered Loveseat with Stainless Steel Base
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
No. SF-001 (70") The Cubist Curve Sofa is a part of the Cubist Collection which was inspired by the Cubist movement. Cubism is about looking at things from another prespective, an a...
Category

2010s Chinese Loveseats

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik HumleviK for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Natural oak Fabric: Sørensen Leather - Dunes Camel 21004 Wood typ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: black oak Fabric: Dunes Anthrazite-21003 Wood types available: na...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Oak

"Keflavik" Sculptural Sofa by Sigurdur Gustafsson for Källemo AB, 2000s
By Källemo
Located in Rīga, LV
"Keflavik" sofa by Sigurdur Gustafsson for Källemo AB, 2000s. Signed and numbered 6/99. Solid mahogany, dark blue leather upholstery, black/blue steel back. An architectural central ...
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Modern Leather Lounge Chair with Handcrafted African Design
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
This functional art piece was designed in collaboration with Tsepo Makate - South African artist and illustrator – who did the beautiful illustration. Enquire about the range of draw...
Category

2010s South African Minimalist Loveseats

Materials

Steel

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

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

Josef Hoffman Attributed Black Leather Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic modern sofa or settee attributed to Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, Austria. The geometric cube motif sofa features soft black leather seating surfaces fitted like a fine Itali...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 Brazilian Rosewood Beige Suede Satin Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 seaters Brazilian rosewood in Beige suede and satin finish. Sofa 3 seats in Brazilian rosewood satin finish with seats and backs. Covered in firs...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Suede, Satin, Rosewood

Giorgio Collection Paradiso Brazilian Rosewood Cocktail Coffee Table SatinFinish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Paradiso coffee / cocktail table in Brasilian rosewood satin finish with walnut inlay top. Brushed steel accents on the base. Size: cm 120 W x 120 D x 43 H. Si...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Suede, Satin, Rosewood

Giorgio Collection Paradiso Brazilian Rosewood End Table with Satin Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Paradiso end table in Brasilian rosewood satin finish with walnut inlay top. Brushed steel accents on the base. Size: cm 64W x 64D x 64H Size: 25”W x 25”D x 25”...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Suede, Satin, Rosewood

Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 Brazilian Rosewood Brown Leather Satin Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 seaters Brazilian rosewood in brown leather and satin finish. Sofa 3 seats in Brazilian rosewood satin finish with seats and backs. covered in fi...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Satin, Rosewood

Mid-Century Style Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mid-century style leather sofa with a distressed oak base. This contemporary sofa is upholstered in traditional brown leather with a button-tufted interior and sides. Dimension...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Style Leather Sofa
Mid-Century Style Leather Sofa
H 31 in W 77 in D 30 in
Frigerio Salotti Modell Cooper Loveseat Armchair Leather Chair Cognac
By Frigerio
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Frigerio leather armchair Modell Cooper that is also a loveseat. The sizes of this Modell Cooper is medium with depth of 103 cm. Featuring maximum softness, the Cooper armchair fea...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Giorgio Italian Paradiso Sofa Brazilian Rosewood Satin Finish Wood Beige Suede
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Italian Giorgio Collection Paradiso loveseat - Sofa 2 seaters Brazilian rosewood satin finish with seats and backs covered in light beige suede. Brushed steel accents on the base....
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Satin, Rosewood, Suede

Art Deco Cambridge Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exudes a st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Divanetto in Vera Pelle e Acciaio, Ispirazione Bauhaus
Located in Felino, IT
Divanetto a 2 posti, struttura in acciaio cromato, imbottitura in poliuretano espanso e fibra poliestere. Rivestimento in vera pelle di qualità. come nuovo. il telaio e' in acciaio...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Giorgio Italian Paradiso Sofa Brazilian Rosewood Satin Finish Wood Brown Leather
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Italian Giorgio Collection Paradiso loveseat - Sofa 2 seaters Brazilian rosewood satin finish with seats and backs covered in first grade brown leather. Brushed steel accents on ...
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Satin

Modern Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian Mid-Century Modern style leather upholstered sofa with a bold box form raised on a minimalist iron leg base. Dimensions: 74" W x 33" D x 32" H Seat 63" W x 20" D x 17"...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modern Leather Sofa
Modern Leather Sofa
H 32 in W 74 in D 33 in
Heavily Pebbled Black 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

Art Deco Loveseat Lisboa Sofa Blue Velvet Gold Leaf Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Lisboa loveseat adds a sophisticated and refined touch to any living area. The sofa is upholstered...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Blue Smoke Leather 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

Celeste Curved Loveseat in Velvet
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Celeste sofa offers unlimited configurations in curved and straight styles to customize your seating space. Made in Los Angeles.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Velvet

Celeste Curved Loveseat in Velvet
Celeste Curved Loveseat in Velvet
H 26.5 in W 75 in D 41 in
Mid Century Style Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style tufted leather upholstered sofa with a vintage brown top grain leather, with a tufted backrest and squared arms on metal base with square tapered legs. Di...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Style Leather Sofa
Mid Century Style Leather Sofa
H 29 in W 88 in D 35 in
Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa, Cuban Cigar
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage-style classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a vintage Cuban cigar color. With tufted backrest and rollover arms, with two padded ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa, Brown Leather
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage-style Classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a vintage brown finish. With tufted backrest and rollover arms, with two padded cushi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Studio Stirling Twin Deal Ochre Soft Leather Sling, Free Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By De Sede, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/02 sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage style Classic English Chesterfield leather upholstered sofa, with top-grain leather in a Havana brown finish. With tufted backrest and rollover arms, with two padded cushio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Waxed Moss Green Leather and Antique Copper 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

Double-Seat Sofa in Milled Black Leather and Oiled Laser-Cut Steel
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sofa double is guilty as charged. Doubling the fun of Klein Agency's sofa Single, this contemporary piece is utilizing the same bulging pillow forms. The double allows ample room...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Cut Steel

Art Deco Cambridge Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exudes a st...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut, Velvet

Amura 'Uchiwa' Chair in Gray Leather by Andrea Quaglio & Manuela Simonelli
By Amura
Located in GRUMO APPULA (BA), IT
Uchiwa draws its inspiration from nature. As in a Japanese fan, the structure that supports the backrest is visible and becomes a decorative element that recalls the veins of a leaf....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/03 2-seat sofa by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainle...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Arflex Hug Love Seat high back and armrest in Perla Leather by Roberto Menghi
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Arflex has had the audacity and the farsightedness, in the course of the years, to cooperate with some of the greatest and prize-awarded architects and designers. Some icons are sti...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

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Contemporary Animal Skin Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of contemporary animal skin loveseats is available at 1stDibs. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco contemporary animal skin loveseats are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large contemporary animal skin loveseats, so small contemporary animal skin loveseats measuring 13.39 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Contemporary animal skin loveseats have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cassina, Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand and Le Corbusier are consistently popular.

How Much are Contemporary Animal Skin Loveseats?

Prices for contemporary animal skin loveseats start at $675 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $6,420.

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.