Modern Canvas Loveseats
Vintage Military Canvas and Marbled Rust 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
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Copper Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available options.
This version of our Inheritance Loveseat is upholstered in indigo canvas. Our indigo
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Brass Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
available options.
This version of our Inheritance Loveseat is upholstered in indigo canvas. Our indigo
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Leaf and Charcoal Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loveseat can be a comfortable seat on its own, or used as part of our Modular Sectional.
Shown here with
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Cream and Charcoal Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
loveseat can be a comfortable seat on its own, or used as part of our Modular Sectional.
Shown here with
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2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Cees Braakman Birch Loveseat for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet little Alvar Aalto style bent birch framed loveseat with original strapping and new natural
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Birch, Canvas
Leolux Oak Framed Brick Leather Loveseat
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Leolux solid oak framed loveseat with natural brick leather on canvas sling support
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Leolux Oak Framed Cognac Leather Loveseat with Removable Headrests
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Leolux light oak loveseat with removable headrests. Beautiful natural Cognac leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.75 in W 61 in D 33.5 in
Loveseat with Walnut Banded Barrel Back, Hand-Turned Legs and Tufting
By Moran Woodworked Furniture, Michael Moran and Celia Gibson
Located in Gallatin, NY
A new iteration which echoes that of our chairs of the same name, the loveseat, shown here in
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
Outdoor Leaf & Charcoal Sectional
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
loveseat can be a comfortable seat on its own, or used as part of our Modular Sectional.
Shown here with
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
2-Seater Sofa, Loveseat, Swed Form, Sweden 1970s, by Johan Bertil Häggström
By Johan Bertil Häggström
Located in Zagreb, HR
seat made of black canvas. The chair has an original loose cushion upholstered in soft black corduroy
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 57.09 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Four-Seat Sectional
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: 2 Canvas Loveseats with arms on opposite sides and 1 Leather Ottoman.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is
Category
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto Style Lounge Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in Natural Canvas
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Canvas with Bent Natural Plywood Frame in the Style of Alvar Aalto. In Good Original Condition with Some
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Birch
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 24 in
Original 932-Quartet Leather Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1964
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
/ loveseat sofa or separated as club / lounge chairs, also can add additional pieces to this set to make it a
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas
H 23 in W 70 in D 36 in
Outdoor Cream and Charcoal Corner Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to be used in conjunction with other pieces, the corner chair can be connected to the loveseat, chair
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Leaf and Charcoal Corner Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to be used in conjunction with other pieces, the corner chair can be connected to the loveseat, chair
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Leaf and Charcoal Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comfortable seat on its own, or used as part of our Modular Sectional by connecting it to the loveseat, corner
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Cream and Charcoal Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
loveseat, corner chair, or coffee table.
Shown here with cream upholstery and charcoal frame, with tan
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Club Chair with Walnut Banded Barrel Back and Hand-Turned, Tapered Legs
By Moran Woodworked Furniture, Michael Moran and Celia Gibson
Located in Gallatin, NY
design comes upholstered in an unbleached, organic cotton canvas. Upholstery is always alternatively
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cotton, Walnut
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By Difane, Raul de la Cerda
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The concept is based on the essence of the material itself, with a clean and brutalist style: straight lines, geometric shapes, fewer ornaments, less noise and more naturalness. The ...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
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Marble
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Textile
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table.
2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.
Category
2010s Modern Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Oak
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
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Tung JA3, Burgundy Red Side Table, by John Astbury for &Tradition
By John Astbury
Located in Dubai, AE
Contemporary British designer John Astbury wanted to create a side table endowed with a sense of monolithic strength. The result was Tung, a compact piece supported by three curved l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Stunning Custom Designed Round Ottoman with Stainless Steel Base
By Cain Modern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful round loveseat/ottoman with upholstered top.
This beautiful ottoman can be used indoors or outdoors, it is perfect for homes with large living or family rooms, ideal for e...
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2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Pleated Wall Light LED version with Linen Shade off-white Handmade
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Limited edition handmade Pleated Wall Light. The white linen gives the light a soft glow and the delicate shape of the light is carefully fitted around a brushed stainless steel arm...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
H 14.77 in W 5.71 in D 2.96 in
White Rounded Square Quad Coffee Table in Stone Composite by Mike Ruiz-Serra
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cast in stone composite, the Quad table gets its bright white color and unique matte finish from a special blend of marble dust and resin, making it both more durable and lighter wei...
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2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Composition
Quilted Vintage Military Canvas Throw Blanket
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
After several years of using military canvas half shelters to upholster our sofas and chairs from The Inheritance Collection, we have accumulated a great deal of scrap material. Most...
Category
2010s American Arts and Crafts Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Materials
Wood
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Outdoor Armless Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. ...
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2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Suelo Outdoor Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo outdoor modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. ...
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
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Mahogany
Collection of Fourteen 19th Century French Copper Egg Poacher or Escargot Pans
Located in Haarlem, NL
Lovely decorative set of fourteen antique copper escargot or egg poach pans.
Hand-hammered copper, tin lined with hand cast brass handles.
I'm told they where used for egg-poaching ...
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
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Copper, Brass
Empire Flame Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental Empire flame mahogany chest of drawers with marble top and gilt bronze mounts, 19th century. With a black rectangular marble top over 4 flame mahogany drawers flanked by ...
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Bronze
1957 Handcrafted Black Oak Rectangular Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted black oak rectangular dining table.
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Dining Room Tables
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Hardwood, Oak, Bentwood
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Yngve Ekström Pine and Canvas Loveseat
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Yngve Ekström loveseat with lightly refinished pine frame, newly upholstered cushions in
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Canvas, Pine
Gerard Van Den Berg Style Loveseat with New Canvas
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Gerard Van Den Berg Style loveseat with newly reupholstered light weight white canvas
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Canvas, Wood
Yvenge Ekstrom Inspired Pine Loveseat
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Yvenge Ekstrom inspired pine loveseat with canvas sling and striped cushion. Very good original
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Canvas, Foam, Pine
Minimalist Midcentury Loveseat with Clean Lines
Located in Pasadena, CA
A 1960s comfy loveseat with clean lines and minimalist detailing. Re-upholstered in soft light grey
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Canvas, Upholstery
Kembo "Ultrex" Model/Series Loveseat
By J. Meyer, Kembo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ultrex series loveseat by Just Meyer for Kembo, 1970s. Tubular chrome frame, canvas support and new
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Leolux Blue Leather Bucket Loveseat
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Little Leolux blue leather bucket loveseat. Two comfy blue leather cushions sit inside a
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Oak
Esko Pajamies Oak Framed Loveseat for Asko
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oak framed loveseat by Esko Pajamies for Asko. Newly upholstered natural canvas cushions. Back
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Canvas, Upholstery, Oak
Leolux Natural Wood Framed Loveseat
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural leather bucket seats on a lightly refinished light wood frame and original brown canvas
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Little LeoLux Loveseat with Coral Leather
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Little MOD Leolux loveseat with dark wood frame, canvas sling support and coral leather cushions
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kembo "Ultrex" Model/Series Light Blue and Chrome Loveseat
By J. Meyer, Kembo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ultrex series 2-seat loveseat by Just Meyer for Kembo, 1970s. Tubular chrome frame, canvas support
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Metal
Vintage Rosewood Loveseat or Settee by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
loose cushions in blue canvas upholstery
Made in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
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Fabric, Rosewood
Foldable Italian Sofa with Grey Steel Frame, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
loose cushions by an unknown designer.
Period: Mid-Century Modern, 1980-1989
Place of origin: Italy
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
George Smith Original Settee
By George Smith
Located in Wichita, KS
Vintage Classic George Smith settee loveseat. Cream canvas slipcover and canvas lining. Turned legs
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Late 20th Century British British Colonial Loveseats
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Upholstery, Wood
2-Seater Sofa, Lounge Chair, Swed Form, Sweden 1970s, by Johan Bertil Häggström
By Johan Bertil Häggström, Swed Furn
Located in Zagreb, HR
made of black canvas. The chair has an original loose cushion upholstered in soft black color corduroy
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in
Solid Teak Danish Loveseat Sofa in Original Cognac Leather by Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Scandinavian Modern loveseat sofa. This hefty brute won't creek, wobble or bow under the weight of your guests
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Leather
H 28.74 in W 62.5 in D 30.5 in
Original Cognac Leather Solid Teak Danish Sofa Loveseat Set by A. Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Scandinavian Modern sofa set. These hefty brutes won't creek, wobble or bow under the weight of your guests or
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29 in W 89 in D 31 in
Yngve Ekström Pine and Canvas 3-Seat Sofa
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
canvas. In otherwise good original condition. Photographed with matching loveseat also available
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Original Painting of Adorable Pomeranian in Stylish Interior
Located in Hopewell, NJ
loveseat, Mid-Century Modern chandelier and a magical starry background.
Custom frame.
By Princeton
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas
Solid Teak Original Cognac Leather Danish 3-Seater Sofa by A. Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Scandinavian Modern sofa. This hefty brute won't creek, wobble or bow under the weight of your guests or ask
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Alvar Aalto Style Bent Plywood Lounge Chair By Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Netherlands. This chair has been newly reupholstered in natural canvas, has a bent natural plywood frame
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare French 19th c. Serpentine Back Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in New York, NY
tied springs and newly upholstered in a white cotton canvas fabric. Handcarved walnut frame with shell
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Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
Restored Original Leather Solid Teak Danish Loveseat Sofa by A. Mikael Laursen
By Percival Lafer, A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Scandinavian Modern loveseat sofa. This hefty brute won't creek, wobble or bow under the weight of your guests
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Leather, Teak
H 29 in W 62 in D 31 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
Original vintage ale Bambole two-seat sofa or loveseat designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Foam
'Le Bambole' Thick Hide Leather Loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Le Bambole' loveseat by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia has thick gorgeous dark brown
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
H 28.5 in W 67 in D 33 in
Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis "Oslo" Wood Frame Sofa
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cushion has visible wear and patina to the leather, stained in few places. The canvas lining is newly
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Birch, Leather
MOD 1970s Leolux Leather and Chrome Loveseat
By Leolux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible MOD Leolux midcentury well worn tan leather and chrome framed loveseat with canvas sling
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Arne Norell Style Leather Loveseat with Bent Wood Frame
By Arne Norell, Coja Culemborg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Norell style coral leather loveseat with lightly refinished bentwood frame and padded leather
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Leather, Wood
Jens Risom New Canval like Upholstery Loveseat Sofa by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Jens Rrisom sofa on oiled walnut legs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
Original 'Le Bambole' Lounge Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, Signed
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
loveseat sofa and would work great in a Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Bernt Petersen Pair of "Rag" Easy Chairs
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Bernt Petersen
Located in Highland, IN
Scandinavian. The frames of Oregon pine support canvas seat cushions of natural cotton. The soft, casual seat
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Pine
Mikael Laursen 3-Seat Solid Teak Danish Sofa Couch Original Cognac Leather
By Percival Lafer, A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Scandinavian Modern sofa. This hefty brute won't creek, wobble or bow under the weight of your guests or ask
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 28.74 in W 89 in D 30.5 in
Original Cognac Leather Solid Teak Danish Loveseat Sofa by A. Mikael Laursen
By A. Mikael Laursen, Percival Lafer, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Scandinavian Modern loveseat sofa. This hefty brute won't creek, wobble or bow under the weight of your guests
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Striped Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American 1970s two-person seat. Pine frame with canvas sling seat support. Four tufted cushions in
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Landes Manufacturing Company Sling Loveseat Design by Jerry Johnson
By Landes Manufacturing Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Design plus gallery has a Landes Manufacturing Company sling loveseat design by Jerry Johnson. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Poet Sofa
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl "Poet" sofa, new edition by House of Finn Juhl, Denmark, in Indigo canvas upholstery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Canvas
Vintage IKEA Polhem Leather and Bentwood Loveseat
By Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Tord Björklund in the 1980s for IKEA, this incredible, and durable loveseat boasts a
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
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Modern Canvas Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of modern canvas loveseats available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct modern canvas loveseats — often made from canvas, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Find 8 antique and vintage modern canvas loveseats at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Modern canvas loveseats have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern canvas loveseats bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made modern canvas loveseats over the years, but those made by Stephen Kenn, Asko and Cees Braakman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Modern Canvas Loveseats?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,633, while they’re typically $1,500 on the low end and $14,200 highest priced.
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.
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