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North American Cotton Loveseats

Striped Loveseat with Pine Frame, Set of 2
Located in Outremont, QC
Pine Striped Loveseat Two available, sold separately Reupholstered with heavy duty midnight & off white fabric. Exceeds 100,000 double rubs, 60% Cotton, 30% Polyester, 10% Flax. Ma...
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Loveseats

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Cotton, Pine

Briance Duo
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant love seat is the companion piece of our popular Briance chair. It has five cast brass legs and a distinctive curved back. The beauty of the tapered brass legs with their...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Briance Duo
Briance Duo
H 29.5 in W 57 in D 28 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 walnut with green cotton upholstery and two rows of button tufting, uses an elongated ba...
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2010s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Walnut, Cotton

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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
Our barrel form, fit to your body, sits atop four hand-turned and tapered legs. As the back band meets the line of the arm and joins the face frame, a three-way mitered joint unites ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Cotton, Walnut

Shearling Sheepskin Pillow, Hazelnut Brown
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Elevate the cozy textures in your decor with this charming hazelnut brown shearling pillow. The boucle style wool pile features a short curly wool that will bring a room to life. Par...
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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Shearling Sheepskin Pillow, Hazelnut Brown
Shearling Sheepskin Pillow, Hazelnut Brown
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in
"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

Striped Armchair with Pine Frame
Located in Outremont, QC
Pine Striped Armchair Reupholstered with heavy duty midnight & off white fabric. Exceeds 100,000 double rubs, 60% Cotton, 30% Polyester, 10% Flax. Made in America. Not suitable for ...
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Late 20th Century North American Armchairs

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Cotton, Pine

Striped Armchair with Pine Frame
Striped Armchair with Pine Frame
H 32 in W 39 in D 31 in
Contemporary Minimal Round Coffee Center Table in Travertine Stone Natural Pores
Located in Porto, PT
Lunarys Center Table is an outstanding modern design piece. A key coffee table for a contemporary living room project seems to come directly from space. Made in travertine stone is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables

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Travertine

Curved Loveseat in Beige lambswool Danish 1940's Banana Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
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. Beautiful round lines and iconic b...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

Pair of Vintage Light Green Armchairs with Wooden Structure, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. They feature a wooden structure, which is padded and upholstered in light green fabric. These armchairs are vintage therefore they might show slight traces of ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940s Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Red Mohair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved sofa/loveseat in red mohair wool fabric. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the cushions are nice and firm and the sofa ver...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat in Beige Lambswool
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. Beautiful round lines and iconic b...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Bespoke Round Italian Travertine Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Travertine

Danish Modern Black Leather Loveseat
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather mid-century loveseat, circa 1960's. Original pitch black leather in great condition! Solid wood legs and robust construction. Simple modern lines to suit any decor. Very comf...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Danish 1940-50's Curved Sofa or Loveseat
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably manufactured around 1950 even if the original design came out of the late art deco e...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Beech, Wool

Danish Modern Brown Leather Loveseat
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather mid-century loveseat, circa 1960's. Cozy, comfortable brown leather, classic modern design. Solid wood legs and compact footprint, some minor marks consistent with age.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Italian Vintage Mid-Century Armchairs, Set of Two, 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian 20th-century vintage curved chairs fully restored condition with new off-white upholstery, black re-lacquered legs -they were initially in a white lacquer- and alumin...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Danish Modern Tobacco Leather Loveseat by Stouby
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather mid-century loveseat, circa 1960's. Original tobacco leather is soft and supple while also being durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Very comfortable seats, lined w...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

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Leather

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Mid-Century Baker Upholstered Two-Seat Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Baker upholstered two-seat sofa or love seat Our living room furniture from our childhood home included this upholstered sofa along with an upholstered armchair and love ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Cotton, Wood

Mid-century Baker Upholstered Loveseat or Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury Baker upholstered love seat Our living room furniture from our childhood home included this upholstered love seat along with an upholstered armchair and sofa of the same ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Cotton, Wood

1970s Curved Back Sloped Arm Loveseat with Original Splatter Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Curved back sloped arm loveseat with original splatter upholstery, USA, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s American Loveseats

Materials

Cotton

"Prado" Sofa Mexican Contemporary design in Parota Wood, Copper or Brass Detail
By Laura Noriega
Located in Zapopan, MX
"Prado" sofa is inspired by the layers of colors and very defined material of the valleys of the West of Mexico where the small metallic details remember the light of the sun in the ...
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2010s Mexican Modern Sofas

Materials

Copper

1940's Custom Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Settee from the 1940s. New Upholstery and Finish. Curved Back Interior and Exterior.
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Vintage 1940s American Settees

Materials

Cotton, Lacquer, Wood

1940's Custom Settee
1940's Custom Settee
H 34 in W 49 in D 30 in
Vintage Regency Printed Floral Loveseat
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency loveseat. A chic printed floral in brilliant colors. A bright white for ground on a cotton jacquard. Coordinating pieces also available in the same print. ...
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Late 20th Century American Regency Loveseats

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Cotton, Wood, Feathers

Vintage Regency Printed Floral Loveseat
Vintage Regency Printed Floral Loveseat
H 31.5 in W 69 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Coastal Balloon Back Cane Loveseat
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho loveseat. The iconic balloon back shape with inset cane panels. Newly upholstered in a chic floral printed linen cotton blend. The 2 throw pillows are include...
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Late 20th Century North American Loveseats

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Cotton, Linen, Wood

Vintage Coastal Balloon Back Cane Loveseat
Vintage Coastal Balloon Back Cane Loveseat
H 58.5 in W 48.5 in D 26.5 in
Contemporary Designer Acrylic Leg Settee with Button Tufted Seat and Tight Back
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st century, custom button tufted settee with carved acrylic legs. Upholstered in blue and green interlocking geometric cotton fabric on an off white ground, with matching (2) and c...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Settees

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Cotton, Linen, Acrylic, Wood

Vintage Regency Printed Sectional Loveseat Set
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic pair of regency high back chairs. The pieces are placed together to make a chic little loveseat. Painted wood in the most charming robins Gregg blue with gilt touches. A ...
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Loveseats

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Cotton, Wood, Paint

1960’s Sofa Solid Walnut Arms & Legs
Located in Long Beach, CA
A beautiful example of 60's fine design. Freshly reupholstered in a black and white cotton blend fabric and featuring raised solid walnut armrests and legs. This sofa is exceptionall...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Cotton, Walnut

Antique Upholstery Walnut Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1900s lovely settee is in great condition and beautifully crafted out of walnut wood and has been completely restored and upholstery by our professional craftsmen team in the ho...
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Antique Early 1900s American Queen Anne Benches

Materials

Metal

Antique Upholstery Walnut Bench
Antique Upholstery Walnut Bench
H 35.5 in W 48 in D 25 in
Vintage Modern Tweed Sofa, 1970's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Paris, ON
This piece showcases a clean modern silhouette. Perfect for reading a good book or entertaining.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Wool

Vintage Modern Tweed Sofa, 1970's
Vintage Modern Tweed Sofa, 1970's
H 28.5 in W 72.5 in D 36.5 in
“Palm Beach" Love Seat in Greeff Peony Garden
Located in Hanover, MA
Love seat size sofa upholstered in famous vintage quilted cotton ‘Peony Garden’ from the Jasmine and Jade Collection, by Greeff, for Warner and Sons. Undoubtedly many will recognize...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats

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Cotton, Upholstery

1950's Broyhill Premier British Colonial Style Loveseat
By Broyhill
Located in Southampton, NJ
1950's Broyhill Premier loveseat with new custom cushions & upholstery. Solid wood construction and grasscloth surround, hand rubbed original finish with warm patina. Timeless design...
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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Loveseats

Materials

Walnut, Cotton, Grasscloth, Upholstery

Stunning White Weiman Preview Chaise Lounge
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sexy and classic chaise lounge in beautiful condition. The pure white fabic is soft and feels beautiful to the touch. Sofa has been professionally deep cleaned and proof is available...
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues

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Cotton

Stunning White Weiman Preview Chaise Lounge
By Weiman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sexy and classic chaise lounge in beautiful condition. The pure white fabric is soft and feels beautiful to the touch. Sofa has been Professionally Deep Cleaned and proof is availabl...
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1990s American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues

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Cotton

Pair of Modern 1960s Floating Pagoda Sofas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of vintage mid-century modern sofas crafted out of walnut wood and has been fully restored & refinished by our professional craftsmen team. The pair features a unique carved f...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa made in the style of Milo Baughman that is professionally restored and features a newly stained walnut color and lacquered finish. The modern loves...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Loveseat
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Loveseat
H 24.75 in W 65.5 in D 35 in
1980s Vintage English Custom Chintz Love-Seat
Located in Livingston, NJ
Romantic and comfy English chintz love-seat. With a high, rounded back, this piece is custom upholstered in an English cotton print. In this print you will find palm leaves and other...
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Late 20th Century North American Loveseats

Materials

Cotton

Hollywood Regency Napoleon Style Faux Bamboo Windsor Barrel Back Settee in Teak
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Carved teak barrel back settee. Faux bamboo down to the carved rootball feet with ornate rope & tassel details similar to Napoleon chairs. Newly upholstered in designer trellis fabr...
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Settees

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Cotton, Polyester, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Lounge Loveseat
Located in West Hartford, CT
Made in the United States in the 1970s, this Milo Baughman style lounge loveseat has newer neutral upholstery and great lines.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Probber or Wormley Style Tan Upholstered Sofa Couches, a Pair
By Edward Wormley, Harvey Probber
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa couches in the style of Harvey Probber or Edward Wormley are circa 1960. With Classic midcentury styling, the sofas have an elegant profi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery

1950s Restored Heywood Wakefield Aristocrat Sofa Settee
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Heywood Wakefield 1950s Aristocrat series loveseat sofa. Fully restored and modified to a rich walnut finish revealing marvelous wood grains evident in the Danish modern influenced f...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Walnut

19th Century Victorian Wicker Settee
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
This painted wicker fanciful Victorian settee features all the bells and whistles the Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. was known for; curves, rolls, curlicues, scrolls, fish scales an...
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Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Wicker, Hardwood

19th Century Victorian Wicker Settee
19th Century Victorian Wicker Settee
H 39.5 in W 43 in D 20 in
Stunning George Nakashima Style Live Edge Walnut Sofa with Accents in Ebony
By George Nakashima, Joe Pepe, Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful solid walnut live edge sofa having accents in ebony. New upholstery. Measures: 41" x 81"x 33" H x W x D Seat height 18". Built by noted New Hope, PA ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Ebony, Walnut

Mid-Century Wicker Sofa with Tulu Textiles Turkish Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully designed Mid-Century Modern wicker sofa recently covered in Tulu textiles balthazar blue cotton fabric from Turkey. White wicker is structurally sound and includes minor ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wicker

Mid-Century American Modern 1950s Slipper Loveseat, Red Sofa
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and comfy 1950s American modern small sofa loveseat, freshly recover in cotton tweed red fabric , new foam new fabric sitting on four black lacquered tapper legs, simple ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Steven Chase "Amphibious" Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Steve Chase designed modern sofa done in a golden beige cotton velvet. Biography: His work has won numerous design awards and appears frequently in publications like "A...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Steven Chase "Amphibious" Sofa
Steven Chase "Amphibious" Sofa
H 34 in W 68 in D 23 in
Gustavian Style Settees
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Swedish Gustavian or French Louis XVI style with waterleaf carved arms, carved and caned sides upholstered settees. Newly reupholstered. Can be sold separately.
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Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Loveseats

Materials

Fruitwood, Cane, Paint, Cotton

Gustavian Style Settees
Gustavian Style Settees
H 33.5 in W 46.25 in D 29 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa finely restored in a cotton linen fabric.Sculpted solid wood mahogany base which is seen on the backside detail. Fully restored and reupholstered in a ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
H 29 in W 92 in D 35 in
2 Piece Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Low slug armless two piece sofa, in original cream color cotton velvet, some wear to fabric, usable as is or reupholster to taste. Can be configured as one long sofa (120"- L ) or a...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Wood

2 Piece Sectional Sofa
2 Piece Sectional Sofa
H 27.75 in W 120 in D 30 in
Steven Chase "Amphibious" Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
An original sofa designed by famed California designer, Steven Chase. Original Oatmeal nubby wool upholstery.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Steven Chase "Amphibious" Sofa
Steven Chase "Amphibious" Sofa
H 27 in W 72 in D 38 in
American Art Deco "Cloud" Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s curved back American Art DEco sofa upholstered in a Mink color antique velvet.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Cotton

American Art Deco "Cloud" Sofa
American Art Deco "Cloud" Sofa
H 29 in W 76 in D 37 in
Pair of Harvey Probber Loveseats
Located in New York, NY
A pair of original Harvey Probber love seats in a blue velvet and walnut legs. Purchased from the estate of a former executive of Harvey Probber. Price is for the pair.
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Vintage 1960s American Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Mid-Century Milo Baughman Chrome Sofa Couch
Located in NYC, NY
A Handsome well built Milo Baughman sofa with chrome flat bar accents in original Larsen fabric.
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Small Settee
Located in New York, NY
Reproduction based on a 1940's small settee with a gently curved back on mahogany tapered legs.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Settees

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Small Settee
Small Settee
H 29.5 in W 53 in D 30.5 in
Ratchet Love Seat By Baker Furniture
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Elegant Love seat by Baker Furniture . Plush cotton fabric in sandy tones. Two chinoiserie side pillows . Four Walnut artichoke finials on the corners, two large tassles.
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20th Century American Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Ratchet Love Seat By Baker Furniture
H 30 in W 68.5 in D 32 in
Regency Style Settee
Located in East Hampton, NY
Clean lines and comfort make this a wonderful piece....all new upholstery in muslin.....simple mahogany leg....
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Vintage 1930s American Loveseats

Materials

Wood, Muslin, Down

Regency Style Settee
Regency Style Settee
H 32.5 in W 47 in D 25.5 in
Lou Hodges Sling Loveseat
By Lou Hodges
Located in New York, NY
A handcrafted oak loveseat in Haitian cotton design by California designer Lou Hodges. Sale price noted
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Vintage 1970s American Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Oak

Lou Hodges Sling Loveseat
Lou Hodges Sling Loveseat
H 30 in W 68 in D 32 in
Tête-à-Tête Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A fresh take on the classic tête-à-tête. Original pecan-brown all-cotton upholstery, overscaled piping and plush cushioning make this sofa very comfortable for two. Supported by five...
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Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Tête-à-Tête Sofa
Tête-à-Tête Sofa
H 18 in W 92 in D 36 in
Leather Chippendale-Style Loveseat
Located in Seattle, WA
Ellis and Squires, Inc. Chippendale-style Sofa; in a gently worn black leather and classic nailhead trim; with serpentine back & refined rolled arms, classic box cushions and simple...
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Vintage 1950s American Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cotton, Down

Leather Chippendale-Style Loveseat
Leather Chippendale-Style Loveseat
H 36 in W 58 in D 32 in
Vintage Mcguire Rattan Love Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic McGuire style upholstered in hand blocked Indian cotton quilting. Black, white with red trim.
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Vintage 1960s American Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery

Vintage Mcguire Rattan Love Seat
Vintage Mcguire Rattan Love Seat
H 28.5 in W 75 in D 26 in
Ward Bennett Low Moderne Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A great sleek modern designed sofa by designer, Ward Bennett. It is upholstered in a hunter green thick mohair. Sale price noted
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Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton

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North American Cotton Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of north american cotton loveseats for sale on 1stDibs. North american cotton loveseats have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of north american cotton loveseats to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco north american cotton loveseats are of considerable interest. Large north american cotton loveseats can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller north american cotton loveseats available at 1stDibs — each spanning 7 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Heywood-Wakefield Co., Steve Chase and Joe Pepe each produced beautiful north american cotton loveseats that are worth considering.

How Much are North American Cotton Loveseats?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,200, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $12,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Loveseats for You

Antique and vintage loveseats are functional and totally charming furniture in homes large and small these days. They first appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries, though they were not yet known by this endearing term.

These petite, two-seat sofas were originally intended to comfortably sit a woman clad in what were the era’s large and elaborate dresses — ornate hooped garments with copious folds of fabric, embroidery and lace. However, because the original seats featured just enough space for two, they quickly became popular for couples that were courting. Loveseats meant that the couples could engage in close conversation, but furniture makers ensured that there was enough space between sitters to prioritize modesty.

In the early days of loveseats, the furnishings were minimalist in appearance and could often be found in an s-shape, with the two sides facing each other. The spare seating was initially little more than a wooden bench, as loveseats weren’t yet upholstered or cushioned. Design of the seating evolved over time, and this wide chair was eventually padded and tufted for comfort. During the 1800s, loveseats were a luxurious addition to the homes of the wealthy, and even today, antique 19th-century loveseats are still quite alluring. In any lavishly decorated parlor of the Victorian era, you might find a pair of partygoers tucked into a particularly plush iteration of these cozy perches, one boasting arched crests of carved mahogany over its sculpted seats, with front cabriole legs resolving in paw feet.

In modern homes, loveseats — even antique Victorian loveseats — pair well with oversize sofas or are ideal replacements for sofas, particularly if you’re working on organizing and furnishing a smaller space. A loveseat is a stylish addition to a home library or a reading nook and can easily be situated at the foot of the bed in your bedroom. In the living room, you may wish to position your vintage loveseat and couch around a central focal point, such as a distinguishing architectural feature or a fireplace. But be sure to leave some walking room between your seating and any nearby coffee tables or side tables. Allow for around two feet for guests to pass between a couch and chair or loveseat and at least a foot between a loveseat and coffee table.

Find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage loveseats today on 1stDibs.