Open Back Loveseat
Rustic Continental Horn and Leather Lovesesat
Located in New York, NY
Rustic continental style (19/20th Cent) horn design open back loveseat with white leather seat
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Early 20th Century Rustic Loveseats
Materials
Horn, Leather
English Queen Anne Style Carved Open Arm Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
English Queen Anne style (modern) carved open-arm loveseat with a carved crest on a double chair
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Victorian Wicker Loveseat
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Senator's wife. This rolled woven arm loveseat has wicker curlicues in the open areas under the side arm
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Wicker
English Regency Rosewood Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
English Regency style (19/20th Cent) rosewood faux bamboo carved loveseat with open and filigree
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Early 20th Century British Regency Loveseats
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
English Sheraton Lacquered Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
English Sheraton style (modern) black lacquered and gilt decorated loveseat having 3 open "X
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Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Loveseats
Materials
Cane, Wood
Gilt Metal Rope and Tassel Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Gilt metal rope and tassel design loveseat with open design back and upholstered seat (20th cent.)
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20th Century Art Deco Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Chippendale Style Mahogany Loveseat with Striped Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
English Chippendale style (late 19th Century) mahogany loveseat with open carved double chair back
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique English Regency Mahogany Folding Bench Loveseat Sleeper Sofa Campaign
Located in Dayton, OH
bolts along the back side can be released allowing it to fold open into a flat surface with a built in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 39 in W 22 in D 76 in
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mahogany Open Arm Settee
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic mahogany open arm settee or sofa loveseat made in the manner and style of T.H. Robsjohn
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Victorian Style Outdoor Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
an open and airy design featuring a scalloped, scrolled back and kidney-shaped seat. Rustic original
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Mid-20th Century European Rustic Loveseats
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
has curlicues, a woven beaded apron with open weave skirt below, birdcage supported armrests, rolled
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Wicker
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
Open Air Modern Purple Blue Velvet Custom Modular Tufted Loveseat with Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
16” high
Individual units with the back rest measures 36” long x 36” deep x 30” high
Individual
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 108 in D 36 in
2 Contemporary Post-War Black Loveseats
Located in New York, NY
open form back frame with black upholstered seat and back (2- PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Benches
Pair of English Regency Style Rosewood Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
filigree-carved backs (PRICED AS Pair) (Matching loveseat: 012350)
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Regency Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Set/2 Modern Thea Armchair Natural and Blue Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
By Fendi, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
with the beautiful leather-braided back, results in a lightweight, high-performance product for open
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
Mid Century Modern Gradual Sofa with Brown Base by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
favorite books, home decor or drinks in the back of your lounge to create an open area. Both sofas have the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
Brutalist "Disc" Hanging Dry Bar by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chattanooga, TN
the wood to match the semi-gloss original. The mirrored glass back panel was also replaced with a new
Category
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dry Bars
Materials
Resin, Wood
Early 'Camaleonda' Sectional by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, c 1971, Signed
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the incredible comfort. And six (6) full-sized seat backs leaving two of the seat sections to be used
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Olof Ottelin "Duetto" Sofa for Kervo Snickerifabrik Stockmann, Finland, 1950s
By Olof Ottelin
Located in Utrecht, NL
This lovely “Duetto” loveseat was designed back in the 1950s to bring the sitters closer together
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 34.26 in W 60.24 in D 29.53 in
'Camaleonda' in Original Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 1976, Signed
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
most sought-after collectors sets available on the open market.
Designed by Mario Bellini in 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 26 in W 38 in D 38 in
Rope and Tassel Gilt Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Gilt metal Rope and Tassel design loveseat with open swag design back and mesh seat (20th Cent)
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Materials
Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
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Upholstery, Cotton, Walnut
Branching Chandelier, Black/Ivory with Gold Inside, Stilnovo Style, solid brass.
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
For a large room, a hall or an urban loft. This midcentury style chandelier has 32 lights.
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By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 2.25 in
Nerone and Patuzzi 'Elemento Luminose', 1970, Signed, Published, Original Label
By Nerone and Patuzzi
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Beautiful 'elemento luminose' , illuminated wall sculpture designed by the renowned italian sculptors Nerone Ceccarelli & Giovanni Patuzzi (Gruppo NP2) for the gallery 'Forme and...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel, Metal, Copper
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 4.34 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually shaped French Louis XVI style painted and gilt banquette, chaise lounge, bench, daybed or loveseat with Greek key design, ready for your own fabric selection.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Queen Anne Style Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century superb quality Queen Anne style solid mahogany hand-dyed green leather and brass studs armchair, beautifully shaped curved arms, cabriole front legs with a carved ...
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Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Rare Antique Aubusson Rug Burgundy Carpet, Large Wool Tapestry Livingroom Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
Featuring intricately woven motifs and emblems on a mixture of Burgundy Beige backgrounds through the centre. A highly detailed layered border then encloses the handmade carpet.
This...
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Antique 1850s French Aubusson Central Asian Rugs
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Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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Country Modern Spindle Back 1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Loveseat
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s solid oak curved loveseat sofa by Howard Furniture. The loveseat settee features it’s original upholstery. The fabric is a botanical pattern in neutral tan, cream, and ...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 26.5 in W 63 in D 32.5 in
Large German Vintage Blown Glass Flush Mounts Ceiling or Wall Lights 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Berlin, DE
One of ... minimalist blown glass and lacquered metal flush mount.
Germany, 1960s.
Lamp sockets: One x E27 (US E26).
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Flush Mount
Materials
Blown Glass
1950s Design Mid-Century Modern Solid Teakwood Coat Rack with Hat Rack
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality and condition midcentury wall coat rack.
This beautifully designed, perfectly executed and highly practical midcentury coat rack could be the ideal piece to come home...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
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Teak
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Museum Quality Original Louis XVI Tapestry and Painted Canape Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Original French sofa covered with magnificent 18th century Aubusson tapestry bought in Avignon, France. Canape/sofa has a rectangular backrest over down curving arms and shaped seat ...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Vintage Metal Tree Wall Art Sculpture Mid-Century Modern
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage metal tree wall art, three trees. Comes ready to hang.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Metal
Danish Modern Leather Loveseat
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish loveseat, circa 1960's. Well loved original tobacco leather upholstery and solid wood legs. Some wear and tear, as shown in photos.
Please inquire for remote and int...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
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Leather
Newly Upholstered Vintage Painted Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking vintage French style loveseat having painted wood and fabulous new upholstery called "Nympheus" by G P & J Baker.
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Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Empire Revival Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire Revival Loveseat in walnut, rootwood and ebonized wood with gilt bronze fittings. Navy upholstery with silver floral pattern.
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Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Materials
Walnut, Wood
19th Century French Régence Style Walnut Piano Bench or Stool
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty 19th century Régence style piano stool in polished walnut, its padded cushion upholstered in a delicate needlepoint tapestry featuring a design of rosebuds and leaf spr...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Stools
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Upholstery, Walnut
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Cognac Leather Sofa/Loveseat with Teak Frame, Scandinavian Modern, 1970
Located in Houston, TX
(pictured.) This loveseat has an open back frame that is beautiful from any angle as well as an open side
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
H 32.75 in W 53.5 in D 28.5 in
Classic English Chippendale Style Mahogany Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
English Chippendale style antique mahogany loveseat with open carved double chair back having cream
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Superb Art Deco Bauhaus Loveseat with Exotic Walnut Inlay and Mohair Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This superb Art Deco Bauhaus loveseat features a wrapped back in alternating rows of inlaid walnut
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Vintage 1930s American Loveseats
H 28 in W 54 in D 27 in
Carved Oak Monks Bench English Settle Antique 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
are a great piece for the hall as the bench opens up to reveal all the storage area, great for shoes
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Antique 1880s Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Louis XV-Style Love Seat, 19th Century, Carved with Vernis Martin Cameo
Located in Houston, TX
Detail carving in the Louis XV-Style is predominate throughout this
Fine piece. The open fretwork
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Central Living Room Sofa for Bernini, Original Label
By Bernini
Located in Milano, IT
cabinets which open and inside are a record player on one side and a minibar to hold drinks and snacks on
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Patent Vinyl Settee Loveseat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. Crisp piping with a right facing open area on the back. Great modern design.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Loveseat with Pull-Out Side Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
cushion and two wedge-shaped back cushions.
The side table open the width is 78".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Maralunga Club Chair and Loveseat by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, circa 1973
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of Vico Magistretti's award-winning, 1973 Maralunga chair and loveseat for Cassina
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
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Leather
H 29 in W 39 in D 33 in
Stunning Versatile Antique French Empire Mahogany Daybed Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, back pillows and bolsters . It can serve as an elegant sofa, daybed, loveseat or extra bed when
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
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Upholstery, Mahogany
Cini Boeri Gradual Sofa In Black Leather For Knoll, Italy 1970s
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
favorite books, home decor or drinks in the back of your lounge to create an open area. Both sofas have the
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Vintage 1960s Sofas
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Leather, Fiberglass
Wendell Castle Black Molar Group Settee
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
. The settee or loveseat is comprised of gel-coated fiberglass reinforced plastic. A stunning and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
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Fiberglass
Wendell Castle Black Molar Group Settee
By Wendell Castle
Located in Chicago, IL
. The settee or loveseat is comprised of gel-coated fiberglass reinforced plastic. A stunning and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
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Fiberglass
Sublime French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Five Piece Parlor or Salon Set
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very elegant sophisticated French Louis XVI carved 5-piece salon set including square back loveseat
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
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Upholstery, Walnut
Unique Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Era Four Piece Sectional Sofa Set
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
as end table
Sofa 78 inches long
Seat Depth: 21" Cushion from front to back 29”
Loveseats 52
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Walnut
Mid Century Modern Gradual Sofa by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Knoll, Cini Boeri
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
favorite books, home decor or drinks in the back of your lounge to create an open area. Both sofas have the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Plastic
'Kashima' Leather Sectional by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, c. 1976, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
loveseats. This set is an early production year example, signed with 1970s Ligne Roset labels on the backs
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.5 in W 37.5 in L 29.5 in
'Kashima' Leather Sectional by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, c. 1976, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
living room set is comprised of two lounge seats and two loveseat sofas with opposing arms which can be
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.5 in W 37.5 in L 29.5 in
MCM Homecrest White Painted Metal Glider & Taupe Vinyl Cushions & Button Detail
By Homecrest
Located in Topeka, KS
relaxing on your back deck, front porch, or lanai in this super comfortable loveseat glider swing? Cozy up
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 70 in D 25 in
Carl Malmsten "Fästfolket" Two-Seater Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
, outward curving edges on the back and arms and a thick, cosy seat. These features greatly enhance the open
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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H 27.76 in W 55.91 in D 32.29 in
18th Century French Provincial Adjustable Loveseat and Bed
Located in New York, NY
Eighteenth century French Provincial walnut loveseat with an upholstered wing back and seat with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Loveseats
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Milo Baughman Tete a Tete Loveseat for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
of the back to move into either the open or closed position and voila! One has a loveseat or tete a
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Late 20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Sweet Wood Loveseat with Plush Cushion by Furniture Makers "Old Hickory"
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
American-made love-seat features an open slatted back and seat, with generously curved sides of cane. The
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20th Century American Country Loveseats
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Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassic Sofa Couch Loveseat in Hand-Carved Mahogany
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Neoclassical sofa from the mid-19th century with open back sculpted with Classic motifs. Armrests
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Loveseats
Materials
Mahogany
H 36 in W 45 in D 19.2 in
Victorian Wicker Love Seat Shell Back
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Senator's wife. An incredible amount of imagination and skill went into the production of this "Shell Back
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Wicker
Sheraton Style Mahogany Camel Back Floral Upholstered Settee by Sloane
Located in Big Flats, NY
Sheraton style love seat by Sloane features camel back form with mahogany frame having open scroll
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20th Century Sheraton Loveseats
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De Sede DS-47 Buffalo Hide Leather Sofa, circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in San Angelo, TX
, uncoated/open pore buffalo. The entire back side of the sofa wrapping around to the seat backrest is in
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Leather
Antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany Parlor Settee Sofa Love Seat Bench Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Sheraton style bow back parlor sofa or settee. Made of mahogany featuring an arched back
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Antique 19th Century Sheraton Loveseats
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage Black Laquered Hollywood Regency Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A glamorous painted bench having a black laquered frame and an open scroll back with a trellis
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Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
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Upholstery, Wood
Steven Blaess Meditation Pod Armchair in Red Fabric and Metal by Edra 2000s
By Edra
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
flower, and in fact, its peculiar shape was inspired by a flower.
Three large petals open as a
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Early 2000s Italian Other Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Sophisticated Elegance in a Curved Fruitwood Italian Loveseat Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Refined fruitwood settee having lovely curved back with open fretwork, tapered legs and excellent
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Vintage 1940s Italian Settees
Materials
Fruitwood
Austrian Secessionist Settee/ Loveseat by Koloman Moser for J & J Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Koloman Moser
Located in New York City, NY
upholstered seat and back.
Designed by Koloman Moser, (March 30, 1868 – October 18, 1918), an important
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches
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Beech
Vintage Zangerle & Peterson Sheraton Style Mahogany Side Accent Table Chicago
By Zangerle & Peterson
Located in Dayton, OH
who arrived in Chicago just after the Great Fire in 1871. He opened a shop in partnership with his
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Late 20th Century Sheraton End Tables
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Mahogany
H 23.75 in W 16 in D 24 in
'Kashima' Leather Sectional by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, c. 1976, Signed
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ottoman, and four loveseat sofas which of three have an arm on one side and the other is armless. The
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.5 in W 37.5 in D 39 in
1983 Erik Jørgensen EJ 800 Rotor Lounge Sofa in Excellent Condition, Denmark
By Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in Chicago, IL
also invites dialogue when the back is opened. Rotor is Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen's first work
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Stainless Steel
Edwardian Walnut French Salon Seat
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
-1920
Having a very elegant shaped solid walnut frame.
This salon seat has a shaped back with a well
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Vintage 1920s French Louis Philippe Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional 40's Draped Rope and Tassel Sofa, Grosfeld House
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Draped back and sides sofa, with rope and tassel touched,cornacopia influences, inverted
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Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
Wood
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Open Back Loveseat For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal open back loveseat for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every open back loveseat was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an open back loveseat, we have 23 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the open back loveseat you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An open back loveseat, designed in the mid-century modern, Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made open back loveseat has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by B&B Italia, Mario Bellini and Bernini are consistently popular.
How Much is a Open Back Loveseat?
Prices for an open back loveseat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $900 and can go as high as $53,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,250.
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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Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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Early 20th Century Rosewood Armchairs
Vintage Wood Vanity Bench
Platner Marble Table
Antique Bentwood Hat And Coat Stand
Wooden Tv Cabinet
Sheaf Of Wheat End Table
Togo Loveseat
Branch Coat Rack
Wooden Bench Spanish
Table Victorian End Chair
Warren Platner Marble Table
Queen Anne Mahogany Side Table
Organic Shelving
Live Edge Couch
Indoor Modern Swing
Thonet Bentwood Bench
Swivel Rockers
Used Swivel Rockers