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Maison Jansen Rare Stamped Silver Leaf Settee in Black Raw Silk
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite and elegant Directoire style silver leaf settee with black raw silk upholstery on tufted back, seat and padded arms, France, 1950s. This settee was likely designed as a spe...
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Vintage 1950s French Directoire Settees

Materials

Silk, Wood

'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
Category

1990s Italian Bauhaus Settees

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Italian Modern Black Leather sofa pillow arm Loveseat Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Italian Modern Black Leather sofa Loveseat. Comfortable design and shape 2 seat sofa with pillow arm cushions that sits on 4 large round tapered birch wood legs. Great vi...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Mid century modern neon pink wild 1980s upholstered loveseat sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century post modern 2 seat sofa with neon pink ultrasuede and wild funky 1980’s print upholstery. Sofas are made by Thayer Coggin. Very clean sofas. Ready for use. Located in Wil...
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Ultrasuede

Mid century modern beautiful Black leather 2 seat loveseat sofa with walnut legs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century modern beautiful Black leather 2 seat loveseat sofa with walnut legs. Beautiful Black leather that shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great small deep leathe...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Midcentury Danish Modern Low Curved Arm Black Leather 2 Seat Sofa birch Legs
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Symmetry MMid Century Scandinavian modern Curved arm Low Mid century Danish modern Black leather 2 seat sofa with Birch wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful thick Black leat...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Birch

Mid Century Jack Lenor Larsen Sofa Peck & Hills Lattice Basket Weave
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Peck & Hills
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning lattice or basket weave velour loveseat by Peck & Hills, NYC. Fantastic colors with browns, tan and dark navy blue that appears black in the manner of Jack Lenor Larsen. One...
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

1980's Dark Green Leather Sofa by Molinari with Wide Arms and Chrome Legs
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's MOD dark green leather sofa by Molinari. An attractive loungy loveseat with oversized armrests and molded chrome feet. This sofa is in original condition with some leather ind...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

1950s Italian loveseat bench in teal velvet
Located in London, GB
A wonderful loveseat bench with sculpted back standing on black metal legs recently upholstered in lush teal velvet . Designed C1950 . Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Loveseats

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian loveseat bench in teal velvet
1950s Italian loveseat bench in teal velvet
H 29.53 in W 56.7 in D 20.87 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa Loveseat
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa Loveseat by Skipper Mobler. Stunning design and shape 2 seat sofa with 2 additional arm cushions that sits on 4 large round ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Vintage Postmodern Black Leather Loveseat Sofa, 1980s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible vintage postmodern black leather loveseat couch in the style of Poul Kjaerholm is circa 1980. The unique two-seat loveseat sofa is sturdy and well-built with a clean,...
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Vintage 1980s Danish Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

1970's Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Loveseats - a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of original vintage Midcentury Modern loveseats couches for sale. They were manufactured in 1978, and still have the original fabric. They are tuxedo sofas, and are really comfo...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini Le Bambole Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in LEWES, GB
A beautiful Mario Bellini Le Bambole sofa, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in a beautifully soft premium, taupe, pure alpaca fabric. Marked on the under...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca

Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two cushion loveseat sofa by Thomas Lloyd. Beautiful worm leather throughout with leather covered buttons, scrolling arms and nail head trim. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Chesterfield Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Chesterfield Leather Sofa
H 27.75 in W 65 in D 34.5 in
Vintage Cinna Loveseat Sofa By Ligne Roset, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Cinna Loveseat Sofa By Ligne Roset, Circa 1970. Original black leather upholstery with very light patina and use.
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Vintage 1970s European Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Tufted Leather Oxblood Loveseat by Thomas Lloyd
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1980s; Thomas Lloyd Furniture - Treorchy, Wales Vintage English tufted leather sofa in oxblood red. This gorgeous piece boasts a deep shade of red, contrasted by lighter tones o...
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Vintage 1980s English Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Matteo Grassi Black Leather Loveseat
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Matteo Grassi loveseat c.1980s, Italy, features a steel frame wrapped in black saddle leather with stitched detailing. The armrests, seat and backrests have comfy leather cushion wit...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Jugendstil Black Beech Grey Vintage Small Bench Josef Hoffmann circa 1905 Vienna
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Jugendstil black beech grey suede leather small bench designed by Josef Hoffmann circa 1905, Vienna. A gorgeous small bench with a black stained solid beechwood frame, while the cove...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Benches

Materials

Suede, Beech

Vico Magistretti Navy / Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina Italy 80s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Original Loveseat sofa "Maralunga," designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy during the late circa late 1970s/1980s. This exceptionally comfortable two-seate...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

1990s Salotti Post Modern Black Leather Loveseat Sofa
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite black leather loveseat. The ultra rare loveseat exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding d...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Vintage Comfortable Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset (1/2)
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Izegem, VWV
This deep seat comfortable 2-seater sofa model Brigantin was created by the famous French designer Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1981. All in foam, covered by a super soft grey/...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Foam

Vico Magistretti Black 2-Seater Loveseat Maralunga Sofa Cassina, Italy, 80s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Basel, BS
Original Loveseat sofa "Maralunga," designed by Vico Magistretti and manufactured by Cassina in Italy during the late circa late 1970s/1980s. This exceptionally comfortable two-seate...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Ligne Roset Marsala Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy, France, the 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Almelo, NL
Ligne Roset Marsala sofa in black leather by Michel Ducaroy, the 1970s. Good-looking black leather Marsala two-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1970s. The large leath...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Plexiglass

Vintage Contemporary Post Modern Black Velvet Loveseat
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Post Modern Black Velvet Loveseat If interested, please inquire about matching sofa.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Edward Axel Roffman Black Vinyl Loveseat
By Edward Axel Roffman
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Edward Axel Roffman Black Vinyl Loveseat. Featuring a rounded back design, original black vinyl upholstery, and modern chrome legs. This is a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kazuhide Takahama two-seater 'Marcel' sofa for Gavina, Italy, 1965
By Gavina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in London, GB
Japanese designer Kazuhide Takahama (1930–2010) started working in Kazuo Fuioka’s studio soon after completing his architecture studies in Tokyo. In 1957 he oversaw the design of Jap...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Cowhide

Mid Century Post Modern Curved Chaise Lounge or Loveseat in Black Velvet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek contemporary chaise lounge circa 1980's. This well made sofa retains its's original black velvet like upholstery. Its in very clean condition and usable as it is.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Sacco Sofa by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro for Zanotta, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in LEWES, GB
Rare two-seat Sacco Sofa by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, Franco Teodoro for Zanotta, Italy. Newly upholstered in pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Gold Goop Brutalist Loveseat Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Paul Evans, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
You won't find a nicer original version of this Adrian Pearsall Brutalist loveseat sofa anywhere. That's right, this magnificent pink wool fabric was hand picked by the original own...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Loveseats

Materials

Resin, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

English Victorian Cast Iron Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black painted cast iron loveseat with scroll design and filigree seat with horseshoe motifs on back (att: CARRON Co, Stirlingshire)
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Loveseats

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Jan Pieter Berghoef Black Lacquered Loveseat for 't Spectrum
By 't Spectrum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century loveseat designed by Jan Berghoef for ‘t Spectrum with black lacquered frame and circle cut-out details. Newly upholstered in multicolored Sunbrella stripe fabric. In oth...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Coastal Nautilus Shell Wrought Iron Loveseat
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace coastal charm with this Vintage Nautilus Shell Wrought Iron Loveseat. Showcasing intricate shell motifs and sturdy iron craftsmanship, this piece adds a touch of seaside eleg...
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Late 20th Century American Loveseats

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Pair Of "Yoko" Loveseats By Michael Ducaroy For Ligne Roset, France 1980
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of "Yoko" Loveseats By Michael Ducaroy For Ligne Roset, France 1980. Original black leather upholstery with superb patina and use.
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Vintage 1980s European Loveseats

Materials

Leather

De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Black and Yellow Armchairs
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
Attractive pair of armchairs made in the 1980s by De Pas, D'urbino and Zanotta, of fine Italian manufacture. The armchairs have a curved back in black plastic material, very eccentri...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Midcentury Tubular Leather Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic midcentury style loveseat with a mix of Industrial steel tubing and natural leather. Great style for a fraction of the designer price! Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Tubular Leather Sofa
Midcentury Tubular Leather Sofa
H 26.75 in W 57.25 in D 26.25 in
"Ploum" Loveseat by R. & E. Bouroullec for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Dallas, TX
Ploum Loveseat by Ligne Roset. Design by R. & E. Bouroullec. A result of a special combination of two materials: a stretchable covering and ultra-soft foam. This combination, along w...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Foam

'Bounty' Leather Loveseat by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Elam, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series two-seat loveseat / settee by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated channel-tufted loveseat sofa was designed by L. Davanta...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Vintage DS-47 Leather Sofa by De Sede, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Swiss DS-47 Buffalo leather 2-seater sofa by De Sede, 1970s. The thick neck leather is 5mm thick and very durable. The seat extends up to 9" for another seating position. W...
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Vintage 1970s European Loveseats

Materials

Leather

1970s Montis Chrome Black Leather Wegner Style Loveseat Sofa
By Montis
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, leather and chrome loveseat you could hope to find. In the style of Hans Wegner. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. T...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Gerard van den Berg For Rohe Noordwolde Wingback Black Rattan Loveseat
By Gerard Van Den Berg, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Gerard van den Berg wing back loveseat for Rohe Noordwolde in black rattan with black leather cushions. This seemingly floating loveseat sits on a tubular chrome frame and h...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Handwoven Silk Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pillow made of handwoven quality silk Chinese rug fragment, soft silk feel like velvet Beautiful motifs of flowers and vine, double silk backing, with fresh new quality ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

Handwoven Silk Pillow
Handwoven Silk Pillow
H 11 in W 31 in D 4 in
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Percival Lafer, TESSA Furniture Co, Florence Knoll, Fred Lowen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Furniture. Curved, bent-pl...
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Vintage 1970s Australian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair 19th Century English Cast Iron Garden Benches
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an extraordinary pair of Victorian cast iron benches in a fern pattern. The iron casting is of the highest level of artistry and craftsmanship. The front supports are in the ...
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Post Modern Vis à Vis Sofa by Nico Devito in Hand-Woven, Leather Wood and Bamboo
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Post Modern Sofa Model "Giano", designed by Nico Devito between the late 80s and the beginning of the 90s and produced by Bonacina. This Vis à Vis has the shape of a letter "S" so t...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Bamboo

'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the 'New York' settee sofa by William Katavalos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelley for Laverne International (Erwine & Estelle Laverne), designed in 1952,...
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Lido Sofa by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982.
By Michele de Lucchi, Memphis Milano
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Lido" sofa / loveseat / settee designed by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982. This early example retains the original fabric and finish in very good condition. An icon of...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

2 Seat Sofa Settee by Charles and Ray Eames, Teak and Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eames two seat sofa loveseat / love seat for Herman Miller. Early production. Black Leather and solid teak. The Eames sofa is the last piece of furniture produced by the Eames Office...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair Barcelona Chairs, Black Leather and Stainless Steel, Mies for Knoll, Signed
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kansas City, MO
All original timeless classic pair of black leather and hand polished stainless steel Barcelona chairs. Designed by Mies van de Rohe in 1929, this pair was produced in the 1970s. Ver...
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Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Verner Panton Peacock Lounge Chair for Plus-Linje Denmark Midcentury
By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Consisting of a bowl shaped top and a cylindrical foot made from electrogalvanized stainless steel wire. The two parts are connectable with clips for a floor standing version. The bo...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Bambole 2 Seat Sofa B&B Italia, Italy, 1973
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly cosy so called 'Bambole' 2-seater sofa designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia, Italy 1973. This sofa was designed in 1973 and turned quickly to one of B&B It...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Settee or Loveseat in Black Vinyl
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern settee or loveseat in black vinyl. Having sleek and stylish lines this X side shaped sofa is strong and sturdy depicting the Mid-Century Modern era at its finest t...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fiocco Armchair in Dark Green by Gianni Pareschi for Busnelli
By Busnelli, Gianni Pareschi 1
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair Fiocco produced by Busnelli, born in 1970 from the design of Gianni Pareschi. It brings in the living room the same note of liveliness and brio of a colored ribbo...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Fuchsia Sofa by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous fabric sofa designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the fine manufacturer Azucena Italia. The vintage sofa is made of brown, fuchsia and purple striped fabric, which creates...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Borge Mogensen Sofa Coupé brown leather 1971 for Fredericia Denmark Mid Century
By Fredericia, Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munster, NRW
Børge Mogensen - coupé sofa, designed in 1971 for Fredericia, Denmark Børge Mogensen designed the luxurious Coupé Sofa with the distinctive high 106 cm back, especially for cozy, co...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Whimsical Mid-Century Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Whimsical set consisting of four fine Italian-made leather chairs belonging to the 1960s. The frame is made of chrome-plated steel and has a single foot of semi-rectangular shape, in...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Whimsical Mid-Century Chairs in Black Leather
Whimsical Mid-Century Chairs in Black Leather
H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
Fuchsia Vintage Armchairs by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid set of 2 fabric armchairs designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for the prestigious manufacture Azucena Italia. The vintage armchairs are made of brown, fuchsia and purple str...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Ligne Roset Kali Love Seat Sofa, 1990s, Set of Two
Located in Paris, ON
A fabulous sofa designed in France but Ligne Roset. One sofa is has a loose button. No tags present.
Category

1990s French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Polyester

Le Corbusier LC2 Sofa in Black Leather & Chrome, Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Timelessly iconic Le Corbusier LC2 two-seater sofa in chrome tube steel and black leather. Made in Italy by Cassina. Signed with serial number. The LC2 was designed in 1928 by Le Co...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Black Antique and Vintage Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of black antique and vintage loveseats available for sale. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, all black antique and vintage loveseats available were constructed with great care. Black antique and vintage loveseats have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern black antique and vintage loveseats are consistently popular styles. De Sede, Cassina and B&B Italia each produced beautiful black antique and vintage loveseats that are worth considering.

How Much are Black Antique and Vintage Loveseats?

Prices for black antique and vintage loveseats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, black antique and vintage loveseats begin at $195 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,388.

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.