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Tuxedo Loveseat

Handsome Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Milo Baughman style tuxedo loveseat sofas. These retain their original striped
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Down Tuxedo Loveseat
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage low profile Parsons style / tuxedo loveseat in the manner of Milo Baughman. The sofa
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Down

Vintage Down Tuxedo Loveseat
Vintage Down Tuxedo Loveseat
$1,450
H 26 in W 60 in D 35 in
Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Tuxedo style Loveseat in the style of Milo Baughman. Upholstered in neutral oatmeal, raised on
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa After Milo Baughman
Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa After Milo Baughman
$5,400
H 26.5 in W 60.5 in D 31.75 in
New Reupholstered Dunbar Tuxedo Loveseat in Ultra Fabric 66.5"
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an even arm Tuxedo loveseat by Dunbar Furniture. It has 3 cushioned seats and is on casters
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Two Seat Cube Sofa in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfectly sized 1970s tuxedo loveseat styled after the unmistakeable design of Milo Baughman. 2
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Stainless Steel

Classic Mid Century Thayer Coggin Loveseat
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Tuxedo Style Loveseat upholstered in an Indian Cotton Slub Weave fabric which has a fantastic
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Classic Mid Century Thayer Coggin Loveseat
Classic Mid Century Thayer Coggin Loveseat
$4,100
H 26 in W 60 in D 33 in
1960s Gordon Bunshaft and Davis Allen for Thonet Tuxedo Two Seat Loveseat Sofa
By Gordon Bunshaft, Thonet, Davis Allen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless two-seater tuxedo settee / sofa, designed by Davis Allen and Gordon Bunshaft of
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

2016 BassamFellows for Geiger Tuxedo Component Lounge Settee Sofa in Fabric
By BassamFellows, Geiger International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Tuxedo Component Loveseat, designed by BassamFellows for Geiger and Herman Miller. This
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Tuxedo Loveseat in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
A Minimalist 1960s design, this Milo Baughman style tuxedo loveseat features a sturdy, streamlined
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Stratford Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa
By Stratford House
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Modern Stratford tuxedo loveseat sofa. Has some amazing bones to become a beautiful
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Antique 1880s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Tuxedo Loveseat in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Maddox Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A Minimalist 1960s design, this Milo Baughman style tuxedo loveseat features a sturdy, streamlined
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Tuxedo Loveseats in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Young Furniture 1, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair champagne velvet 1970s tuxedo loveseats on chrome plinth bases. In the style of Milo Baughman
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Stendig Leather Tuxedo Loveseat, Made in Switzerland
By Stendig Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous leather tuxedo loveseat by Stendig. The sofa features high grade burgundy leather and
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Stendig Leather Tuxedo Loveseat, Made in Switzerland
By Stendig Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous leather tuxedo loveseat by Stendig. The sofa features high grade burgundy leather and
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Tuxedo Loveseat
Located in Pasadena, CA
This handsome Mid-Century Modern loveseat features a tuxedo frame upholstered in brown chenille and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Tuxedo Loveseat
Midcentury Tuxedo Loveseat
H 28 in W 61 in D 30.5 in
Vintage Harvey Probber Style Tuxedo Loveseat Length Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber style tuxedo loveseat length sofa in striped Jack Lenor
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Pair of 1970s Tuxedo Loveseats
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Pair of classic 1970s tuxedo framed love seats. Recovered in a blue on blue toile heavy cotton
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 1970s Tuxedo Loveseats
Pair of 1970s Tuxedo Loveseats
H 28.5 in W 61 in D 34.5 in
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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa on Castors Dunbar Edward Wormley / style Milo Baughman
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa on castors attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Unmarked. Original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Tuxedo Mod Loveseat Sofa in Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome mod tuxedo loveseat length sofa upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen style geometric fabric in
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Vintage 1970s Modern Loveseats

Materials

Velvet

Matched Pair Tuxedo Style "C" Shaped Art Deco Loveseats
Located in New York, NY
Matching pair of Loveseats, with down cushions, origianal, but faded upholstery, still usable if
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Vintage 1930s American Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Down

Herman Miller x Geiger International Tuxedo Classic Blue Settee Loveseat
By Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Herman Miller x Geiger International Tuxedo Classic Blue Settee Loveseat. This is a gorgeous
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Late 20th Century Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Late 20th Century Boho Chic Rattan & Wicker Tuxedo Style Upholstered Loveseats
Located in Topeka, KS
Splendid vintage Boho Chic rattan and wicker tuxedo style upholstered loveseat sofas, a pair
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Foam

Pair of 70's Tuxedo Style Loveseats with Chrome Plinth Bases
Located in Danville, CA
Beautiful and high end pair of 70's Chrome based loveseats.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Loveseats

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Knoll Charles Pfister Tuxedo style Settee or Loveseat in a soft Grey Upholstery
By Charles Pfister
Located in Hudson, NY
Charles Pfister for Knoll settee or loveseat in stunning grey velour/ chenille type fabric. Sturdy
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Vintage Parsons Loveseat in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage low profile Parsons style / tuxedo loveseat in the manner of Milo Baughman. The sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stendig Leather Tuxedo Love Seats, Pair
By Stendig Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of leather tuxedo love seats by Stendig. The sofas feature high grade burgundy
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Stendig Leather Tuxedo Love Seats, Pair
Stendig Leather Tuxedo Love Seats, Pair
H 26.5 in W 61.75 in D 33 in
Marden Even Arm Striped Velvet Tuxedo Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
Even-arm tuxedo settee in striped brown, black, taupe and white velvet upholstery. Loose seat and
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Vintage 1970s American Loveseats

Materials

Wood

Pair of Floating Milo Baughman Style Cased Rosewood Tuxedo Sofas / Settees
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
legs in the manner of Milo Baughman. These tuxedo sofas are practical and stunning. This pair is in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Dunbar Style Tuxedo or Parson Settees in Lattice Bamboo Upholstery
By Dunbar Furniture, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s Parsons or Tuxedo style settees with luxurious heavy textured upholstery in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Orange Gold Geometric Floral Patchwork Modern Tuxedo Style Love Seat by Maddox
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Beautiful vintage modern tuxedo style love seat with original orange & gold geometrical or floral
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Baker Furniture French Tuxedo Roll Arm Down Filled Sofa Couch Love Seat Brocade
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Vintage Baker Furniture Tuxedo sofa. A rectangular form upholstered in a white
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Tuxedo Love Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Designer's Group
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage modern brown & orange-ish tuxedo love seat sofa on zingana wood veneer platform
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Modern Tuxedo Style Love Seats Rust Fabric by Pem-Kay Furniture a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of modern tuxedo style rust color geometric textured chenille fabric upholstered love
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Floating Case Sofas in Burled Olive Wood
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is a striking pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin tuxedo case sofas
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tuxedo Cream Sofa and Loveseat on Wood Base
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tuxedo sofa and loveseat. A gorgeous pair of cream sofas
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Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Pair Thayer Coggin Tuxedo Loveseats Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your location. Pair Tuxedo Loveseats
Category

Vintage 1960s Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Smart 1960s Alexvale Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Loveseat
Located in Miami, FL
Very elegant and plush Tuxedo loveseat by Alexvale in the 1960s. Re-upholstered in a soft micro
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Art Deco Style Tuxedo Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
C-shape loveseat, sofa, in original red fabric, fabric shows wear. Structurally sound and sturdy
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Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Style Tuxedo Loveseat
Art Deco Style Tuxedo Loveseat
H 27 in W 51 in D 32 in
Elegant Modern Three-Seat Alexvale Tuxedo Sofa, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
fabric. Matching Tuxedo loveseat available (60 inches wide). Measurements: 80 inches wide x 36 inches
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Diminutive Art Deco Sectional Loveseat, Needs Reupholstery
By Mayfair
Located in New York, NY
Tuxedo style even arm frame, loveseat scale Art Deco sectional sofa. This example will need
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Rosewood Cased Tuxedo Two-Seat Sofa by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Tuxedo style two-seat sofa in rosewood cased frame by Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. Measures 59.75
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rosewood, Upholstery

Post Modern Brown Striped Wood and Brass Accent Tuxedo Love Seat Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully preserved Post Modern tuxedo love seat. This vintage 1980s tuxedo love seat is in time
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

1970s Jack Lenor Larsen Milo Baughman for Thayer Loveseats with Walnut Base
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Roanoke, VA
Lenor Larsen fabric in excellent condition. Loveseats are sleek tuxedo style and have gorgeous 3 inch
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Milo Baughman Style New Original Gray or Taupe Mohair Wool Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style newly upholstered mohair wool tuxedo love seat
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Tuxedo Love Seat in Olive Denim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tuxedo style sofa reupholstered in olive cotton denim.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Tuxedo Love Seat in Olive Denim
Tuxedo Love Seat in Olive Denim
H 29 in W 53 in D 29 in
Milo Baughman Style New Original Gray / Taupe Mohair Wool Tuxedo Love Seat Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style newly upholstered mohair wool tuxedo love seat
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa + Loveseat
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Framingham, MA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin tuxedo style sofa and loveseat living
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

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Tuxedo Loveseat For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tuxedo loveseat available at 1stDibs. Each tuxedo loveseat for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. Your living room may not be complete without a tuxedo loveseat — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A tuxedo loveseat made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made tuxedo loveseat has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Stendig Co., Milo Baughman and Charles Pfister are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tuxedo Loveseat?

Prices for a tuxedo loveseat start at $975 and top out at $6,000 with the average selling for $2,700.

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.