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Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric.
This sofa dates from the first series p...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin Pumpkin Sofa for Ligne Roset
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pierre Paulin design "Pumpkin" two seater sofa or loveseat by Line Roset. Contemporary edition less than 10 years old in good used condition. Upholstery appears to be suede in a soot...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Suede, Ultrasuede
Midcentury Post Modern De Sede Gray Leather Loveseat 2 Seat Curved Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury post modern De Sede gray leather loveseat 2 seat curved back sofa. Very unique half moon shaped designer loveseat with very high end thick soft Leather upholstery. Very co...
Category
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Authentic Rare Eastlake Aesthetic Movement Ornate Carved Walnut Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Eastlake period sofa loveseat or settee centered with a stunning pierced crest having a pierced floral motif with the shape mirrored in the arm pediments. Beautiful outward rolled...
Category
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Classic Danish 1960s Two-Seat Sofa or Loveseat in Cognac Colored Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish Børge Mogensen style sofa in cognac colored leather. Very much in the style of Illum Wikkelso also with the tapered angled legs very similar to this famous V-series of...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Teak
José Zanine Caldas Namoradeira Rocker Chair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Ghent, BE
Designed by José Zanine Caldas in the 1950s, the iconic Namoradeira features simple, elegant lines that seamlessly blend modern design with traditional craftsmanship.
Sculpted from...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cottage Floral Love Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning cottage style love seat with a frilled trim. All original stitched, detailed fabric.
Category
1960s Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Confident - Toi et moi réalisé par Louis Durot 1990
By Louis Durot
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Confident - Toi et moi réalisé par Louis Durot 1990
Category
Late 20th Century French Used Loveseats
Materials
Resin
Post-Modern Bulbous Shaped Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, Europe, 1970s
An exceptionally crafted design featuring bulky curves and rounded contours, accentuated by meticulous stitching. The design of this chair resem...
Category
1970s Dutch Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Magnificent Faux Bamboo Mid-Century Loveseat Settee Eaglesham Paisley
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent vintage faux bamboo loveseat in Eaglesham paisley fabric, measures approx. 55” wide x 33” tall x 22” deep. The comfortable down filled cushion sits approx. 19.5” from the...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa late 1940s-1950s. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on beech leg...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Baker Milling Road Chinoiserie Lacquered & Caned Settee Loveseat Bench
By Milling Road, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Baker Furniture Milling Road Chinoiserie Settee. Features a Sheraton style frame and black lacquered Chinoiserie finish with gold linework and trim. The settee fe...
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
H 36 in W 42 in D 25 in
Paul Evans Inspired Cubist Chrome Loveseat Or Sofa
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Karl Springer, Milo Baughman, R & Y Augousti, Paul Evans
Located in Houston, TX
Paul Evans Inspired Cubist Chrome Loveseat Or Sofa.
Offered is an outstanding Paul Evans style 62 inch loveseat or sofa with a stunning cubist design. This great piece retains the or...
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning elegant and rare early 19th century Swedish Gustavian style loveseat, sofa or settee with exquisite carving and original paint. Frame with beautifully carved decor of acanth...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Plaid Chrome Sofa with Leather Sling
Located in Wichita, KS
Handsome Mid - century modern Chrome love seat or Settee with new leather sling material and new wool plaid upholstery. The Setee would be perfect at the base of a bed or in any ecl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Category
19th Century Italian Romantic Used Loveseats
Materials
Silver Leaf
Louis XV Style French Canape Loveseat
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 20th C. Louis XV style Canape loveseat settee in tufted brocade with plush goose down loose cushion, wrap around back & hand carvings throughout. A very sweet loveseat of heirl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Used Loveseats
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Down
Plush Upholstered Arhaus Tufted Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Plush upholstered tufted loveseat by Arhaus. Matching club chairs available.
Seat: 22" D x 18' H
Arm: 27.5" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
De Sede DS-17 2-Sitzer Sofa, braunes Vollleder, 1976 – Sehr guter Zustand
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Hersteller & Design
Herkunft: Schweiz
Designer: Albert Pfister (1976)
Marke: de Sede, Modell DS-17
Beschreibung
Zum Verkauf steht ein einzelnes DS-17 2-Sitzer-Sofa von de Sede in sa...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 68.51 in D 32.68 in
De Sede DS-17 2-Sitzer Sofa, braunes Vollleder, 1976 – Sehr guter Zustand #2
By De Sede
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Hersteller & Design
Herkunft: Schweiz
Designer: Albert Pfister (1976)
Marke: de Sede, Modell DS-17
Beschreibung
Zum Verkauf steht ein einzelnes DS-17 2-Sitzer-Sofa von de Sede in sa...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 68.51 in D 32.68 in
Danish 1940s Curved Shape Sofa Model 1668 by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb and rare sofa designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by Fritz Hansen as model 1668 probably in the 1940. The model was seen in Fritz Hansen's catalog #4202 in 1951 and earlier ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Mohair, Beech, Wool
FSM Easy Ledersofa Braun Funktionsofa Designersofa
By FSM
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Verkauft wird ein elegantes FSM Easy Sofa aus dem Jahr 2003, entworfen von Markus Hartmann im charakteristischen Schweizer Modernstil. Die schlanke, reduzierte Form und die sorgfälti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Selig Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera Upholstery
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Selig
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern loveseat with chrome trim upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera pattern cotton velvet in brown colorway. Manufactured by Selig with original Selig tag underne...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Chrome
H 25.5 in W 60.5 in D 34.5 in
Designer Loveseat, Bench, Kravet Black White Nubby Boucle
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Designer Loveseat, lovely proportions, has just been beautifully upholstered in Kravet Black White Nubby Boucle. Ready for new home.
Category
1980s American Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Berlin Iron
Hans Wegner JH 555 Sofa for Johannes Hansen, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare sofa model JH 555 in oak by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1960. Nice patina to oak frame with vintage upholstery in good usable condition.
Category
1960s Used Loveseats
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Century English Tufted Brown Leather Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning distressed brown leather tufted sofa. The sofa's design suggests a classic style that can be adapted to various decor trends.
Category
Early 19th Century British Chesterfield Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Settee
By Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' is in great condition and ready to bring comfort to your space.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Loveseat, Lewis Mittman Attributed, Upholstered
By Lewis Mittman
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Loveseat, Lewis Mittman Attributed, Upholstered
Offered for sale is an elegant French upholstered vintage Louis XVI style 2 seater loveseat sofa attr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 32 in W 50 in D 34 in
Designer Loveseat, Bench, Kravet Black White Nubby Boucle
By Karl Springer
Located in Miami, FL
Designer Loveseat, lovely proportions, has just been beautifully upholstered in Kravet Black White Nubby Boucle. Ready for new home.
Category
1980s American Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Berlin Iron
Jules Heumann Loveseat for Metropolitan Furniture
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loveseat by California native Jules Heumann for the San Francisco based company, Metropolitan Furniture, c.1970's. The sofa features a lacquered white frame and newly upholstered cus...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Model "Duetto" Sofa, Olof Ottelin, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1950s
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Olof Ottelin
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model "Duetto" sofa, designed by Olof Ottelin, manufactured by Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, 1950s. Elm frame, later reupholstered. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with a...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Louis XVI Antique Design French Carved Walnut Buttonback Love Seat
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Charming Louis XVI Design 19th Century French Carved Walnut Button Back Love Seat With Leaf Carved Rococo Frame
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Tall Back Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautifully constructed French settee from the 19th century incorporating Louis XVI decorative motifs and proportions that would also fit with Empire or Directoire tastes as well. ...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Used Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
Midcentury Danish Modern Beautiful gray cloth 2 Seat Sofa Birch Frame and Legs
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish modern gray cloth 2 seat sofa loveseat Birch wood frame and legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful gray upholstery is soft and shows little signs of use. Great D...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 33 in W 60 in D 33 in
Leather 2-Seater ‘Modus’ Sofa by Kristian Vedel
By Kristian Vedel
Located in Puslinch, ON
A striking testament to mid-century Scandinavian design, this Kristian Vedel MODUS loveseat is a rare and highly sought-after piece that embodies the perfect harmony of form and func...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa / love seat Lambswool Sofa, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa / love seat new upholstered with lambswool.
Legs of beech.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Lambskin, Beech
Triva Model Z Loveseat by Bengt Ruda
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bengt Ruda
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden
Designer: Bengt Ruda
Manufacturer: Nordiska Kompaniet
Era: 1950s
Materials: Beech, Wool
Measurements: 54″ wide x 29.5″ deep x 32.25″ tall
Condition: Newly restored. F...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish Midcentury Settee or Loveseat by Peter Hvidt, 1950's
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines of this small settee by Peter Hvidt for Fritz Hansen. Made circa 1955. Back and seat nice and firm and beech frame and legs remain sturdy. The sofa has...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Settee for Cassina 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Authentic Afra & Tobia Scarpa ‘Soriana’ two-seater sofa designed for Cassina, Italy, circa 1970s. This iconic Italian mid-century modern settee features its original cognac leather u...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Danish Modern Beautiful Dark Red Leather 2 Seat Sofa Birch Legs
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury Danish modern beautiful dark Red blue leather 2 seat sofa birch legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Dark Red leather is soft and shows signs of use but broken in nice...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Birch
Mid Century Vintage De Sede DS 66 brown leather loveseat sofa
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Mid century Vintage De Sede DS 66 sofa loveseat Brown leather Switzerland circa 1970. Very High quality thick full grain Leather. Great loveseat with arms. Amazing sculptur...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stunning Swedish Modern Beautiful tall Red Leather loveseat Sofa pine frame
By Arne Norell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century swedish Scandinavian Modern Beautiful tall Red Leather loveseat Sofa with solid pine frame. Beautiful Red leather is soft and shows signs of use but broken in nicely. Uni...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Pine
19th Century Mahogany Renaissance Revival Carved Bench Settee ATTR to RJ Horner
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Mahogany Renaissance Revival Carved Bench Settee ATTR to RJ Horner
Dimensions : 59" x 21" x 46"
This stunning Victorian bench was made in the late 19th century most l...
Category
1880s American Victorian Used Loveseats
Materials
Mahogany
H 46 in W 59 in D 21 in
Vintage Shearling Loveseat From Denmark., Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Shearling Loveseat From Denmark., Circa 1950. Nice model in light colored, soft shearling. Excellent condition.
Category
1950s European Used Loveseats
Materials
Sheepskin
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
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 Used Loveseats
Materials
Steel
H 26.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
Brazilian Modern Loveseat with Organic Shape in Iron & Grey Boucle, c. 1950s
Located in New York, NY
This small, curious and fun looking loveseat features a Freijo wood structure, tubular metal legs painted in black and ecological leather upholstery. This type of organic shape was p...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Mid century Danish Modern Beautiful brown leather 2 Sofa Birch Frame
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern brown leather 2 seat sofa loveseat Birch wood frame and legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful brown leather upholstery is buttery soft and shows no sign...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Birch
Gerard van den Berg Natural Leather High Back Loveseat with Tufting
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual Gerard van den Berg natural leather high back loveseat with light tufting details throughout the piece creating a subtle pattern. The expression of this piece is in it's...
Category
1980s Dutch Used 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...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
Mid-Century Danish Modern Beautiful Dark Red Leather loveseat Sofa Birch Legs
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful dark Red leather loveseat sofa birch legs. Designed by Mogens Hansen. Beautiful Dark Red leather is soft and shows signs of use but broken in nice...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 30 in W 59 in D 30 in
Danish Mid-Century Settee or Loveseat in the Style of Kurt Olsen Style, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lovely and charming settee or loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1950. The style is similar to Kurt Olsen but the Designer and maker of this settee is unknown. Light but still sturdy an...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 29 in W 54 in D 28 in
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...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Danish Modern 2-Seat Sofa by Aage Petersen for Getama GE88
By GETAMA, Aage Petersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern 2-Seat Sofa by Aage Petersen for Getama Model number GE88. This 2-seat sofa couch has a minimalist teak frame with angled back legs and slat wood backside. Has oatmeal ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1960’s Sergio Mazza Fiberglass “Mida” Loveseat for Artemide Italy
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Super rare fiberglass loveseat by Sergio Mazza for Artemide, 1960’s Italy. Very cool well shapes for the cushions allow this to be more comfortable than most sofas without suspensio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Used Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Danish modern brown leather 2 seat sofa with birch legs style of Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish Modern Brown Leather Two Seater Sofa or Loveseat in the style of Borge Mogensen. Soft Dark brown leather sofa with solid Birch legs. Great design. Made In Denmark...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Birch
H 30 in W 52 in D 31 in
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...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 32 in W 60 in D 36 in
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern dark brown Leather 2 Seat Sofa birch Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid century Danish modern tan leather 2 seat loveseat sofa with Square birch legs. Beautiful thick Dark brown leather is soft and shows very little signs of use but broken in n...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30 in W 58 in D 31 in
Beautiful Mid century Danish Modern tan Leather 2 Seat Sofa white Oak Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid century Danish modern tan leather 2 seat loveseat sofa with Square white oak legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful thick tan leather is soft and shows signs of use but b...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
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Used Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used loveseats is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct used loveseats — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Used loveseats have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Used loveseats bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used loveseats over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, De Sede and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Loveseats?
Used loveseats can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $98,000.
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.
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