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Loveseats For Sale
Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Foz is a grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal. Designed in layers, the contour of the sofa is an ode to the sea waves t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass, Metal

Louis XVI Style Settee/Love Seat, Polychromed with New Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th century settee with new upholstery, polychromed in pale cream color hue. Scrolled arms with a slightly arched crest rail. Reeded straight legs.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Loveseat Sofa By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern loveseat sofa by Steelcase Metal Furniture Company, an industry leader in mid-century office furniture. The loveseat fe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Classic Mid Century Thayer Coggin Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Tuxedo Style Loveseat upholstered in an Indian Cotton Slub Weave fabric which has a fantastic natural texture and feel. Thayer Coggin quality w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Large Sofa 'Aqueduct' by Poiat, Yang 95, High Plinth
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary large 'Aqueduct' by Poiat Small version : H. 77 cm x W. 299 cm x D. 102 cm (SH 40 cm) Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Upholstery: Ch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Linen, Foam, Plywood

Contemporary Loveseat 'Unio' by Poiat, Fabric Hanoi 04 by Pierre Frey
Located in Paris, IDF
Unio Loveseat by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection UNIO 2021 Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 150 D. 72 SH. 40 Model shown: Cat 3. Hanoi 04 - Pierre Frey ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Vintage Ficks Reed Sectional Sofas Walnut with Rattan
Located in Denton, TX
Rare combination of walnut with rattan love seats by Ficks Reed that can be used as one long sofa or as a corner unit or a pair Measurements with ou...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

American Rustic Adirondack Twig Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American rustic adirondack barked "cockpen" design loveseat of twig & root construction with split twig arms & seat (New York State, late 19th/20th Cent).  
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Loveseats

Materials

Twig

Anglo-Indian Teak Inlaid Upholstered Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
Anglo-Indian (19th-20th century) teak loveseat with bone inlaid design having 2 round blue upholstered seat and back panels with filigree side arm panels.
Category

Late 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Loveseats

Materials

Bone, Upholstery, Teak

French Louis XV Walnut Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
"French Louis XV style (19th Cent) walnut loveseat with 3 paneled cane back. Antique condition"
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

Na Pali Three-Seat Sofa, Walnut & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Wood

Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Gold Leaf

Two-Seat Tubular Steel Cantilever Couch, German Modernism, circa 1940
Located in Berlin, DE
Two-seat chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever couch by Alfons Mauser, German Modernism, circa 1940.
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1940s German Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Concordia Sofa in Leather for Zanotta, Original Label
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful sofa in black leather from the prestigious Italian manufacture Zanotta. The sofa is designed for three seats, entirely made of soft and original black leather of the time, ...
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1950s Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Loveseat Sofa 'Davis' Model 060, Brera 850, White 01
Located in Paris, IDF
Davis sofa by Amura Lab. Model 060. Dimensions : H. 67 x 250 x 100 cm. Fabric reference in picture : Brera 850 - white 01. (Non-contractual fabric re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully designed French Directoire canape highlighted with paint and water gilding.
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Loveseats

Materials

Wood

De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Black and Yellow Armchairs
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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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Danish Modern Sofa / Loveseat by Jydsk Mobelvaerk in Teak and New Fabric, 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Visually alluring and built for comfort this rare sofa, produced by Jydsk Mobelvaerk is unlike any other. Built of solid teak with exceptional old-growth woodgrains and expertly shap...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Low Curved Arm Black Leather 2 Seat Sofa birch Legs
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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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Birch

Boho Chic Sculpted Bamboo Rattan Loveseat With Patterned Tufted Cushions
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the natural charm of this Boho Chic Sculpted Bamboo Rattan Loveseat, featuring plush tufted cushions adorned with vibrant orange and brown patterns. This piece perfectly mar...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

Paolo Buffa Two Head Chairs in Wood and Straw 'Attr.'
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of head chairs with arms attributed to the great designer Paolo Buffa in the 1940s. The frame is made entirely of a solid and durab...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Straw, Wood

Restored Pair of Breille Sofas by Henry Olko for Willow and Reed, circa 1978
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredibly rare pair of restored sofa frames by the Great Henry Olko for his Willow and Reed firm, circa 1978. These stunning examples are from Olko's boutique "Breille" series. E...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Armchair in Gilt Wood and Blue Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Eccentric antique giltwood and velvet armchair from the late 1800s and early 1900s, fine Italian manufacture. The armchair has a frame made entirely of curved gilt wood, very elegan...
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Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Midcentury ETRA Italian Loveseat Light Purple Velvet Sofa Style of Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury sofa or loveseat in the style of Marco Zanuso, original light purple velvet fabric (a discolored mark on the seat). ETRA design. Bronze, front and back feet. The structure...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Style Spring Floral Caned Window Bench Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fully restored 1960s Hollywood Regency French-style white painted window bench or settee with new caned back and sides newly upholstered in embroidered Spring floral linen with match...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats

Materials

Linen, Cane, Wood

Sofa, Reproduction by Area ID, Custom Sizes, Built In USA, 100 Faux Leather
Located in New York, NY
Reproduction of a Swedish, 1950s sofa. Ultra leather from Japan, (faux leather). 100 colors, washable, very durable. Production time is 8-9 weeks plus delivery. Custom sizes. Price $...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Faux Leather

Louis XVI Settee from Southwest France
Located in Carmel, CA
This rustic three seat ladder-back settee is from the Perigord region. It has a triple bowed frame front and back. The frame sides are also bowed at seat. The upholstered cap arms ha...
Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Alpi Green Marble Scapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione Bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni New Atomic Age Collection In Ione bench, the encounter between simple geometries and graphic designs of the Limited ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Marble

Pretty Louis XV Style French Loveseat Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XIV style French loveseat having solid beige painted frame and lovely neutral patterned upholstery. #5164.
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1970s North American Louis XV Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Ghidini 1961 Love Chair Anis in Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Love is all around. Clench yours tight, hold it close, and bestow on it the shiny perch it so wishes it deserved. Love chair for Ghidini 1961 provides a sumptuously soft landing for the love you¹ve decided to start domesticating. Seated on a pale soft cushion and subtly yet firmly supported by the airy twists of the brass heart backrest your love has just enough room to stay right where it is. Thus installed it stays beautiful and liberating, and offers you the love-keeper a golden grip on it ¬ to bind it, chain it, or lock it up and silently hope it never breaks...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Gervasoni Ghost 09 Love Seat in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The armchairs of the Ghost family have backrests with different heights and seats of various sizes, have a thin, minimal structure padded with polyurethane foam and loose cushions in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Pop Duo Missoni Armchair by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop is the modular sofa with double cushion on the seat and armrests, making it soft, enveloping and even more comfortable. The armchair is also enhanced with side cushions, giving...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Pop Duo Missoni Armchair by Piero Lissoni
Pop Duo Missoni Armchair by Piero Lissoni
$2,539 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Large Sofa 'Aqueduct' by Poiat, Pergamena 017, High Plinth
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary large 'Aqueduct' by Poiat. Measures: small version : H. 77 cm x W. 299 cm x D. 102 cm (SH 40 cm). Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski. u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Linen, Foam, Plywood

American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a mahogany frame with scrolled arms and lions paw feet with a relief carving of cornucop...
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19th Century American American Empire Antique Loveseats

Materials

Mahogany

Organic Modernism, Brooklyn NY Loveseat with Brass Feet
Located in Miami, FL
Organic Modernism, Brooklyn NY Loveseat with Brass Feet Offered for sale is an Organic Modernism of Brooklyn, NY upholstered low-profile loveseat with four brass conical, tapering...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Traditional Leatherette Tufted Sofa Loveseat Seating With Brass Rivets in Black
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Traditional Chippendale Leatherette Vegan Tufted Sofa Loveseat with Brass Rivets. Indulge in timeless elegance with this stunning Traditional Chippendale Leatherette Vegan Tufted So...
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2010s American Chippendale Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Ghidini 1961 Love Chair Rubis in Polished Brass by Nika Zupanc
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Love is all around. Clench yours tight, hold it close, and bestow on it the shiny perch it so wishes it deserved. Love chair for Ghidini 1961 provides a sumptuously soft landing for ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Swan Settee / Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Original Leather
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early and rare Arne Jacobsen swan sofa / love seat / in the original taupe / warm gray leather. No tears or scuffs. Mild fading. Very good original condition.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Customizable Artifort Ondo Sofa by René Holten
Located in New York, NY
Rising from the arm, the seat and back fuse together into the other arm. Simple principles provide the best design for a comfortable sofa. A sparse supporting frame allows the seat a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats

Materials

Textile

Modern Patio Furniture, Suelo Slatted Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Patio Furniture - Suelo® Slatted Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This sofas's silhouette is simple, modern, and sle...
Category

2010s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mahogany

Customizable Artifort Ondo Sofa by René Holten
Located in New York, NY
Rising from the arm, the seat and back fuse together into the other arm. Simple principles provide the best design for a comfortable sofa. A sparse supporting frame allows the seat a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats

Materials

Textile

Arflex Bonsai Sofa in Lama Grey Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bonsai seating collection is inspired by reflections upon Japanese aesthetics and culture. The seats are characterised by soft, curved forms. These inviting, friendly shapes are reminiscent of the bushes and shrubs, found in gardens all over Japan, that have been cultivated and trimmed in order to create beautiful soft, ‘organic’, cloud-like shapes. In stark contrast, rectilinear wooden platforms supported on low, wooden legs elevate these rounded, upholstered forms above the floor plane. Almost like tokonoma, the practice of placing selected, cherished items such as a bonsai tree, upon a horizontal surface in order to create an interior feature, the platforms create a kind of smaller, more dedicated frame within a larger context. Within this ‘frame’ is the presence of other elements such as an optional integrated lamp with a flowing fabric shade and a recessed stone or mirror plate, for arranging potted plants on or simply a stack of books. The upholstered seats in moulded polyurethane foam are also available with the platforms, realized in wood, painted wengé, oak or chocolate, or supported on simple legs, in black metal. Additional information: Materials: Upholstered seat with Metal Frame Color: Lama 9, T3 Structure: Metal Springing : Welded Steel Net Frame Upholstery : Moulded Polyurethane Foam / Polyester Slip Cover Metal Base : Black Lacquered and Protective Black Nylon Glides Top for Wooden Base : Marble, White Carrara or Emperador Cover : Fabric Dimensions: W. 172 x D. 108 x H. 79 cm Seat height: 40 cm Available in other upholstery option: Aran, Brest, Cabas, Etoile, Molly, York/Devon, Boucle, Cherie, Walls, Blog, Hero, Steelcut 2, Divina md Availablein other version: Sofa with Skirt
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Large Sofa 'Aqueduct' by Poiat, Pergamena 017, Low Plinth
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Large 'Aqueduct' by Poiat. Small version : H. 77 cm x W. 299 cm x D. 102 cm (SH 40 cm). Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski. Upholstery: Dedar - Pergamena 017. Plinth: Low Plinth...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Linen, Foam, Plywood

21st Century White Carrara Marble and Wood SPHERIC-O Sofa, Gallery Stock
Located in Carrara, IT
A fluid and harmonious line that tells an idea of soft, sensual and contemporary style. Designed for the living area and a pleasant feeling of comfort. The SPHERIC-O sofa is part of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Marble

Contemporary Loveseat 'Unio' by Poiat, 01 Eneide Fabric by Dedar
Located in Paris, IDF
Unio Loveseat by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection UNIO 2021 Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 150 D. 72 SH. 40 Model shown: Cat 3 01 Écru Eined - Dedar The Un...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Jugendstil Settee with Ebony, Birch and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
A solid mahogany loveseat with ebony, birch and mother-of-pearl inlays, this piece is part of a suit which included the aforementioned Armchairs. Created at the beginning of the twen...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Loveseats

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany

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

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid Century Modern Rattan 2 Seater Hanging Swing Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare striking rattan hanging swing for two, beautifully constructed with orignal steel hooks and chair and stylish organic modern shape. Seat depth 22 dep...
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1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

Customizable Artifort Bras Sofa by Khodi Feiz
Located in New York, NY
The bras invites you to make yourself comfortable, and embraces you. Reclining and taking it easy, or sitting cosily in a corner, enjoy the relaxation and comfort offered by this bea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats

Materials

Textile

Pair of 2 French Louis XVI Striped Loveseats
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI style (1st half 19th Cent) grey painted loveseats (Marquise) with carved frame and bow-knot on back with striped upholstery and cushion. (PRICED AS Pair) So...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Customizable Artifort Bras Sofa in Grey by Khodi Feiz
Located in New York, NY
The Bras invites you to make yourself comfortable, and embraces you. Reclining and taking it easy, or sitting cosily in a corner, enjoy the relaxation and comfort offered by this bea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats

Materials

Textile

Chair Revolving Easy-Chair, Chromed Steel, White Leather by Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian revolving easy-chair, chromed steel, white real leather by Gastone Rinaldi per RIMA, in good condition. Measures cm: H 85\50 x W 47 x D 58. ABOUT Gastone Rinaldi Gastone Rinaldi was born in Padua in 1920, and graduated in accounting at the Belzoni Institute. Initially he worked for the Rima company in via Guido Reni in Padua, founded by his father Mario Rinaldi in 1916. In his work as a designer he came into contact with many of the major Italian designers, including Giò Ponti, Carlo Mollino, Alberto Rosselli, Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi, Michele De Lucchi and Marco Zanuso. In 1954 he won the Compasso d'Oro Award with the DU30 chair produced by Rima. In 1974 he founded the company Thema in Limena. In 1981 his Dafne chair...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Albert Fournier Art Deco Macassar Veneer and Beige Mohair Upholstered Daybed
By Albert Fournier
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco French macassar ebony veneer loveseat / settee / sofa with flaired side arms and shaped back resting on a platform base and upholstered in off-white mohair with a removeable back creating a daybed (att: ALBERT FOURNIER).
Category

20th Century Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Macassar

Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an iconic Bar Harbor Wicker sofa that dates to the first half of the 20th century. The sofa is a great example of the current Coastal Design ...
Category

20th Century American Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Wood

Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa
Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa
$980 Sale Price
60% Off
Outdoor American Victorian Painted Iron Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor American Victorian painted iron loveseat with twig design on seat and back Jaimie has taken out for repair -TC 11/30 nRepaired and returned to warehouse 12/5/22 -TC      
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Sofa 'Unio' by Poiat, 3 seaters, Pergamena 017 Fabric by Dedar
Located in Paris, IDF
Unio 3 - Seaters sofa by Poiat Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Collection UNIO 2021 Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 200 D. 72 SH. 40 Model shown: Cat 4. Pergamena 017 -...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Loveseat and Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, White Laminate Case
Located in Kansas City, MO
Settee / loveseat and lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Mod 1970s design. White laminate case / frame with new charcoal gray Maharam fabric. Completely and ex...
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Laminate

Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in Ikon Dove by Piero Lissoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pop outdoor is the modular sofa with evanescent profiles characterised by large seat and backrest cushions which make it soft and comfortable, made with fabrics conceived specificall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Contemporary Large Sofa 'Aqueduct' by Poiat, Fox 02, Low Plinth
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Large 'Aqueduct' by Poiat Small version : H. 77 cm x W. 299 cm x D. 102 cm (SH 40 cm) Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Upholstery: Larsen - Fox 02 Plinth: Low...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Linen, Foam, Plywood

Contemporary Large Sofa 'Aqueduct' by Poiat, Yang 95, Low Plinth
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Large 'Aqueduct' by Poiat Small version : H. 77 cm x W. 299 cm x D. 102 cm (SH 40 cm) Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski Upholstery: Chivasso - Yang 95 Plinth: Low Plinth...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Linen, Foam, Plywood

Antique, New and Vintage Loveseats

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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