$4,628 / item
Mint Caribe 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Mint Caribe 2 seater bank by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled plas...
Steel
Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail Sofa, Netherlands, 1950s
Beautiful Artifort cocktail sofa, designed by Theo Ruth in the early fifties. The sofa is in unique condition with beautiful snow-white alcantara uphols...
Upholstery, Beech
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Niels Bach Lounge Chairs, Oak Wood & Leather, Mid-Century Modern, 1970
By Niels Bach
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Niels Bach lounge chairs completely reupholstered in leather and both have been refinished, They are made of oak wood. It has no scratches on the leather. They are super co...
Leather
Giorgio Collection Paradiso Brazilian Rosewood End Table with Satin Finish
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Paradiso end table in Brasilian rosewood satin finish with walnut inlay top. Brushed steel accents on the base. Size: cm 64W x 64D x 64H Size: 25”W x 25”D x 25”...
Satin, Rosewood
Four "Texas" Chauffeuses, François Arnal for Atelier A, France, 1968
Located in Paris, FR
Four rare "Texas" low chauffeuses in white lacquered wire mesh, with foam cushions covered in blue denim with yellow stitching. The cushions have many pockets, two large in the back...
Iron
Luxury Pair of Very Large Designer Grey Leather Armchairs or Love Seats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of contemporary heritage grey leather oversized armchairs or love seats These are a large pair of very comfortable armchairs,...
Leather
Hello Bench by R'kan, Wood, Contemporary Design, Egypt, 2022
Located in Giza Governorate, القاهرة
Materials: Wood Dimensions: 112Wx55Dx93.5H cm At first, the were two separate beings unaware of what they could be, he reached for her said “hello” , gave her a balloon, she accepte...
Wood
1970s Italian Accademia Leather and Chrome Loveseat or Two-Seat Sofa by Molinari
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous 1970s Italian distressed leather and chrome Accademia loveseat or two-seat sofa, designed by the Dutch designer Teun van Zanten, and beautifully handcrafted with the finest ...
Steel, Chrome
$25,200Sale Price|40% Off
Loveseat in the manner of George Bullock
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Regency rosewood, ebonized and brass inlaid sofa, in the manner of George Bullock. Matching chairs available, S0149.
Rosewood
$7,042 / item
Jiselle Love Seat Outdoor
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
An outdoor love seat with a wooden frame, fabric upholstery, and leather-covered armrests combines both elegance and comfort. The sturdy frame is cr...
Fabric, Wood
$5,761Sale Price|39% Off
Neo Renaissance Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Manufactured in the southeastern part of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire, private estate Romania. Veneer restored and repolished. First used by Count Zelenski, Neudorf (Romania) unti...
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu For S Odegard
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Metal, Sheet Metal
Quiete Solid Wood Sofa, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Quiete sofa and armchair are born from the union of refined Italian design and skilled craftsmanship. Made in Italy by expert hands with passion, the structure is in premium soli...
Textile, Walnut
$5,700Sale Price|52% Off
Empire Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire loveseat in walnut and rootwood with brass fittings. Navy blue upholstery with silver floral pattern. Part of a suite with chairs E22-1.
Brass
Gervasoni Ghost 37 – Corner / Terminal Modular Element - Heron
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 37, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a modular seating system renowned for its comfort, versatility, and distinctive textile iden...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 37 – Corner / Terminal Modular Element - 3D blu
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 37, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a modular seating system renowned for its comfort, versatility, and distinctive textile iden...
Fabric
Gervasoni Ghost 37 – Corner / Terminal Modular Element - Lino Bianco
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
The Ghost 37, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, a modular seating system renowned for its comfort, versatility, and distinctive textile iden...
Fabric
De Sede DS42 Two-Seat Sofa in Original Natural Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The De Sede DS42 is a two-seat sofa upholstered in thick, hand-stitched natural leather, produced by the Swiss manufacturer in the 1970s. The silhouette is low and compact, with a hi...
Leather
Upholstered Curved Back with Frieze Inset "Artisan" Loveseat, Parisii Collection
Located in Del Mar, CA
Artisan Loveseat: The Artisan Loveseat is a study in sculptural response and handcrafted artistry. Its gently curved back is adorned with bronze-toned frieze insets, framed within s...
Steel
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Walnut and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. walnut and giltwood armchairs. Each chair is raised by elegant circular tapered turned legs with fine bun feet and connected by...
Walnut, Giltwood
$26,333 / item
21st Century Annecy Sofa in Fabric
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A scenographic piece of furniture, designed to be the protagonist of any environment and characterized by an antique gold frame and a precious and refined light-grey satin upholstery. Annecy loveseat with structure in hand-carved solid beechwood finished in antique gold with patina J288O. Padding in foam. Upholstery in fabric MIL.19.06. N° 4 pillows...
Fabric, Wood
Squiggle Bench / Hand Sculpted Walnut & Natural Bouclé Upholstery
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
The Squiggle Bench was created through an exploration of shaping solid walnut slab lumber. Designed to bring a smile to any space, each chair part is th...
Walnut, Bouclé
Rawdeco Sofa in Indigo Dyed Cowhide and Pine by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rawdeco sofa in indigo dyed cow hide and pine by Cam Crockford Additional information: Materials: Heart pine, burnished brass, indigo dyed cow hide Dimensions: 81 W x 38 D x 36...
Brass
$12,421 / item
Trolley Love Seat by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Trolley Love Seat by Phase Design Dimensions: D 77.5 x W 146.7 x H 81.3 cm. Materials: Upholstery and smoked brass. Fabric price not included. Solid steel bar available in a smoked...
Brass
$17,300 / item
Faba Fiber by Piegatto, a Sculptural Outdoor Loveseat
Located in Guatemala, GU
The Faba Loveseat is a beautifully crafted, contemporary seating piece that combines modern design with the durability of fiberglass. Made from high-quality fiberglass, this loveseat...
Fiberglass
$7,288 / item
Cabaret Outdoor Loveseat Lowback by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret loveseat highback by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Acrylic fabric, reticulated foam, steel, wood, and stainless steel. Dimensions: 78cm x 147cm x H 64cm Cabaret wraps you ...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$6,380 / item
Indoor Noodle Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor noodle loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Rattan, nylon, stainless steel, steel. Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Dimensions: 96 cm x 153 cm x H 85 c...
Steel, Stainless Steel
$4,628 / item
Green Caribe 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Caribe 2 seater bank by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: Made from recycled pla...
Steel
$5,695 / item
Green Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic. Technique: M...
Steel
Momento Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut Hand-Made Natural Grey Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Momento rocking chair grants relax without sacrificing aesthetics. A classic reinterpreted in a contemporary design combining style and craftsmanship. Fully Made in Italy, the st...
Textile, Walnut
Quiete Solid Wood Sofa, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary Design
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
The Quiete sofa and armchair are born from the union of refined Italian design and skilled craftsmanship. Made in Italy by expert hands with passion, the structure is in premium soli...
Textile, Walnut
A Rare Portuguese diminuitive Settee, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Portuguese Settee Mid 18th Century Height 30 in. Width 43 in. Depth 19 in. Identical chair in the National Museum of Antiques Art, in Lisbon Reference: “World Furniture”, ...
Victorian Painted Iron Loveseat, Twig Design, 19th Century, USA
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
Iron
19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Loveseat with Striped Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Neo-classic (18/19th Cent) white painted and gold trimmed loveseat with a shaped front and center leg with striped upholstered seat and back A few small stains on seat fabr...
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Price Upon Request
Outdoor Masseto Loveseat by Coco Wolf
Located in Boston, MA
Outdoor Verdons sofa by Coco Wolf. Internal construction: WPB mortice and tenon joined hard wood frame. Galvanised spring base. Marine grade webbing. All exposed wood is Iroko CUS...
Fabric
Price Upon Request
Frits Henningsen Settee, Oak Frame, Ivory Leather, Denmark, 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Frits Henningsen settee of oak and its original ivory leather upholstery with nailhead trim. Features a high wingback and half moon armrests. Designed in Denmark, circa 1940.
Leather, Oak
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.
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