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Loveseats For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1960s
Danish Modern Tobacco Leather Loveseat by Stouby
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather mid-century loveseat, circa 1960's. Original tobacco leather is soft and supple while also being durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Very comfortable seats, lined w...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Brown Leather 2 Seat Sofa wood Legs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern Brown leather 2 seat sofa Wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Brown leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Birch

Danish Midcentury Sofa in Green Mohair with Art Deco Legs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Mogens Lassen's iconic designs with his signature rounded armrests but the piece is unmark...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Boho Chic Sculpted Pencil Reed Ribbon Love Seat Sofa
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our Boho Chic Sculpted Pencil Reed Ribbon Loveseat Sofa combines comfort and style. Its unique pencil reed design and plush cushions provide a perfect boho touch to any space. Boho ...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Reed

Mid-Century Danish Love Seat with Stained Beech Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Danish love seat with stained beech frame. Newly upholstered with button fitted back. Circa 1930 - 40's.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Beech

Danish Leather Dark Brown Loveseat by Stouby
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather mid-century loveseat by Stouby, circa 1960's. Original dark brown leather is soft and supple while also being durable to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Compact footprint ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Gold & White Stripe Silk Upholstery Tufted Sofa Loveseat Tassels Decorated MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gold & White Stripe Silk Upholstery Tufted Sofa Loveseat Tassels Decorated MINT!
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20th Century American Chesterfield Loveseats

Materials

Silk

Mid-Century Modern Beautiful Leather 2 Seat Sofa, circa 1970
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern beautiful cozy two tone custom 1970s leather 2 seat sofa. Shades of mustard yellow and tan very muted tones. Style of Milo Baughman. Nice colors of leather and is ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Birch

Boho Chic Three Strand Rattan Pretzel Sofa and Chair After Frankl -2 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage bohemian rattan pretzel chair and love seat. Each display an excellent three strand bent bamboo side sculpted into the famous pr...
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1960s Bohemian Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Post Modern Brown Striped Wood and Brass Accent Tuxedo Love Seat Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully preserved Post Modern tuxedo love seat. This vintage 1980s tuxedo love seat is in time capsule condition. A tuxedo love seat sofa simply means that the arms are the same height as the back giving it a cube-like shape. These proportions create a tightly tailored look — hence the tuxedo...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Style Loveseat
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Upholstered in red wool. Leather slings on arms are adjustable. Wood frame.
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Wool

Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very Classic and ultra cool Danish three-seat sofa epitomizing the 1950s and reminiscent of Kurt Olsen's design style. Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak leg...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Louis XV Style Giltwood Settees
Located in El Monte, CA
A lovely pair of giltwood Louis XV style upholstered settees. Caned seat backs and arms. Features highly decorative carvings of floral and foliage motifs on frame of settees. Newly...
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Lido Sofa by Michele De Lucchi For Memphis Milano, 1982.
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...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Percival Lafer Style Brutalist Bamboo Framed Loveseat w/ Cognac Leather Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Lafer style brutalist bamboo loveseat with cognac leather cushions. In original condition with a handsome patina and wear consistent with its age ...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

Robert Parry 3-Seat Grey Velvet Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, Robert Parry designed, mid-century sofa for Gelderland. A formidable talent in many fields, Parry studied at the Royal Academy of Visual Arts in The Hague from 1925 to 2023...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chrome Framed Grey Velvet Loveseats Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of vintage 1970's chrome framed cantilevered loveseat sofas in the style of Milo Baughman and similar to seating groups of the period by Selig and Bernhardt's Flair division. T...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Gerard van den Berg Sofa High Back Sofa for Montis in Cognac & Chocolate Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back cognac leather sofa by Gerard van Den Berg for Montis. Cognac leather with 3 dark chocolate leather buttoned on back pillows and matching chocola...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Pierre Paulin, Rare Sofa Model 442 for Artifort, 1962
Located in Paris, FR
Here is the two-seat model sofa from the 442 series designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands, 1962. Original Piece from the 1960s Newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the best French craftsmen, we used a high quality wool Bouclé fabric from the French House Nobilis. Excellent condition. Biography - Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) Born in 1927 in Paris, Pierre Paulin is a French designer and interior designer. After studying at the Camondo School in Paris, with Maxime Old as a teacher, Pierre Paulin incorporated Marcel Gascoin’s studio in 1953. That same year, he exhibited his first designs which met a great success, at the “Salon des Arts Ménagers”. In 1954, Thonet France started to manufacture his creations. In 1959, Pierre Paulin began to work for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort, for whom he designed a range of bright colours, supple and curved shapes seats, upholstered with jersey. It was the beginning of a long and profitable collaboration that gave birth to many design icons. In 1967, he laid out Christian Dior’s office. In 1970, he started a collaboration with “Mobilier National” for whom he designed “Amphis” sofa, made out of three draught excluders built in and waving. Consecration came in 1971, when he took on the realisation of President Georges Pompidou’s private apartments at the Élysée Palace, assuring long-term recognition. François Mitterrand also drew on him in 1984, to conceive the interior design of his presidential office. Later, he renovated the dining room for the President Jacques Chirac. In 1975, he founded along with his wife the AD/SA agency, in which Roger Tallon associated in 1984. This company allowed them to work with great French firms such as Calor, Villeroy & Bosch, Citroën and SNCF and to arrange Paris-Gare de Lyon...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or bench. In the manner of Gustav Stickley. USA, circa 1900. Solid quarter sawn oak, with cream upholstered seat cushi...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Cini Boeri for Knoll Pair Seat in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, pair of love seats, part of the 'Gradual' set, black leather, fiberglass, Italy, 1970s. This pair of stunning black love seats w...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Mid-Century Franco Albini Style Light Wrapped Bamboo Hoop Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Franco Albini Inspired, masterfully hand-woven Mid-Century Bamboo Love Seat. In Original Condition with Some Signs of Wear Consistent with Ag...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Bamboo

French Wooden Two-Seater with Leather Cushions, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; Sofa Set; Living Room Set; leather cushions; 1960s; armchair; Club Chair; Lounge Chair; Loveseat; Two-Seater; Settee; Sofa; Footstool; Ottoman; Coffee Table; French Design; ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Settee Loveseat by Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Settee...
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1980s Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Cotton

Danish Midcentury Loveseat
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Danish modern loveseat, circa 1960s. Charming original burnt orange upholstery with tufted back rest. Compact footprint, a perfect seating solution for urban dwellers in cozy lofts o...
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1950s Danish Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Curved Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury round back loveseat, completely covered in patterned fabric. Soft curves around the back and front seat. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Fillìa Luigi Colombo Attr. Rare Italian Futurist sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the rare Italian Futurist two-seater sofa attributed to Fillìa Luigi Colombo—a remarkable testament to artist...
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1930s Italian Futurist Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten 1950s Cirkus Sofa in Boucle Fabric
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten - Cirkus Sofa, c1950s Model 'Cirkus' love-seat sofa, designed in the 1950s by Swedish Master designer Carl Malmsten and produced by OH Sjögren in Tranås, Sweden. The sofa has restored and re-finsiehd stained elm wood legs and has been reupholstered in off-white boucle fabric. H 80cm / D 80cm / W 151cm / SH 41cm.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Michael Taylor for Baker 'Far East' Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern loveseat with black frame in an Asian motif. Soft cushions sit over a covered back. Michael Taylor designed sofa for the Baker Far East collection. Ebonized lattic...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wood

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and solid thick legs...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Art Deco Walnut and Cotton Chairs, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of wooden chairs designed and produced in the 1920s by a fine Italian manufacturer. The chairs have a supporting frame made entirely of light walnut wood, which has b...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Wood

French Giltwood Loveseat Sofa
Located in Vilnius, LT
French handcrafted and gilded wood loveseat sofa circa 1950s. The sofa is upholstered with red and gold colour damask pattern. Very good vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century French Loveseats

Materials

Textile, Wood

Art Deco Wrought Iron Salterini Mt. Vernon Settee Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Chic wrought iron settee, loveseat, by Salterini, as part of the classic Mt. Vernon series, circa 1940's. The settee is structurally sound and sturdy, it shows significant cosmetic w...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Rare and hard to find Banana Leaf Pattern Very versatile being 3 separate seats. Can set up as a love seat and chair or 3 person sofa Upholste...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Loveseats

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Loveseat in White Wool with Channel in Backrest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, circa 1940. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and with l...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Beech, Wool

Antique Carved Walnut Tufted Small Settee Loveseat Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming diiminutive sumptuous French loveseat having richly patterned velvet upholstery in shades of rasberry and taupe. Frame is lovely carved walnut with short cabriole legs. The ...
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1920s French French Provincial Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tete-a-tete Loveseat
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman loveseat with swivel arms to transform from a loveseat to a tete-a-tete. This 20th century Thayer Coggin classic sofa has been newly restored in a dark teal mohair with...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mohair

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. Comprised of rattan & wicker frames and both loveseats wear a beautiful contemporary fabric with colors of blue, green, pink, & white. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The wicker has inherent color variations. The righthand upper corner has a very small fray in the fabric and the wicker was repaired on the lower right side of one loveseat. There may be a couple of stubborn stains in the fabric but nothing outstanding and some of the decorative stitching in the quilting is missing in the seat cushions. It’s hard to see. They have been professionally cleaned. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. circa, Late 20th century. Don’t these loveseats look like they belong in an episode of The Golden Girls?? We sure think so… and we absolutely LOVE them!! (And The Golden Girls too, of course!!) This is a pair of tuxedo style loveseat...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Foam

Poet sofa model FJ4100 by Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The Poet Sofa first saw the light of day at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in 1941 and was originally designed for Finn Juhl's own home. F...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Wood

Hollywood Regency Tuxedo Loveseat Exotic Upholstery Mythological Fauns Seascape
Located in Rochester, NY
Hollywood Regency tuxedo form loveseat w/ an exotic vintage stitched quilted design cotton upholstery in overall decoration showing mythological faun f...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul Laszlo Attributed Curved Sectional Sofa Reupholstered in Pink Ikat Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This modular lightly curved sectional sofa attributed to Paul Laszlo features three sections that can be arranged in several different ways, reupholstered in a gorgeous pink and plum colored ikat fabric which is in excellent like-new condition, only lightly used in a showroom setting and ready to be placed in a high-end luxury interior. What makes this sofa so great? Well - there are many, first the shape and silhouette is just incredible - just look at the side profile photos in this listing. Whether you put all 3 pieces together to form one long sofa monumental enough to sit 4 to 5 people or you can separate the sections - you can have a spacious loveseat large enough to sit 3 people and separate wide lounge chair big enough to sit 2 people or place all three sections separately across the room, the slightly curved shape with channel tufted mid and upper back sections sitting atop thin wood feet look so incredible. The large oversized padded arm wrests are comfortable and look great. The deep seated and plush seat cushions allow you to sit back and watch TV in comfort or take a long cozy nap. And last but not least - the fabric is just so special... the pink, plum and white ikat fabric is so on-trend for high end interior design. This Paul Laszlo Attributed Curved Sectional Sofa Reupholstered in Pink Ikat...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Sculptural Curved Rattan Denim Blue Loveseat
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the details and curves on this beauty! Plush denim blu...
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1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen Scandinavian Wood Armchair Model CH44, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of armchairs model CH44 designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen with solid oak frame and rope paper seat with fabric back cushion, 1990s Denmark production. Manufact...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Martin Visser for Spectrum Orange Felt Convertible Sleeper Sofa (model BR02)
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sleeper sofa with orange felt upholstered seat and back supported by a silver metal frame with a shifting mechanism that allows the sofa to convert to a daybed, with a square blue upholstered movable pillow/armrest. (MARTIN VISSER FOR SPECTRUM, MODEL BR02)
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

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

Wooden and Cowhide Loveseat by Studio Kobylko, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Experience the epitome of luxury with this breathtaking love seat, meticulously handcrafted with unparalleled expertise. Every aspect of this piece, from the unique cowhide upholster...
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Cowhide, Hardwood

1980s Postmodern Vintage Loveseat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely love the lines of this sofa/loveseat. Keep as is or redo in your favorite fabric. Cushions in excellent condition.
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1980s American Minimalist Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini for B&B Italia 'Le Bambole' Loveseat, Italy, 1972
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This comfortable brown original fabric settee is bulky and playful, shaped as if it is merely a large cushion and the accompanying feeling is the same. It is designed by Mario Bellin...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Danish 1940-50's Curved Sofa or Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. Probably manufactured around 1950 even if the original design came out of the late art deco e...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Beech, Wool

Vintage Wrought Iron Woodard Chantilly Rose Tete-a-tete Style Loveseat
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage wrought iron woodard Chantilly rose Tete-a-Tete Style loveseat. In stock and ready to ship for your enjoyment is this versatile loveseat and table arrangement made by Russell Woodard and of the highly sought after and most desirable pattern "Chantilly Rose" This woodard wrought iron 3 piece set features a Garden Loveseat Settee with a two-tiered glass topped table. The beautiful rose and leaf motif is found along back rests, arms rests, and curved legs. Original Grayish blue patina combined with included ivory outdoor cushions, adds to its elegance. Arrange this versatile set as a Tete-a-Tete style combinations with fitted matching Woodard Wrought Iron table...
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Mid-20th Century Romantic Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

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.
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1990s French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Polyester

Loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy circa 1950
Located in North Miami, FL
A quintessential 1950s Mid-Century Italian loveseat by Gigi Radice for Minotti, upholstered in a luxe wool boucle by Beacon Hill, perched on black enameled steel legs with with polis...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rattan Loveseat Newly Upholstered with Black & White Striped Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Rattan loveseat newly upholstered with black & white striped fabric Offered for sale is a rattan loveseat newly upholstered with black and white striped fabric. The frame is ratta...
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Late 20th Century American Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Rare Settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Refinished and Reupholstered, Italy 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and coveted settee by Gio Ponti for Cassina, circa 1950s, with reupholstered white bouclé fabric cushions, refinished elm frames with incredible wood grain, sig...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Bouclé, Elm

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and blue velvet upholstery and black lacquered metal legs. The upholstery has been redone.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Metal

1970's Three Seat Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Set in Leather and Rosewood, Norway
Located in San Francisco, CA
This comfortable "Amigo" sofa set is in great vintage condition and of original brown leather and rosewood. Great Scandinavian style for pairing in an office, reception area or recre...
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1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Tufted Floral Loveseat Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid-century tufted floral loveseat sofa made by Style House Custom Furniture for Montgomery Ward, dated 1967. The sofa has a low profile with curved...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

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.

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