Modern Loveseats
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Modernist Vintage Grey Leather Bench Loveseat De Sede 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage sofa bench or loveseat Model DS-2011 from leather in grey color by De Sede.
An authentic gorgeous sofa or loveseat with a steel ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Molar Settee by Wendell Castle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A molar settee or loveseat designed by Wendell Castle and manufactured by Beylerian, circa 1970s. The molar series is a playful design from Wendell Castle...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fiberglass
Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Blue Smoke Leather and Antique Nickel Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts. The deep seating area is perfect for a relaxing lounge experience.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this highly customizable loveseat you can select from a wide range of finishes and materials to complement your home and lifestyle - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options.
This version of our Inheritance Loveseat is upholstered in blue smoke leather...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Waxed Moss Green Leather and Antique Copper Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Kartell Cara Chair Pale Green by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an Industrial vibe that extends Kartell's range of soft furnishings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Pair of Two Seater Sofas by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two seater sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova.
Sculptural frames crafted in raw Russian pine wood.
Signed on the base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Pine
Black Leather & Blackened Steel Extra-Long Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
21st Century Cushy Dormeuse Left Armrest in Blue Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Expression of a new domestic scenario made of expressive colors and immersive fabrics, Cushy is a line of furniture made up of a sofa, armchair, bed and pouf, all characterized by so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Heavily Pebbled Black Leather & Blackened Steel Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Modernist Fiberglass Loveseat in Original Knit Woolen Fabric Attributed
By Ed Frank
Located in Deland, FL
An extraordinary Space Age design. Constructed from Fiberglass with the original burnt orange woolen fabric. Circa, 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fiberglass
Black Wool and Antique Brass Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, sculptural, Red Frame Red Wool in stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its lo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Walnut and Fabric Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s sofa with a walnut leg frame. The sofa has been newly recovered, the frame is in original condition and it has minor chips on the back legs (see detail photos).
Me...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Potomac Tan Leather and Antique Brass Loveseat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Loveseat by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, Sculptural Chrome Frame and Cream boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its lo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Steel
Contemporary Navy Blue Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary 3-seat sofa with navy blue upholstery, silver metal legs, and two removable seat and back cushions.
Category
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Balou Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethelene, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 105 x 227 x H 75cm.
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Italian White Armchair Nastro Cl9 by F. Stagi C. Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian White armchair mod. Nastro CL9 by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
Iconic and modern armchair mod. Nastro CL9 with seat and back made of a single white fi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Christopher Guy Tufted Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Christopher Guy tufted loveseat. It has a gold giltwood frame, a purple tufted back with four additional pillows. The seat cushion and pillows are down-filled.
Category
1990s Modern Loveseats
Materials
Gold Leaf
B&B Italia by Naoto Fukasawa Red Highback Papilio Loveseat Sofa
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Naoto Fukasawa for B&B Italia, the Papilio collection is named after the Latin word for butterfly and draws inspiration from the silhouette.
Taking the same form as the iconic grande Papilio...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Essentiel Pink Sofa, Designed by Sergio Bicego, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Attention to detail, a feature that can be noticed in the quilting of the backrest cushi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Paolo Piva 'Arca' sofa for B&B Italia, Italy 1980s
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arca two seater sofa with right and left armrest provided with transparent glass serving tables which swing out from under the armrest.
Framework made of structural steel embedded i...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Quiete Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Italian Modern White Leather Curved Armchair by Augusto Betti for Habitat Faenza
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern white leather curved armchair by Augusto Betti for Habitat Faenza, 1970s.
Very special and rare Noodle model armchair with curved shell in polyurethane foam, upholste...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Leg & Boucle' Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The So Disco lounge chair is part of the So Disco collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured by a group of artisan in small batch productio...
Category
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Ceramic, Bouclé, Walnut
White Curvy Upholstered Sofa Inspired By Egypt's Nubian Architecture
Located in Cairo, EG
White curvy upholstered sofa inspired by Egypt's Nubian Architecture
The Nubia set is the heart of this Nubian collection. Nubian houses are typically built for entire families an...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
21st Century Woodstock Daybed in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Perfect for separating two rooms or to create a comfortable chill-out corner in the living room or bedroom, Woodstock daybed, with its atmosphere imbued with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Colima Steel and Upholstery Sofa
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Colima Sofa emphasizes function with its basic geometry. It is made up of a steel structure skeleton with electrostatic painting and twisted paper cord fabric that adds comfort, ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/03 2-seat sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Frigerio Salotti Modell Cooper Loveseat Armchair Leather Chair Cognac
By Frigerio
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Frigerio leather armchair Modell Cooper that is also a loveseat.
The sizes of this Modell Cooper is medium with depth of 103 cm.
Featuring maximum softness, the Cooper armchair...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Modern Wood Day Bed by Pierre Sarkis
Located in Guatemala City, Central America
Modern wood day bed by Pierre Sarkis from Celine collection. From butterfly outdoor set. Fine and selected tropical woods and natural fibers, as a perfec...
Category
2010s Guatemalan Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Outdoor Balou Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou ottoman by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyethelene, nylon. Steel.
Dimensions: 105 x 167 x H 75cm
Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Balou exudes comfort at first ...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, Sculptural, Brass Frame and Cream boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its lo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Brass
Indoor Pigalle Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Indoor Pigalle loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Abaca, nylon, steel.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors. Prices for upholstery and fabric upon request.
Dimen...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
De Sede Leather Folds Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/02 2-seat sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Legs steel, matte nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation function. If not specified otherwis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Caribe Natural 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Caribe natural 2 seater bank by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Wicker from Bejuco roots. Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel frame.
Technique: Weaved by local craftspeople in ...
Category
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Cabaret Indoor Loveseat Lowback by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret loveseat lowback by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyester fabric, urethane foam, steel, and stainless steel.
Dimensions: 78 cm x 147 cm x H 64 cm
Cabaret wraps you in t...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Maple Lowback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Maple lowback suzy wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: abaca, rattan, maple.
Also available in walnut.
Dimensions: 83 cm x 162 cm x H 64 cm.
...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Rattan, Maple
Outdoor Noodle Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor noodle loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethelene, nylon, stainless steel, steel.
Also available in other colors and for outdoors....
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Arabesque-Inspired Bench with Lacquered Wood and Velvet Upholstery
Located in Cairo, EG
Arabesque-Inspired Bench with Lacquered Wood and Velvet Upholstery.
Our Modern Meets Heritage bench design nods to traditional Islamic craftsmanship. It...
Category
2010s Modern Loveseats
Materials
Pine, Lacquer, Upholstery, Velvet
Kartell Cara Chair Ivory White Beige by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In cara armchair, classically rigorous lines surround a comfortable seat. The perfect combination of formalism and technological innovation, for an original product with an industrial vibe that extends Kartell's range of soft furnishings...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Walnut Timber, Rattan and Linen Livingston Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The livingston lounge chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This Modern style lounge chair has a solid Walnut timber frame...
Category
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Wittmann Black Leather Sofa Model Edwards Design by Eward B. Tuttle
By Wittmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This leather sofa and loveseat was designed by Edward B. Tuttle for Wittmann, 1981.
It´s the early 1st version from 1990.
The first versio...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Customizable Artifort 905 Sofa by Artifort Design Group
By Artifort
Located in New York, NY
This design, dating from 1964, is still up to date. As slim and tender as your first love. A Classic that is now in production for its second time. Now available as contract seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Materials
Textile
Phase Design, "BB Loveseat", Loveseat
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The cantilevered houses that pepper Reza's neighborhood in the Hollywood Hills are the inspiration for the BB series that is comprised of a chair, loveseat and sofa. These houses jut out from the hills and seem magically suspended over the Los Angeles landscape...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Beautiful Chair Frame Solid Timber Wood Ring Mosaic Decorated
By sicis
Located in London, GB
About
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’.
The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality.
A c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Two-Seat Tubular Steel Cantilever Couch, German Modernism, circa 1940
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Two-seat chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever couch by Alfons Mauser, German Modernism, circa 1940.
Category
1940s German Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Inflated Steel Furniture Set by Robert Anderson
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Im pleased to offer this great set of inflated metal furniture by Robert Anderson. This set was purchased from Robert in 2000. This wild set consisting ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Gufram Special Colors Bocca Unlimited by Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Bocca revolutionizes its image: 25 new colors dye Gufram’s iconic lips, which for the occasion are dressed up in an unprecedented, more mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool
“I-Beam Couch” Steel, Oxidized Maple and Lacquered Aluminum I-Beam Modern Couch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The "I-beam Couch", has got some big personality. Perfectly emphasized by the custom lacquered aluminum I - beam penetrating a hand turned oxidized maple foo...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Ghidini 1961 Katana 2-Seat Sofa in Fabric by Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
In the Katana sofa, Paolo Rizzatto, being the refined and expert designer he is, puts great care in the proportions of the structural elements of the produ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in White Green by Philippe Starck & Sergio Schito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cara is the living room armchair which combines the rigor of classic lines and the comfort of the seat, characterized by the large, high cushion which offers maximum comfort.
Cara i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Kartell Cara Mat Outdoor Chair in White Brick by Philippe Starck & Sergio Schito
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cara is the living room armchair which combines the rigour of classic lines and the comfort of the seat, characterised by the large, high cushion which offers maximum comfort.
Cara...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa in White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Modern loveseats for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern loveseats for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage loveseats created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern loveseats made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original loveseats, popular names associated with this style include Kartell, Kenneth Cobonpue, Philippe Starck, and Paulo Kobylka. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for loveseats differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $895 and tops out at $87,798 while the average work can sell for $5,392.