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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Hand-Dyed Indigo Canvas and Antique Copper Loveseat
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. This loveseat comes with removable cushion covers to allow for easy cleaning should the need arise. 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 indigo canvas. Our indigo cotton canvas is hand dyed using a chemical free process resulting in unique texture and color variations from piece to piece. As with all naturally dyed materials, this canvas will be prone to fading in direct sunlight and will change color slowly over time. The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in polyfiber for added softness and comfort. Sitting atop an antique copper plated...
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2010s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Modern Black Leather Channeled Sofa with Pull Out Bed
Located in Queens, NY
English style contemporary Chesterfield tufted black leather sofa with pull out folding bed beneath two channeled seat cushions.  
Category

20th Century French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, sculptural, Red Frame Red Wool in stock
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...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Black Leather & Blackened Steel Extra-Long Loveseat
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 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Pop Outdoor Armchair in White 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Ikon White 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

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

Heavily Pebbled Black Leather & Blackened Steel Loveseat
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

Blue Smoke Leather and Antique Nickel Loveseat
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

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 ...
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2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Soy Una Roca, Sculptural Concrete Seat by OPIARY
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, planters, and sculpture. Through the ethos of biophilia, our work reflects the shifting, yet timeless relationship between humans and nature. Soy Una Roca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loveseats

Materials

Concrete

Modernist Vintage Grey Leather Bench Loveseat De Sede 1980s Switzerland
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

Essentiel Pink Sofa, Designed by Sergio Bicego, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) 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

Potomac Tan Leather and Antique Brass Loveseat
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

Wittmann Black Leather Sofa Model Edwards Design by Eward B. Tuttle
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

Kartell Pop Outdoor Sofa in Sunbrella 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

Loveseat, Settee or Bench by Jordan Mozer, Unique, One of a Kind Prototype
Located in Kansas City, MO
This small sofa / love seat / bench is a one of a kind prototype designed by Jordan Mozer, Chicago. This was never put into production due to high manufacturing costs. A rare opportu...
Category

2010s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Gervasoni Jeko 01 Loveseat in Aspen 02 Upholstery and ECOTeak by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchairs in colonial style of exotic inspiration, Jeko 01/05 have a structure made of ECOTeak, a material coming from the reuse of recovered beams and teak elements that have been r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Marble Red 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

Contemporary Embroidered Brown Leather and Painted Wood Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary brown leather 3-seat sofa with embroidered circular trim along the seat and back and carved white painted wooden legs.
Category

20th Century American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Studio Stirling Twin Deal Ochre Soft Leather Sling, Free Shipping
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category

2010s South African Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Paolo Piva 'Arca' sofa for B&B Italia, Italy 1980s
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

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

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

Rotterdam Stool Giovanni Tomasini Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riva1
Located in Cantù, IT
Stool made of a single block of scented cedar with an original design being a tribute to the cubic houses of the Dutch architect Piet Blom.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Wittmann Merwyn Sofa Bench by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Merwyn dining sofa 135cm (53.1") with armrests Inside: (cat J) Eclipse day/Shell: Nappa Flint pipping: Nappa Fllint Brass Satin matte
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Colima Steel and Upholstery Sofa
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

Contemporary Paisley Upholstered Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous contemporary loveseat in paisley upholstery with down and feather blend cushions USA, Early 21st Century Measures: 64"W x 37.5"D x 37"H (including back cushions). Seat h...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Feathers

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

Soho Blue Sofa, Designed by Stefano Bigi, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Soho is the collection dedicated to the relaxing moment, it is elegant, simple and with a co...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Velvet

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...
Category

2010s German Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Custom English Style Rolled Arm Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two-seat upholstered sofa featuring classic English style rolled arm design. Upholstered and completely skirted on all sides this sofa was made by Kravet one of the finest furniture ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

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

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

Walnut Highback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut highback Suzy Wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut. Also available in maple. Dimensions: 75 cm x 164.5 cm x H 122 cm Woven panels c...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baby Beluga Chair in Shearling Wool and Brass Base by Atra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The baby beluga chair in Shearling Wool and brass base. Small: L 98.9cm/39" W 80cm/31.5" H 63.1cm/24.9" Medium: L 90cm/35.4" W 106.6cm/42" H 63.1cm/24.9"
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Designer Loveseat, Bench, Kravet Black White Nubby Boucle
Located in Miami, FL
Designer Loveseat, lovely proportions, has just been beautifully upholstered in Kravet Black White Nubby Boucle. Ready for new home.
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Loveseats

Materials

Berlin Iron

21st Century Woodstock Daybed in Velvet One Roll Cushion by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Perfect for separating two rooms or creating 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

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

Upholstery, Wood

Walnut Timber, Rattan and Linen Livingston Lounge Chair
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

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 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

Vintage Wicker Sofa Loveseat with Matching Chair and Ottoman
Located in Sheffield, MA
Contemporary white washed wicker sofa/loveseat with matching lounging armchair and ottoman. Great for porch, patio or garden room. Armchair measures: 34 x 33 x 30 inches. Rattan, s...
Category

20th Century American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wicker

Quiete Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
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

Phase Design, "BB Loveseat", Loveseat
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

Figueroa Two-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa sofa. The long curves of the mountain were taken to th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass, Metal

Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa 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

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

Contemporary Caramel Leather Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary caramel brown leather 3-seater sofa with two button-tufted back cushions, square arms, and chrome metal legs.
Category

20th Century American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-17 2-Sitzer Sofa, braunes Vollleder, 1976 – Sehr guter Zustand
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Hersteller & Design Herkunft: Schweiz Designer: Albert Pfister (1976) Marke: de Sede, Modell DS-17 Beschreibung Zum Verkauf steht ein einzelnes DS-17 2-Sitzer-Sofa von de Sede in sa...
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1990s Swiss Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass, Metal

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.

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