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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Bride’s Veil Love Seat by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bride’s Veil Love Seat by Phase Design
Dimensions: D 75 x W 150 x H 68,6 cm.
Materials: Upholstery, steel and smoked brass.
Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chr...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass, Steel
$14,283 / item
Cabaret Outdoor Loveseat Highback 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 100cm
Cabaret wraps yo...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Essentiel Beige 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 back rest cush...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Orange Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made f...
Category
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
$5,794 / item
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
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...
Category
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
$5,794 / item
Russell Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Russell loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Polyethyelene, Aluminum.
Dimensions: 160cm x 202cm x H 220cm
Russell brings the allure of escape to your space. Rest in its air...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum
$10,349 / item
Matrice Bench by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Matrice bench by Plumbum
Dimensions: 50" x 25.60" x H 53.47"
Materials: Powder-coated steel, velvet.
Also available in other colors and sizes.
Matrice's two-seat settee is a ...
Category
2010s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
$13,615 / item
Orange Caribe 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Orange 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
$4,709 / 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...
Category
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
$4,709 / item
Green Secretaire Double Lounge Chairs from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
By Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Secretaire Double Lounge Chairs from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
Dimensions: 60 x 112 x H 70.2 cm
Materials: stainless steel, inkjet printed velvet, high density polyurethane...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/02 sofa by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Walnut Lowback Suzy Wong Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Walnut Lowback Suzy Wong loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Lampakanai, rattan, walnut.
Also available in maple.
Dimensions: 83 cm x 162 cm x H 64 cm
Woven panels create...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Rattan, Walnut
Blue Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Made fro...
Category
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
$5,794 / item
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Pair of Okapi Armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Okapi Armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions: 102 x 76 x 74 cm
Materials: Iron structure with plywood and tablex.
Backrest HR22 covered with polyester fibre.
Seat stuffed...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wood
$7,606 / set
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 ...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$7,416 / item
Blue Caribe 2 Seater Bank by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue 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
$4,709 / item
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Billiemi Grey Marble
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 Limite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Marble
Gervasoni Ghost Out 09 Loveseat in Aspen 03 Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Ghost Out 05/09 padded armchair with removable upholstery is a comfortable and enveloping seat that develops around a light shell with essential volu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
“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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Quiete Solid Wood Armchair, Walnut 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Textile, Walnut
21st Century Modern Two-seater In Cotton Corduroy With Solid Oak Armrests
Located in Milan, IT
The distinctive linear geometry and the visual lightness of the Gotham 2-seater come from its metal frame, a clean aerial structure that holds the seat and backrest cushions. These i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
21st Century Modern Two-seater In Cotton Velvet
Located in Milan, IT
Medven 2-seat is made of multiple steel frames that are individually upholstered with fabric or leather and then assembled.?The deliberately abundant cover and the soft internal fill...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wool
$4,995 / item
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Textile, Walnut
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Textile, Walnut
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...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
$12,638 / item
Mint Caribe Vis a Vis by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Mint caribe vis a vis by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: Galvanized and powder-coated tubular steel. PVC strings are made from recycled plastic.
Technique: Ma...
Category
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
$5,794 / item
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...
Category
2010s English Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Price Upon Request
Pair of Two-Seat Sofas by Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Pair of two-seat upholstered sofas by Ico & Luisa Parisi, Italy, circa 1950.
Provenance: Casa Ismaele Baraggia, Paderno d’Adda, Lecco, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Price Upon Request
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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