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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vintage Contemporary Gray Leaf Print Fabric Loveseat
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Gray Leaf Print Fabric Upholstered Loveseat
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Oasis Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Oasis loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: polyethelene, aluminum.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 110.5 cm x 140 cm x H 76 cm
Inspired by the delicate shape o...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane White Pinta Verde 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
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Classic Travertine 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Marble
Forma Loveseat Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Forma loveseat indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: rattan.
Dimensions: 66 cm x 84 cm x H 82 cm.
A contemporary collection perfect for both indoor and outdoor spaces, the bala...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Rattan
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
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
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
21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Marble Resin Scapin
Located in Tezze sul Brenta, IT
Ione Bench, design by Elena Salmistraro for Scapin Collezioni
Limited Edition.
New Atomic Age Collection
Ione was born from the encounter between smooth shapes and sophisticated graphic carvings. Circles, lines and orbits blended together give life to a marble and resin bench that seems to come from another world.
Designer and artist Elena Salmistraro takes her inspiration from the historical period between the 1940s and 1960s. During those years the world was a victim of the Cold War and afraid of the imminent nuclear catastrophe, but , despite the scary climate, the public found the strength to imagine a better future.
Bold and graphic shapes linked to the fear of the atom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Marble
Parchment Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Parchment loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue.
Materials: Maple, steel.
Also available in other colors.
Dimensions: 89 cm x 155.5 cm x H 78.5cm
Ins...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
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
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
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
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
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
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
Contemporary Modern Justin Champaign for Jasper Group Indie Two Seat Loveseat
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous Indie two seat curved loveseat lounge takes inspiration from the classic mid-century modern design.
Features a false welt double fold upholstery seam detail that create...
Category
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Hardwood, Walnut, Plywood
Cream Leather and 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
Gervasoni Small Inout Sofa in Aspen 02 Upholstery with Grey Aluminium Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Inout 852/853 sofas and Inout 858/859 dormeuses develop around a light structure in white, grey or sage painted tubular aluminium, an ecological material, unique for its technica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
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
Arflex Hug Love Seat high back and armrest in Perla Leather by Roberto Menghi
By Arflex, Roberto Menghi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Arflex has had the audacity and the farsightedness, in the course of the years, to cooperate with some of the greatest and prize-awarded architects and designers. Some icons are sti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
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
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
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
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
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
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 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
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
Cabaret Indoor Loveseat Highback by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Cabaret loveseat highback by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Polyester fabric, urethane foam, steel, wood, and stainless steel.
Dimensions: 78cm x 147cm x H 100cm
Cabaret wraps you...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
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
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
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
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
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.