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Loveseats For Sale
Danish 1940's Loveseat with Open Wooden Armrest and Green Striped Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very charming loveseat from the 1940's in the style of Alfred Christensen. Maker and Designer is unknown but the style is very similar to designs by Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christens...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

1970s Space Age Baseball Glove Curved Sofa Loveseat
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare and in original condition. Inherently stylish and intriguing! For your consideration is a sleek and stylish love seat sofa in the style of Michel Cadestin, circa 1970. Elegant from every angle-his best sofa design. Dripping with style makes this sofa a versatile choice to heighten the elegance of your living room. This handcrafted, gem features a delicately tufting with pulled buttons and straps. Ulphostered a vintage baseball glove...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Cannaregio Loveseat Attributed to Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Cannaregio sofa designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1987. The Cannaregio sofa is composed of ten modular sections, which can be placed together ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

Baroque Armchair in Giltwood and Yellow Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair from an elite Venetian bourgeois family, whose design is also an inspiration. The armchair is made of gilt wood in the mighty frame, with 4 supporting feet, each f...
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Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Beautiful 19th Century Louis XV Gilt Carved Small Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine small 19th century French Louis XV gilt hand carved settee. Fine gilding and detail.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats

Materials

Giltwood

Post Modern Vis à Vis Sofa by Nico Devito in Hand-Woven, Leather Wood and Bamboo
Located in Roma, IT
Post Modern Sofa Model "Giano", designed by Nico Devito between the late 80s and the beginning of the 90s and produced by Bonacina. This Vis à Vis has the shape of a letter "S" so t...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Leather, Cotton, Bamboo

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...
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2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

Danish Modern Beech & Leather Loveseat
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Beech & leather loveseat, circa 1960's. Soft and supple, yet durable enough to ensure years of enjoyment. Solid beech wood frame with stylish slats and removable cushions. Spend the ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Beech

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Black Beige
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 industria...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Secretaire Chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio
Located in Geneve, CH
Secretaire chair from Mas Creations by Masquespacio Dimensions: 60 x 112 x H 70.2 cm Materials: stainless steel, inkjet printed velvet, high density polyurethane foam padding, Gree...
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2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

20th Century European Wooden Loveseat
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage loveseat offers a flawless balance of sophistication and comfort. Made in Europe, the design is both graphic and relaxed: the clean rectilinear lines of the wooden frame are softened by the rounded ends of the legs; the full cushions of the reclined seat...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Vintage Italian "Cloud" Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Italian "cloud" Loveseat was designed and manufactured in Italy circa 1970s. This beautiful loveseat is wrapped by a padded edge, making it look even more like a cloud. The l...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Suede

Custom Curved Channel Back Sofa by Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom curved channel back sofa by Carrocel. Displayed with a Gold Leafed Platform and luxurious fabric material. Featuring unique channel back desig...
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2010s Canadian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Gold Leaf

Cannaregio Sofa Attributed to Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, Italy 1990s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Cannaregio sofa designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1987. The Cannaregio sofa is composed of ten modular sections, which can be placed together ...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

Contemporary Loveseat Sofa 'Davis' Model 060, Brera 850, White 01
Located in Paris, FR
Davis sofa by Amura Lab. Model 060. Dimensions : H. 67 x 250 x 100 cm. Fabric reference in picture : Brera 850 - white 01. (Non-contractual fabric re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

B&B Italia by Naoto Fukasawa Red Highback Papilio Loveseat Sofa
Located in London, GB
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
At almost 6' long, the tall back of this mid-century modern sofa creates strong presence along with the classic clean lines of the timeless style. The three loose cushions that compr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Antique Hand Woven Pictorial Hand Woven Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of hand woven 19th century antique Lavar Carmon rug fragment, of four birds surrounded with vines and flowers. Fine fresh insert, qual...
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19th Century Azerbaijani Antique Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Linen

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

1970s Attributed to Cassina Rare Sculptural Curved Leather Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare sculptural natural hide leather sofa attributed to Cassina. Inherently stylish and intriguing! Elegant from every angle-his best design. Just look at the gorgeous curv...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

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...
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2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Kartell Cara Chair Rusty Rust 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Vintage Bretz Iconic Red Loveseat Sofa "Livingroom Set" Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage sofa, loveseat iconic design handcrafted by German company Bretz, in very good condition. The color is red in velvet upholstery and it belongs to the icon Gaudì series. Also ...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Contemporary Sofa 'Davis' by Amura Lab, Model 021.022, Brera 850, Green 11
Located in Paris, FR
Davis Sofa by Amura Lab Model 021 + 022 Dimensions: H. 67 x 340 x 100 cm Fabric reference in picture : Brera 850 - White 01 (Non-contractual fabric r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabr...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Borge Mogensen 2208 Sofa
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Superb Borge Mogensen Sofa Model 2208 for Fredericia, Denmark 1963. Fantastic example of this ultra elegant sofa, fully reconditioned and reupholstered in a stonewashed linen by Kirkby Design. A true Danish...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Teak

Sunball Chair by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1969
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
One of only 50 ever produced sunball chairs by Günter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf for Rosenthal, 1969. This particular one has water resisting up...
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1960s Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Danish 1960s Midcentury Settee in Teak and Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant small 1950s easy style Danish settee with the frame, legs and armrests in solid teak. Very high design quality and workmanship. The piece is unmarked but the de...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Teak, Leather

De Sede DS10 White Leather Sofa
Located in Denton, TX
DS 10 three seat sofa by De Sede of Switzerland. Top quality leather with adjustable head rest and very comfortable.
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20th Century Swiss Modern Loveseats

Materials

Stainless Steel

Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily one of Arne Jacobsen's most recognizable designs is the rare 'Swan' settee model no. 3321, for The Republic of Fritz Hansen. Devised as an extension and produced in far fewer numbers than the famous Swan chair. The settee is a sculptural masterpiece that forgoes boring straight lines in favor of a unique shape composed of smooth curves and soft round edges with outstanding comfort, mounted on the polished aluminium base, an innovative design. Retains the original manufacturers label. Recently professionally reupholstered in leather with a very nice patina. It was an immediate star when it was unveiled at the opening of the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Jacobsen was the principal architect and designer for the cutting-edge hotel. The furniture he created for the project make up some of his most iconic designs. Two available, price is per item. Literature: Arne Jacobsen, Thau and Vindum, pg. 470 An icon of Danish furniture design, Arne Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, he used that skill to create a catalog of groundbreaking product designs. He embodied the spirit of simple, functional elegance that defined the movement now known as Danish mid-century modernism. Some of his designs include the iconic Series 7 Chair, Ant Chair, Egg Chair, Swan Chair and Settee, Mayor Sofa...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Artifort Theo Ruth Cocktail Sofa, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful Artifort cocktail sofa, designed by Theo Ruth in the early fifties. The sofa is in unique condition with beautiful snow-white alcantara uphols...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Postmodern Cy Mann Chrome Sofa Loveseat, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Iconic, very sought after and hard to find Cy Mann, extremely rare loveseat / sofa in chrome and cool upholstery. Clean, Modern & Sculptural lines are shown through this ICONIC frame...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Monumental Pair of Fiberglass 'Jennifer' Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So many incredible aspects to this pair of monumentally sized 'Jennifer' lounge chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970s, we will attempt to list them all in this description. First, and most noticeably, is the size. They are huge, humungous, monumental, enormous... I mean, they are incredibly large. You can easily fit two people and a dog in a single chair and have room to cuddle, snuggle, hang-out, watch a movie, have drinks in an intimate setting, or even fall asleep comfortably cradled. It's not just how wide they are but also the depth also provides a dramatic increase in overall 'lounging' footprint of the chairs. These chairs are so large, they shouldn't even be called chairs, they are somewhere between a loveseat and a daybed - perhaps they should be called lovebeds instead? The second thing that we absolutely love about these chairs is its design history. The Jennifer chair is one of Michael's earliest designs. Michael designed it for actress Jennifer Jones (Mrs. Norton Simon), she asked him for a chair that she could curl her legs in and relax and this monumental chair...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Indoor Balou Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Abacca, rattan, nylon. Steel. Dimensions: 105 x 167 x H 75cm Named after the bear from The Jungle Boo...
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2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Kartell Cara Outdoor Chair by Philippe Starck with Sergio Schito in Pale Green
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Wood and Velvet Stool
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful Italian wooden stool produced in the 1950s, of fine Italian craftsmanship. The stool is finely crafted in wood. The frame is supported by four wooden legs, massive and very distinctive, yet powerful and strong. On the side are planks that connect the legs, giving greater stability. The seat is made thanks to a large cushion made of yellow ochre velvet...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

De Sede Ds 2011 Loveseat in Grey Leather DeSede
Located in Basel, BS
Very gorgeous and sought after De Sede sofa design. This gray color is a rare and beautiful version, and this one is in great shape. Shows well with other post modern and mid century...
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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather

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

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...
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2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman MCM Chrome Loveseat w Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman mid century chrome base loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric. This loveseat measures: 75 wide x 38 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm he...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik HumleviK for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Natural oak Fabric: Sørensen Leather - ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: black oak Fabric: Dunes Anthrazite-21003 Wood types available: natural oak / light smoked oak / dark smoked oak / black oak Fabric: large variety available The Mammoth Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Oak

Cubist Curve Sofa 70", Upholstered Loveseat with Stainless Steel Base
Located in Houston, TX
No. SF-001 (70") The Cubist Curve Sofa is a part of the Cubist Collection which was inspired by the Cubist movement. Cubism is about looking at things from another prespective, an a...
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2010s Chinese Loveseats

Materials

Stainless Steel

Two Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
Easily one of Arne Jacobsen's most recognizable designs is the rare 'Swan' settee model no. 3321, for The Republic of Fritz Hansen. Devised as an extension and produced in far fewer numbers than the famous Swan chair. The settee is a sculptural masterpiece that forgoes boring straight lines in favor of a unique shape composed of smooth curves and soft round edges with outstanding comfort, mounted on the polished aluminium base, an innovative design. Retains the original manufacturers label. Recently professionally reupholstered in leather with a very nice patina. It was an immediate star when it was unveiled at the opening of the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. Jacobsen was the principal architect and designer for the cutting-edge hotel. The furniture he created for the project make up some of his most iconic designs. Literature: Arne Jacobsen, Thau and Vindum, pg. 470 An icon of Danish furniture design, Arne Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, he used that skill to create a catalog of groundbreaking product designs. He embodied the spirit of simple, functional elegance that defined the movement now known as Danish mid-century modernism. Some of his designs include the iconic Series 7 Chair, Ant Chair, Egg Chair, Swan Chair and Settee, Mayor Sofa...
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Pigalle Loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Outdoor pigalle loveseat by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: polyethelene, steel. Also available in other colors and for indoors. Prices for upholstery and fabric upon request. Dime...
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2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Hallingdal 180
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa Signed by rune krøjgaard & knut bendik humlevik for norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Dark smoked oak Fabric: Kvadrat Hallingdal black 180 Wood types available: natural oak / light smoked oak / dark smoked oak / black oak Fabric: large variety available The Mammoth Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Oak

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...
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2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Spectacular Mid-Century Designer Sofa Manufactured in the 1950s in Italy
Located in PEGO, ES
Vintage Italian Iconic sofa from the 1950s with a very characteristic design of the time, black lacquered needle legs, luxurious upholstered in a cream colored short pile, very soft ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Sensational Roger Sprunger Thick Chrome Tube Loveseat Settee Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
What an exceptional design! You don't hear much about Roger Sprunger, but he was at the forefront of American mid-century design being a resident designer at Dunbar for over 25 years...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa Signed by RUNE KRØJGAARD & KNUT BENDIK HUMLEVIK for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Wood: Light smoked oak Fabric: Barnum bouclé 24 Wood types available: natural oak / light smoked oak / dark smoked oak / black oak Fabric: large variety available The Mammoth Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Oak

Indoor Balou Sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Balou sofa by Kenneth Cobonpue. Materials: Abacca, rattan, Nylon. Steel. Dimensions: 105 x 227 x H 75cm. Named after the bear from The Jungle Book, Bal...
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2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane White Carrara 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 Limited ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Marble

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

21st Century Elena Salmistraro Ione Bench Polyurethane Alpi Green Marble 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

Danish 1940's Settee attributed To Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and unique settee that seem to draw on famous designs from Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is most likely by Ole Wanscher who made...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

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

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.

Find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage loveseats today on 1stDibs.

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