Modern Animal Skin Loveseats
2010s Mexican Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century French Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Leather
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Wood, Leather
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
2010s American Modern Sofas
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
Vintage 1910s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Loveseats
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
Late 20th Century European Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s German Modern Canapes
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Loveseats
Straw, Leather, Fabric
2010s Swedish Modern Loveseats
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Maple
Early 2000s French Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
1990s French Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam
2010s American Modern Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Loveseats
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
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A Close Look at Modern Furniture
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.
Finding the Right Loveseats for You
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.
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