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Loveseat Lccc, Mexican Contemporary Sofa by Emiliano Molina for Cuchara
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
This loveseat is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The structure of the sofa stands tall, almost like a tribute to the art of furniture-making. The delicate framework o...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut

De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
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 Sofas

Materials

Leather

Wittmann Merwyn Sofa Bench by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner, Wittmann
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

De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, De Sede
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 Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Leather Folds Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, De Sede
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 Sofas

Materials

Leather

Turquoise Love Seat by Nicoline Salotti
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Dronten, NL
Turquoise leather love seat for Nicole Italia. The choice for turquoise leather with contrasting yellow stitching and legs form an attractive combination. Founded by Nicola Palascia...
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Turquoise Love Seat by Nicoline Salotti
Turquoise Love Seat by Nicoline Salotti
H 32.29 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS10 White Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Denton, TX
DS 10 three seat sofa by De Sede of Switzerland. Top quality leather with adjustable head rest and very comfortable.
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede DS10 White Leather Sofa
De Sede DS10 White Leather Sofa
H 33 in W 90 in D 32 in
Italian Modern White Leather Curved Armchair by Augusto Betti for Habitat Faenza
By Augusto Betti
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

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Josef Hoffman Attributed Black Leather Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic modern sofa or settee attributed to Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, Austria. The geometric cube motif sofa features soft black leather seating surfaces fitted like a fine Itali...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Buffalo Leather Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll, c. 1988, Signed
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This phenomenal buffalo leather three-seat sofa is by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll International (designed in 1988) and signed with Knoll decking fabric and Knoll Made in Ital...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, 1970s
By Raphael Raffel, Honoré Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore, Paris. Made to order back in the 1970s and seldom available for purchase. Saddle leather sofa in the shape of a giant croissant. G...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Waxed Walnut Leather & 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

Modern Black Leather Channeled Sofa with Pull Out Bed
Located in New York, 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

Upholstery, Leather

Frigerio Salotti Modell Cooper Loveseat Armchair Leather Chair Cognac
By Frigerio
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Frigerio leather armchair Modell Cooper that is also a loveseat. The sizes of this Modell Cooper is medium with depth of 103 cm. Featuring maximum softness, the Cooper armchair fea...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Studio Stirling Twin Deal Ochre Soft Leather Sling, Free Shipping
By Joanina and David Pastoll
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 Chairs

Materials

Steel

Heavily Pebbled Black Leather & 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

De Sede Fixed Leather Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By De Sede, Alfredo Häberli 1
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 Sofas

Materials

Leather

Blue Smoke Leather and Antique Nickel 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

Celeste Curved Loveseat in Velvet
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Celeste sofa offers unlimited configurations in curved and straight styles to customize your seating space. Made in Los Angeles.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Velvet

Celeste Curved Loveseat in Velvet
Celeste Curved Loveseat in Velvet
H 26.5 in W 75 in D 41 in
Waxed Moss Green Leather and Antique Copper 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

Vintage Military Canvas and Marbled Rust 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

Contemporary Caramel Brown Leather 3-Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary caramel brown leather 3-seat sofa with brass upholstery nail trim, removable single cushion seat with square wooden legs.
Category

20th Century American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Brass

Contemporary Extra Long Taupe Leather Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary extra long sofa (11.5' wide) with taupe leather cushions and a polished dark wood frame and matching leather pillows (2 Matching armchairs: 062056).
Category

20th Century American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wood, Leather

Contemporary Caramel Leather Sofa
Located in New York, 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

Contemporary Caramel Leather Sofa
Contemporary Caramel Leather Sofa
H 33 in W 91.5 in D 32 in
Contemporary Embroidered Brown Leather and Painted Wood Sofa
Located in New York, 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

Double-Seat Sofa in Milled Black Leather and Oiled Laser-Cut Steel
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sofa double is guilty as charged. Doubling the fun of Klein Agency's sofa Single, this contemporary piece is utilizing the same bulging pillow forms. The double allows ample room...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Cut Steel

De Sede Leather Sofa by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
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 Sofas

Materials

Leather

Black Leather & Blackened Steel Extra-Long 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

Wittmann Kubus Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Black leather tufted loveseat or sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956). Sofa is tufted all the way around. Quality leather. Has black painted wood legs. Wittmann Kubus sofa des...
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

"Assembly" Two-Seat Sofa with Steel Frame and Bolts by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Assembly" is a two-seat sofa or loveseat, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam and polyester fiber over internal stee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

De Sede Leather Folds Sofa by Alfredo Häberli
By Alfredo Häberli 1, De Sede
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 Sofas

Materials

Leather

Potomac Tan Leather and Antique Brass 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

“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 foot, this piece is complete...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Wittmann Black Leather Sofa Model Edwards Design by Eward B. Tuttle
By Wittmann
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 version hast underneath the seat also the tufted...
Category

Vintage 1980s Austrian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

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

21st Century Modern Two-seater In Cotton Velvet
By Alberto Colzani
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

3 Piece Italian Industrial Leather and Chrome Salon
Located in Livingston, NJ
Exceptional Italian Industrial-style Leather salon set. This set includes a curved love seat and 2 side chairs. Made of ox-blood leather cowhide, each piece has detailed white top-st...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Sofa Eve Bag, with Hold-All Armrest, Italy
By Giorgio Ragazzini
Located in Treviso, Treviso
The authenticity comes from the uniqueness of items belonging to this collection: EVE collection, with its "Hold-All" armrest, evokes the female spirit and emphasizes it through one ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa Eve Bag, with Hold-All Armrest, Italy
Sofa Eve Bag, with Hold-All Armrest, Italy
H 35.44 in W 94.49 in D 37.41 in
Equus Swing - strapping leather, powder coated steel & nylon rope
By Javier Robles
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by the playfulness and sexiness associated to the imagery of swings, The Equus is a hybrid furniture piece that plays with different queues taken from an array of references...
Category

2010s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Barrel Back Leather Settee
Located in Southampton, NY
In the spirit of Charlotte Perriand, black leather with red leather piping raised on ebonized wood cylindrical feet.
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Barrel Back Leather Settee
Barrel Back Leather Settee
H 31 in W 54 in D 28 in
Two-Seat Tubular Steel Cantilever Couch, German Modernism, circa 1940
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Two-seat chrome-plated tubular steel cantilever couch by Alfons Mauser, German Modernism, circa 1940.
Category

Vintage 1940s German Modern Canapes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Modernist Vintage Grey Leather Bench Loveseat De Sede 1980s Switzerland
By De Sede
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 construction with light grey leathe...
Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Blue Leather and Straw Marquetry Sofa Realized by Jouffre and Lison de Caunes
By Lison de Caunes, Jouffre
Located in New York, NY
Dimensions: Total length: 200 cm Total depth: 110 cm Structure height: 68 cm Description: Multiply structure - Reinforcements in beech tight seat bottom - sheathed fabric Real...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Straw, Leather, Fabric

Andreas Wargenbrant "My Love to Louboutin" Sculpture in Gilded Bronze No. 3/8
By Andreas Wargenbrant
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Andreas Wargenbrant "My First Shoe" sculpture in gilded bronze and red leather No. 3/8 Shield marked, monogram signed and numbered. Andreas Wargenbrant (1967) is primarily known f...
Category

2010s Swedish Modern Loveseats

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Black Leather Designer Sofa Attributed to Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 35.2" / W 59" / D 21.3" Seat height: 18.7" Back height: 21" Beautiful Italian Modern Two-Seat Black Leather Couch Sofa attributed to Paolo Piva. Classic, simple and ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Baker Furniture Archetype Maple Wood Banded Brown Leather Modern Sofa 6370-78
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker is known for timeless furnishings and home accessories that are expertly handcrafted by master artisans. With tapered legs and a finished back, this sofa will comfortably sit m...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Maple

Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Black Leather 2 Seater Pumpkin Loveseat Sofa
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1971 for the Elysée Palace, the pumpkin sofa was only in production until 1973 by manufacturer Alpha. The iconic design was reintroduced in 20...
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Jaime Hayon Contemporary Showtime Armchair Lacquered Purple Poltrona
By BD Barcelona Design, Jaime Hayon
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Jaime Hayon produced by BD Structure in high gloss lacquered rotomoulded polyethylene. Upholstered in leather caption In original condition, with minor wea...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie, Sofa Italy
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Den Haag, NL
If you are looking for a top-quality black leather two seat sofa. Manufactured by Frighetto Italy. Super Luxury brand. Great seating comfort. Very good condition. This model is r...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie, Sofa Italy
Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie, Sofa Italy
H 31.11 in W 80.71 in D 35.83 in
Brown Leather 'Togo' Loveseat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, Signed
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous deep brown leather 'Togo' loveseat sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973 for Ligne Roset, France. Signed with Ligne Roset Made in France label and has Ligne Roset...
Category

1990s French Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Foam

'Goetz' Walnut and Leather Case Sofa by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller, Mark Goetz Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Goetz Sofa' by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller features a walnut case, quality black leather cushions, and aluminum legs. Designed in 1998, this example produced in 201...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Antiqued Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern antiqued leather sofa with dark brown antiqued top grain leather in a boxed form, thick bold squared arms, loose cushions and raised on maple block feet. Dimensions: 79" W ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Antiqued Leather Sofa
Modern Antiqued Leather Sofa
H 31 in W 79 in D 35 in
De Sede Black Leather Sofa 1978 Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Den Haag, NL
Top Quality sofa from Switzerland. Love the curved shape of this sofa. Smooth soft Black leather. Wonderful condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

De Sede Black Leather Sofa 1978 Switzerland
De Sede Black Leather Sofa 1978 Switzerland
H 31.89 in W 59.45 in D 20.48 in
White Leather Sofa Model Bogo Rossi di Albizzate, Italy, 1970s
By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb quality two seat sofa. White leather model Bogo design Carlo Bertolli for luxury brand Rossi Di Albizzate Italy 1970s Very nice and good looking sofa.    
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Pair of 'Diesis' Chaise Lounges / Daybed by Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, Signed
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio, Paolo Nava
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant pair of 'Diesis' left-arm and right-arm chaise lounges were designed in 1979 by Paolo Nava & Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia and when placed together make an excellent a...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Love Seat Jeep Sofa in brown leather manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Beautiful love seat jeep sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s. The sofa consists of two corner elements and is made in a quality leather. The elements can be attached to each...
Category

Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

'Wave' Suede Loveseat by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia, c. 1978, Signed
By Giovanni Offredi, Fratelli Saporiti, Saporiti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Wave' loveseat was designed by Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Italia in 1974 and features a hefty brushed stainless steel base with suede upholstery. The suede color is...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Early 'Diesis' Loveseat Sofas by Paolo Nava for B&B Italia, c 1979 Italy, Signed
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio, Paolo Nava
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of 'Diesis' loveseat sofas were designed by Paolo Nava along with Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia in 1979, and these examples are early production 'originals', likely produ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Aluminum

Frigerio Salotti Modell Cooper Loveseat Armchair Leather Chair Cognac Set of 2
By Frigerio
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Frigerio leather armchair Modell Cooper that is also a loveseat. The sizes of this Modell Cooper is medium with depth of 103 cm. Featuring maximum softness, the Cooper armchair fea...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

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Modern Animal Skin Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of modern animal skin loveseats for sale on 1stDibs. We have 51 antique and vintage modern animal skin loveseats in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Modern animal skin loveseats have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Not every interior allows for large modern animal skin loveseats, so small modern animal skin loveseats measuring 13.39 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Modern animal skin loveseats have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by De Sede, Ligne Roset and Stephen Kenn are consistently popular.

How Much are Modern Animal Skin Loveseats?

Prices for modern animal skin loveseats can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, modern animal skin loveseats begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,338.

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 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.

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.

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

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