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ABRA: Contemporary Rounded Edge Loveseat
Located in colima, MX
Nestled somewhere between a love seat and a small sofa, this exquisite piece boasts smooth and sensual forms, offering both sophistication and coziness. From formal gatherings to cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Post-Modern Loveseats

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Velvet

Pair of Swiss, French Armchairs, Louis XV Style, Rococo, Silvered, Brown-Red
Located in Ettlingen, DE
This pair of armchairs came to us from a friend, descendant of a traditional familiy in Geneva, Switzerland. Her grandfather was a renowned doctor in the city. Geneva was a very honorable christian-calvinistic place that time. When the first brothel opened in the 1920ties, it became an immediate huge scandal. The cathouse had to close on the next morning. The doctor, father of our friend aquired some of the furniture, amongst them this lovely pair of armchairs. The armchairs are restored, stable, and ready to use. The velvet is a linen by Maison Charles Burger...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Louis XV Loveseats

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Silver Leaf

Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 Brazilian Rosewood Brown Leather Satin Finish
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 seaters Brazilian rosewood in brown leather and satin finish. Sofa 3 seats in Brazilian rosewood satin finish with seat...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats

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Leather, Satin, Rosewood

Neo Renaissance Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Manufactured in the southeastern part of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire, private estate Romania. Veneer restored and repolished. First used by Count Zelenski, Neudorf (Romania) unti...
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19th Century Antique Loveseats

Roly Poly Polyethylene Sofa in Ochre by Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

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Plastic

Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble Club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

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Plastic

Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Dark Brass Frame and Cream Boucle by Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its lo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Brass

Empire Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire loveseat in walnut and rootwood with brass fittings. Navy blue upholstery with silver floral pattern. Part of a suite with chairs E22-1.
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19th Century Antique Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Jungle Room Faux Leopard Fur Hand Carved Paddle Arm Witco Tiki Thrown Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Take a walk on the wild side, or maybe just have a seat there with scepter in hand. This Witco Sofa has been recovered in high-quality, cruelty free, faux-fur that very much resemble...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Faux Fur, Cedar

French Louis XVI Walnut and Double Caned Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fantastic, original and rare loveseat made in France in the early 1900s with double caning in the style of Louis XVI. A few minor breaks in the caning on the back (see photos). New c...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats

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Cane, Walnut

Art Deco Cambridge Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exudes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats

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Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut

Art Deco Abito Sofa Jacquard Velvet Brass Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Abito sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Abito sofa adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. The sofa is upholste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats

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Brass

Art Deco Cambridge Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats

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Brass

Art Deco Cambridge Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats

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Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut, Velvet

1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech

Fuyu Armless Chair, Loveseat
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With its unique design, FUYU armchair brings together the wide seating and naturalness that you cannot find in other single sofas… Measures: Length: 47.2'' / Depth: 53.2'' / Height: 35.4'' / Seat Height: 17.7'' Weight: 41.6 kg -Spring upholstery -32 DNS HR Foam -1st grade alder frame. UPHOLSTERED PRODUCT USE AND CARE Dry clean your product and refer to the sales form for special care instructions. Call us for re-upholstery of your product. When choosing your fabric, submit your flammability certificate request. Avoid using upholstery...
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2010s Turkish Organic Modern Loveseats

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Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

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

Sofa Djinn Model by Olivier Mourgue in Yellow Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Djinn two-seater sofa designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne. Metal frame lined with foam and covered in yellow Kvadrat publisher's fabric. The feet have steel Skates. The Djinn sofa whose shape was inspired by the genies of Arabian culture that can adopt any form, human or animal, is a masterpiece of Space Age design. This sofa is an icon of 20th century design made famous by Stanley Kubrick in 2001, A Space Odyssey. This sofa presents sinuous and typical Space Age shapes. The sofa through its wavy perhaps creates harmony and softness to its seat without neglecting the absolute comfort. Olivier Mourgue. Born in Paris in 1939, Mourgue, starting from the '60s became known for his series of furniture and household objects with a playful and pop look, typical of those years: such as the lamp Flower designed for Disderot in 1967 and the armchair of the Montreal series...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Aluminum, Iron

Walnut and Corian Gallery Bench Mid-Century Modern inspired Minimal Handmade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This bench is composed of a Corian top floating on an elegantly detailed walnut frame. It is large enough for one's imagination or a group conversation. Spanning 7' long, it commands environments while subtly disappearing like its double miter joints that waterfall into the walnut grain. The bench is sawn from long hand-selected boards, carefully milled with a miter joint detail that cascades or 'waterfalls' a continuous grain from the seat down through the legs. To further accentuate the bench's slender span, we chose a double miter cut on the edge profile that almost makes the Bench's thickness at first glance disappear. The white-to-walnut bench refines the moment of repose. Its minimalism is as seductive as its touch to the senses. This bench is versatile and can just as easily define a vestibule or gallery window as it will sit aside a matching dining table. Finished in Tung oil it maintains a natural look and feel for the locally sourced black walnut. This item is available in custom sizes or finishes upon request. Due to natural materials used, the object received will be unique in material figuring and coloration. No item assembly or installation is necessary. Care for the object is minimal and can be conditioned every 2 years to maintain the original finish. All of our pieces are originally designed and handmade in the Brooklyn, NY based Figure+Ground studio; we don't believe in the separation of design and fabrication. Each item is handcrafted, serialized, and shipped with a “Certificate of Authenticity”, documenting its place in history. Own an original Figure+Ground Piece...
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2010s American Minimalist Loveseats

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Oak, Walnut

Green New York Velvet Loveseat Sofa, Designed by Sergio Bicego, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2) The new New York collection designs by Sergio Bicego still retains a contemporary soul a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

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Velvet

Kartell Uncle Jack Sofa by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell presents Uncle Jack, the revolutionary single mould transparent polycarbonate sofa signed by Philippe Starck. It is 190 cm long in a single block we...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats

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Plastic

LC3 Sofa by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1990s
Located in Antwerp, BE
LC3 two-seat sofa for Cassina. An iconic piece of modernist design, designed in 1928 by Le Corbusier, his cousin and colleague Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand. The sofa is a symbol of timeless elegance and exceptional comfort, with a unique combination of high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Made of high-quality materials by Italian manufacturer Cassina in the 1990s, this LC3 sofa...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Chrome

Striped Loveseat with Pine Frame, Set of 2
Located in Outremont, QC
Pine Striped Loveseat Two available, sold separately Reupholstered with heavy duty midnight & off white fabric. Exceeds 100,000 double rubs, 60% Cotton, 30% Polyester, 10% Flax. Ma...
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Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Loveseats

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Cotton, Pine

Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood

1970s Orange Leather Loveseat Sofa by Ekornes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s mid century modern Burnt Orange leather loveseat by Ekornes. This two seaters sofa was designed and manufactured by Ekornes in Norway in the early 70s. This incredibly comforta...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Leather, Teak

Spectacular Gilbert Rohde Loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company C.1934-1937
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare Gilbert Rohde loveseat for the Troy Sunshade Company. The simple design was from the Troy Sunshade living room collection of Modern Interiors. B...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Loveseats

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Chrome

Stunning Custom Designed Round Ottoman with Stainless Steel Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful round loveseat/ottoman with upholstered top. This beautiful ottoman can be used indoors or outdoors, it is perfect for homes with large livi...
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2010s American Modern Loveseats

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Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Striped Selig of Monroe Imperial Loveseat, Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
What a find. Mid-Century Modern loveseat made by Selig of Monroe from 1965. This is a two-seat with black, brown and cream striped polyester upholstery and solid wood base. Very soli...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Polyester, Wood

19th Century French Empire “Kissing Settee” with Privacy Screens
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful French Empire walnut “kissing settee” with carved swan arms, crests, and corners, privacy screens which raise up on each side, adorned with striped satin upholstery and s...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Brown Leather Loveseat Sofa 1970s
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible vintage mid century modern loveseat couch is circa 1970. The unique two-seat loveseat sofa is sturdy and well-built with incredible vintage style featuring button-tuf...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Steel, Chrome

One of One Handcrafted Kidney Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W70 D33 H29.5 SW64 SD23-24 SH17 Kidney sofa completely built from scratch in house in soft tweed and turned white oak legs finished in a dark walnut. Item features a new wooden fram...
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2010s Modern Loveseats

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Fabric

Antique Victorian Curved & Button Back Upholstered Loveseat C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Curved & Button Back Upholstered Loveseat C1900 Measures - 32.5"H x 48"W x 31"D
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Early 20th Century Victorian Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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. Solid steel bar available in a smoked brass, polished chrome, bu...
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2010s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Love Lounge Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Love Lounge Newly Upholstered in a High End Natural Shearling "Polar Bear" We just reupholstered this iconic swivel love seat...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Fritz Hansen Attributed 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Fritz Hansen sofa designed by Soren Hansen in the company's characteristic style of open armrests. Made from stained beech wood showing great gran and color and with ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Post Modern Oak Sofa by Howard Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W61 D37 H26.5 SW53 SD26 SH18 Fully Restored Loveseat Sofa in excellent condition. Item features a newly refinished solid oak frame in a medium dark walnut. Sofa has new straps, new ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Oak, Mohair

Oxblood Chesterfield Tufted Leather Love Seat Sofa -Great Britain Circa 1970
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning Chesterfield 2-seater sofa in oxblood leather having turned onyx mahogany cannonball feet by Action Furniture Ltd. Of Great Britain where the finest Chesterfield sofas are...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats

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Brass

Classic Blue Velvet Loveseat
Located in Westwood, NJ
Draped in sumptuous navy blue velvet, this loveseat features classic deep button tufting that creates a sophisticated diamond pattern. The graceful curves of its silhouette are high...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Loveseats

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Velvet, Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee
Located in Essex, MA
A classic 19th-century Louis XVI giltwood canape or settee upholstered in a cream-on-cream embroidered fabric. Original horsehair upholstery stuffing has been retained under the new ...
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19th Century Antique Loveseats

Materials

Giltwood

Wicker and Rattan Loveseat, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian loveseat from 1970, made of a wicker seat and sturdy rattan frame and legs. The unique design consists of two cone-shaped chairs that blend seamlessly, creating a visually ca...
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1970s Italian Rustic Vintage Loveseats

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Wicker, Rattan

20th Century "Moel" Ice Blue Love Seat By Inga Sampe' For Ligne Roset, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking piece of contemporary design with a shell-like silhouette, the Moel sofa was designed by Inga Sampe’ for Ligne Roset, France. With the exception of its thermoformed support case, the Moel is reconnecting with the know-how of Ligne Roset in the field of all-foam furniture. The sofa features a quilted ice blue fabric seating and white leather back and it looks like no other seat. It is aimed at all those who live in a natural and relaxed way and who want to create a warm living room to receive friends in complete privacy. Moel asserts its great comfort by round and soft shapes that create a friendly space. The leather and fabric ‘jacket...
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1980s French Other Vintage Loveseats

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Fabric

Pair Of 20thC "Moel" Ice Blue Love Seats By Inga Sampe' For Ligne Roset, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking piece of contemporary design with a shell-like silhouette, the Moel armchair was designed by Inga Sampe’ for Ligne Roset, France. With the exception of its thermoformed support case, the Moel is reconnecting with the know-how of Ligne Roset in the field of all-foam furniture. These armchairs feature a quilted ice blue fabric seating and white leather back and they look like no other seat. It is aimed at all those who live in a natural and relaxed way and who want to create a warm living room to receive friends in complete privacy. Moel asserts its great comfort by round and soft shapes that create a friendly space. The leather and fabric ‘jacket...
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1970s French Other Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Pair Of 20thC "Moel" Fuchsia Love Seats By Inga Sampe' For Ligne Roset, France
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A striking piece of contemporary design with a shell-like silhouette, the Moel armchair was designed by Inga Sampe’ for Ligne Roset, France. With the exception of its thermoformed support case, the Moel is reconnecting with the know-how of Ligne Roset in the field of all-foam furniture. These armchairs feature a quilted fuchsia fabric seating and white leather back and they look like no other seat. It is aimed at all those who live in a natural and relaxed way and who want to create a warm living room to receive friends in complete privacy. Moel asserts its great comfort by round and soft shapes that create a friendly space. The leather and fabric ‘jacket...
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1970s French Other Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather

Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa Blue wool Fabric
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large Size curved three-seat sofa with channeled backrest. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the beechwood frame is solid and stu...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa has slightly taller legs indicating a production date closer to 1950 when taller leg...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Wool, Beech

'Malin' Sofa Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This modern bench takes a page from the mid-century modern designs of Finn Juhl with simple A-frame construction. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Highback-Sidewalk Two-Seat Sofa by Brayton International
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Sidewalk Lounge Seating makes your workspace into a social space. Crisp, lightly scaled, and highly portable, Sidewalk offers the perfect solution for any lounge or office seating th...
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Early 2000s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Faux Leather

Arne Norell Ilona Sofa, Sweden, 1970s
Located in London, GB
An original two-seat Arne Norell Ilona sofa in patterned fabric. Made by Norell Mobler in Sweden. In very good vintage condition with minor sign...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Fantastic Gabriella Crespi style Pencil Reed Loveseat Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs bent pencil reed loveseat sofa. This piece is spectacular in person and the light blue linen upholstery is still in nice condition too...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Post Modern Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W58.5 D30 H30 SW45.5 SD23 SH16 AH22.5 Fully restored Post Modern Loveseat with great curved arms and back. Item has fresh upholstery and newly refinished wooden trim. Item is sturdy...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Velvet

Vintage 1950s Dan Johnson Sofa/Loveseat/Settee by Pacific Iron
Located in Asheville, NC
Elevate your home with this rare loveseat/settee, a masterpiece of mid-century design by Dan Johnson and meticulously crafted by Pacific Iron in the USA during the 1950s. Boasting a ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

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Iron

Queen Anne Style Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique loveseat with rounded back and hand carved wood frame. Beautifully sculpted wood feet, stripe silk fabric, slightly turned out arms. Please confirm location NY or NJ
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18th Century Queen Anne Antique Loveseats

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Walnut Loveseat by Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the latest showstopper at Heirloom Decor – the Thonet walnut loveseat. This Mid Century marvel pairs bold, sunny upholstery with the timeless elegance of a walnut frame. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Walnut Upholstered Loveseat in the style of Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A walnut slab sided upholstered loveseat with great curved frontal area having loose cushions too the back and bottom . Crafted by Otmar who was know for Danish styled furniture that...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Brazilian Loveseat in Olive Leather in the Style of Sergio Rodrigues, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Brazilian loveseat in the style of Sergio Rodrigues with a stained oak frame and leather slingback. This piece has plush upholstered seat and back cushions, which drape elega...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Palecek Rattan and Leather President’s Loveseat, Original Design, c. 2010
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very handsome and hard to find earlier version of Palecek’s Art Deco-style rattan and leather President’s loveseat or two-person sofa. Unlike the currently available version that...
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Pencil Reed Modular or Sectional Sofa with New Cushion
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome and sculptural sofa made by Comfort Design Furniture in the 1970's. The sofa features nice heavy construction with a sculptural design & bamboo reed clad. Cushions were re...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Regal Louis XVI Style Painted Wood and Velvet Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic French loveseat having painted carved frame and wonderful velvet upholstery with luxurious down filled seat cushion. Finished front and back.
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1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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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