Loveseats
Late 20th Century French Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Cotton, Beech
1930s Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Romantic Loveseats
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Loveseats
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s Danish Post-Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Loveseats
Iron, Wrought Iron
1890s American Edwardian Antique Loveseats
Wicker, Cane, Wood
2010s French Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum, Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1940s American Chippendale Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Bamboo
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s French Loveseats
Fabric
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Danish Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Teak
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Wood
1980s Philippine Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
20th Century English Art Deco Loveseats
Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Loveseats
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal
1960s American American Classical Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
2010s Loveseats
Marble
20th Century French Rococo Revival Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Wood
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Brocade, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
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.
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