Antique Upholstered Loveseat
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Bone, Upholstery, Teak
1920s American French Provincial Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French French Provincial Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Walnut, Velvet
Early 20th Century English Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Leather, Wood
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Brass
Early 19th Century English Antique Upholstered Loveseat
19th Century Austrian Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Horn
19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Giltwood
Early 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Mahogany
1890s English Egyptian Revival Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Bone, Rosewood
1880s English Egyptian Revival Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Bone, Ebony, Fabric, Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Leather
1850s French Régence Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Giltwood
1920s Empire Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Wood
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Mohair, Walnut
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Fabric, Mahogany
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century American American Empire Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Giltwood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century British Regency Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Mahogany
19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Wood
18th Century Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Leather, Wood, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Tapestry, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Wood
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Wool, Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Oak, Leather
1860s Danish Rococo Revival Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
Late 19th Century Danish Late Victorian Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Oak
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Oak
1920s American Federal Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Leather, Wood
1850s French Régence Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Tapestry, Giltwood
1920s French Louis XV Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Upholstered Loveseat
Ormolu
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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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