European Textile Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Chinoiserie Sofas
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Textile, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Textile, Walnut
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
2010s Italian Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Loveseats
Wood, Textile, Mohair
2010s Italian Loveseats
Textile, Mohair, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees
Textile, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Textile
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Sofas
Textile, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile
2010s English Modern Loveseats
Textile, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Textile, Laminate
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Wood
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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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