Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Faux Leather
1960s Unknown Chippendale Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Wood
1980s Austrian Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
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Leather
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Faux Leather, Mahogany
1960s Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Fabric, Textile, Cane, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Silk, Velvet, Wood
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Chrome
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1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Hardwood
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Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
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Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
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Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Chrome
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Linen
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Beech
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Upholstery, Mahogany
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Fabric
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Oak, Upholstery
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Metal
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1980s Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
1960s French Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Brass
1970s American Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
1970s American Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
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Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
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Leather
Late 20th Century Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Fabric
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Leather
1960s American Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
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Patent Leather, Wood
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Brass
1960s English Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Velvet, Wood
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Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Brass
1960s Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
1960s European Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
1970s European Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
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Leather
1970s American Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
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Leather, Mahogany
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Leather, Mahogany
1970s European Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Metal, Brass
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Leather
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Leather
1970s American Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Wood
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Brass
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Leather
1960s American Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Walnut
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Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
1980s American Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
1970s English Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
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Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
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Leather
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Brass
1970s English Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Wood
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Leather
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Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather, Maple
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1950s English Chesterfield Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
1950s English Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Brass
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Wood, Leather
1970s English Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
Leather
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Leather, Beech, Foam
1970s American Retro Chesterfield Loveseat
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Upholstery, 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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