Retro Wooden Loveseat
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Cowhide, Hardwood
1980s Post-Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather, Wood
1960s Retro Wooden Loveseat
Upholstery, Down, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Mahogany, Linen
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Bamboo
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Steel, Chrome
1960s Ecuadorean International Style Retro Wooden Loveseat
Fruitwood
1970s American Art Deco Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Retro Wooden Loveseat
Iron
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Velvet, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Wool, Bouclé
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Upholstery, Beech
1990s Retro Wooden Loveseat
Fabric, Wood
1950s French Napoleon III Retro Wooden Loveseat
Mohair, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Sheepskin, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather, Wood
1960s French Rustic Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Linen, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Art Deco Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Sheepskin, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Wooden Loveseat
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro Wooden Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Retro Wooden Loveseat
Iron
1950s Italian Retro Wooden Loveseat
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Retro Wooden Loveseat
Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Retro Wooden Loveseat
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
1990s European Post-Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Upholstery, Wood
1990s German Post-Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Metal
1970s Swedish Retro Wooden Loveseat
Wood, Canvas
1960s French Retro Wooden Loveseat
Late 20th Century American Retro Wooden Loveseat
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Wool, Oak
1960s English Retro Wooden Loveseat
Wood
1960s Danish Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Velvet, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Wooden Loveseat
Leather, Rope, 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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