Loveseats
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Maple, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Plate
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Foam
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Louis XV Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Loveseats
Cotton, Velvet, Down, Feathers
2010s Dutch Loveseats
Leather
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1980s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1960s Japanese Vintage Loveseats
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Beech, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Loveseats
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Suede, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Oak, Fabric
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
2010s Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
2010s Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Teak
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany, Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Teak
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome, Steel
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1880s French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Oak
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Ultrasuede
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Hardwood, Down, Upholstery
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1990s Indonesian Bohemian Loveseats
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Beech
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
20th Century English Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Rococo Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
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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