19th Century Wood Loveseats
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Velvet, Fruitwood
Antique 1880s American Victorian Loveseats
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Birdseye Maple
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Burl
Antique Early 19th Century Loveseats
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Loveseats
Wood, Leather
Antique 1850s Austrian Art Nouveau Loveseats
Wicker, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Loveseats
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Mohair, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Settees
Silk, Wood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Satin, Silk, Beech
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Giltwood
Antique 1880s French Victorian Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Spanish Folk Art Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood, Birch
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Settees
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Loveseats
Giltwood
Antique 1820s English Regency Loveseats
Fruitwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Canapes
Cane, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Rush, Wood
Antique 1820s American American Classical Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Giltwood
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 1860s Danish Rococo Revival Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Antique 1850s French Régence Loveseats
Giltwood, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Settees
Wire
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Loveseats
Walnut
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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.
Find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage loveseats today on 1stDibs.
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