British Wood Loveseats
Vintage 1920s English Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
Early 2000s English Loveseats
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Velvet, Hardwood
20th Century English Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Chinese Chippendale Benches
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Benches
Wood
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Settees
Wire
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Settees
Beech
Antique 19th Century British Regency Loveseats
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
Antique 1890s British Canapes
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English George III Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Loveseats
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English George IV Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Walnut
Antique 1780s English Folk Art Stools
Fruitwood
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Benches
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English George II Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Loveseats
Bone, Upholstery, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Wood
Early 20th Century British Regency Loveseats
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Loveseats
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Chippendale Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1760s English George I Settees
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Benches
Oak
2010s British Art Deco Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Antique 1880s English Egyptian Revival Loveseats
Bone, Ebony, Fabric, Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
Wood
Antique 1890s English Egyptian Revival Loveseats
Bone, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Settees
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Loveseats
Paint, Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century English Settees
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Brass
Antique 1820s English Regency Loveseats
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Loveseats
Abalone, Velvet, Fruitwood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Late Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Settees
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Loveseats
Leather, 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.
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