Camel Back Loveseat
Mid-20th Century British Georgian Loveseats
Mahogany
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Loveseats
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s English Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Alpaca, Wood
20th Century Italian Victorian Loveseats
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Satinwood
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Linen
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s George III Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany, Feathers
20th Century Chippendale Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
1990s American Georgian Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
1990s American Georgian Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Iron
20th Century American Edwardian Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Loveseats
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Loveseats
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Sheraton Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Loveseats
Antique 19th Century American Loveseats
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century American Loveseats
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Cherry
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
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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