Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautiful vintage leather chesterfield loveseat, a true representation of exceptional
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Vintage Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This classic leather tufted loveseat is expertly crafted and designed in the United States, making
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
1920s Danish Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1920s Danish Leather Chesterfield exudes timeless character with its rich patina, deep tufting
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Red Leather Wingback Chesterfield Loveseat Double Chair, England circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
wingback Chesterfield loveseat or "double chair."
It has the traditional tufted buttoned back and nail head
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 43 in W 53.5 in D 27.75 in
Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two cushion loveseat sofa by Thomas Lloyd. Beautiful worm leather throughout with leather covered
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Early 19th Century English Tufted Brown Leather Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning distressed brown leather tufted sofa. The sofa's design suggests a classic style that can
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Lilian August Brown Green Leather Tufted Chesterfield Club Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Lillian August
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lilian August large brown green leather tufted chesterfield club lounge chair and ottoman. Item
Category
Early 2000s Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Cherry
H 50 in W 40 in D 40 in
Chesterfield Loveseat in Caramel Tufted Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With high rolled and out curved arms and button tufted back and deep skirt. With two shaped seat cushions. Nail head trim and raised on wooden bun feet. Very well made and quite comf...
Category
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Recent Sales
Charming Two-seat Chesterfield, creamcolor
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Leatherupholstered chesterfield, kind of tulipform..very well preserved, overall good condition
Category
Vintage 1960s French Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Vintage leather chesterfield loveseat with rolled arms.
Category
Vintage 1940s Loveseats
Beige Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful tufted classic Chesterfield style in a compact size. Creamy beige leather with nailhead
Category
Vintage 1970s American Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Dark Brown Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chesterfield dark brown leather loveseat, dating from the late 1970s or early 1980s. Well worn and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Vintage Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful burgundy Chesterfield loveseat makes perfect seating for any interior.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Authentic Vintage Leather Chesterfield Loveseat from England
Located in Round Top, TX
The dark brown vintage leather captures your attention in this striking Chesterfield loveseat. This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Loveseat Two Seat Sofa, England circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft patina of the brown vintage leather captures your attention in this wonderful Chesterfield
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28.5 in W 70.5 in D 35 in
Thayer Coggin Loveseat
Located in North Miami, FL
A most unusual red patent leather chesterfield loveseat by Thayer Coggin. Beautifully floats and a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Patent Leather, Wood
Chesterfield Leather Upholstered Loveseat Sofa
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chesterfield leather upholstered loveseat Sofa. This more than likely English Chesterfield has bun
Category
Late 20th Century Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Chesterfield Style Leather Loveseat by Hickory
Located in Pomona, CA
Chesterfield style burgundy color tufted leather loveseat.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Tufted Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous tufted brown leather Chesterfield sofa or loveseat,
late 20th century
Leather
Category
Late 20th Century Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chesterfield Leather Sofas Loveseats
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of English Georgian style black chesterfeld sofas or loveseats, possibly 3rd quarter of 20th
Category
Vintage 1960s English Loveseats
Materials
Wood, Leather
1970's Hollywood Regency Genuine Leather Navy Blue Loveseat Sofa
By Chesterfield, Drexel
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1970's couch for sale. It was manufactured by Classic Leather here in the US, and still has
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Authentic Vintage Leather Chesterfield Two Seat Sofa or Loveseat, England
Located in Round Top, TX
. This wingback Chesterfield loveseat or two seat chair has the traditional tufted back and nailhead
Category
Early 20th Century English Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Vintage Leather Tufted Chesterfield Lovesesat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Vintage leather tufted Chesterfield loveseat.
Category
20th Century Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Leather Tufted Chesterfield Style Love Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather tufted distressed Chesterfield style love seat.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
English Chesterfield Leather Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English wonderfully worn leather tufted Chesterfield sofa standing on bun feet with nailhead trim
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Wood, Leather
Late 19th Century English Leather Chesterfield
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century English Leather Suede Chesterfield. Great Small Proportions , Excellent Condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Hancock & Moore Signed Burgundy Oxblood Tufted Chesterfield Loveseat Sofa
By Hancock & Moore
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare to see an oxblood/burgundy colored signed Hancock & Moore sofa/loveseat in this scale
Category
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Delicious Supple Tufted Brown Leather Settee Loveseat
By Lillian August
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Delicious traditional supple brown tufted leather loveseat having mahogany turned legs on brass
Category
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofas, a Pair
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of fabulous vintage black leather tufted Chesterfield sofas. The leather is in good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Classic Dark Navy Tufted Leather Loveseat with Brass Nailheads
By Taylor Chair co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic Chesterfield style tufted navy blue leather or leatherette loveseat having scrolled arms
Category
1990s American Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage Havana Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Superb Havana colored leather Chesterfield from England. Very comfortable, leather is very strong
Category
Vintage 1940s English Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Leather Vintage English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
An authentic, all original vintage English leather Chesterfield sofa in remarkable condition and
Category
Vintage 1940s English Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Oxblood Chesterfield Tufted Leather Love Seat Sofa -Great Britain Circa 1970
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stunning Chesterfield 2-seater sofa in oxblood leather having turned onyx mahogany cannonball
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa from Denmark, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage leather Chesterfield sofa from Denmark, Circa 1970. Original black leather upholstery with
Category
Vintage 1970s European Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Two Seat Brown Leather Sofa from England
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage leather furniture is highly sought after these days, making this 2-seat sofa or loveseat a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Loveseats
Materials
Leather
English Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa in leather with tufting and studs throughout the back, outscrolled arms and lower frame
Category
Antique 19th Century English Loveseats
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Love Seat Small Sofa from England
Located in Round Top, TX
This Chesterfield loveseat is a tremendous find due to the richness of the vintage leather. There
Category
Early 20th Century English Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Handsome Leather Tufted Chesterfield Style Small Sofa C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rich colored brown tufted leather chesterfield style sofa with nailhead trim detail along arms and
Category
Vintage 1940s English Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Leather Hancock & Moore Burgundy Chesterfield Style Camel back Settee Sofa
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning burgundy leather Hancock & Moore loveseat or settee. The leather is in beautiful
Category
1990s American Georgian Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Leather Hancock & Moore Burgundy Chesterfield Style Camel Back Settee Sofa
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning burgundy leather Hancock & Moore loveseat or settee. The leather is in beautiful
Category
1990s American Georgian Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1960's Chesterfield Love Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chesterfield loveseat, the leather is in great condition. We have a matching pair of arm
Category
Vintage 1960s French Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Dark Navy Tufted Leather Chesterfield with Brass Stud Trim
Located in New York, NY
Love seat size leather Chesterfield sofa, in dark navy leather. Wear consistent with age
Category
Vintage 1970s American Loveseats
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa from France, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Chesterfield sofa from France, circa 1960. Original brown leather with great patina and
Category
Vintage 1960s European Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Loveseat and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
makes an excellent choice of vintage furnishing because of its unrivalled comfort! Tufted leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Style Tufted Vegan Leather Camel Back Loveseat Sofa
By American of High Point
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful teal blue tufted chesterfield style camel back sofa in vegan leather by High Point
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Two Seat Sofa Loveseat, England circa 1960-80
Located in Round Top, TX
The rich brown vintage leather captures your attention in this handsome Chesterfield loveseat or
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.5 in W 70 in D 36.5 in
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Two Seat Sofa Loveseat, England circa 1960-80
Located in Round Top, TX
The rich brown vintage leather captures your attention in this wonderful Chesterfield loveseat or
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.75 in W 72.5 in D 38 in
Dark Tobacco Brown Curved Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very rare find in rich dark brown leather, this wonderful curved tufted Chesterfield loveseat oozes
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Leather
Burgundy Red Leather English Style Chesterfield Settee Loveseat Leathercraft
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Leather upholstery. Nail head trim. Measures: 32" H x 56" W x 31" D. Seat height 18".Nail heads
Category
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Settees
Materials
Leather
Mahogany Red Leather Chesterfield Sleeper Sofa and Loveseat
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Only Loveseat with removable 2 down cushions (30 H, 16H x 40D x 66L) available
Category
Late 20th Century American Living Room Sets
Vintage Chesterfield 2 Seat Sofa Loveseat from England
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage leather furniture is highly sought after these days, making this loveseat or 2-seat sofa a
Category
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Materials
Leather
Hickory Chair Blue Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Blue leather chesterfield loveseat by Hickory Chair. Great quality, heavy piece.
Category
Early 2000s Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Cute diminutive tuxedo style button tufted burgundy leather love seat. Extra clean ready to use
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Leather Antique Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant antique leather Chesterfield loveseat or sofa. In the Chesterfield upholstery tradition
Category
Vintage 1910s French Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Leather Chesterfield Style Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Leather Chesterfield style loveseat / sofa. The sofa is burgundy with wood bun feet.
Category
Vintage 1980s Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Nice loveseat size burgundy leather Chesterfield sofa. Very good vintage condition, shows some
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Original English Hunter Green Chesterfield Leather Two-Seat Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in North Miami, FL
cushions - Vintage green leather Chesterfield sofa with original coil sprung front edge and feather filled
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Leather Chesterfield Style Loveseat
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Tufted distressed leather Chesterfield style loveseat.
Category
20th Century Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Dapper British Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Excellent condition British burgundy leather Chesterfield sofa loveseat having nailhead details and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Chesterfield Style Leather Loveseat
Located in Pomona, CA
Tufted leather chesterfield style loveseat.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish leather Chesterfield features shapely scrolled arms, tufted leather upholstery, and
Category
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Debonair British Chesterfield Burgundy Leather Bench Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Diminutive Classic English burgundy leather Chesterfield bench or loveseat, with slightly arched
Category
Vintage 1970s English Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Style Loveseat, circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rich brown leather tufted English Chesterfield style loveseat with nailhead trim detail. The sofa
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Chesterfield Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Chesterfield loveseat is fully tufted leather with brass nail head trim. Smaller size is great
Category
20th Century Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Original Leather Button Tufted Chesterfields Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
″H x 50″L x 33″D
Seat Height 19.5″
Materials: Leather, Walnut
Condition: Minor wear consistent
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Classic Green Leather Two-Seat Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Chesterfield sofa in green leather. Deep tufted and comfortable in a very useful size.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Antique Classic Leather Chesterfield Love Seat
Located in Redding, CT
Antique Classic leather Chesterfield love seat. This is the real deal here. Amazing aged patina but
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style blackish brown tufted leather chesterfield sofa with distressed finish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Brass
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Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Suite Armchair & Sofa on Turned Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare handmade in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club suite with hand turned legs finished with castors
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Category
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 73.04 in D 34.65 in
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base
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Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Chippendale Style Leather Loveseat from Ft. William Henry Hotel Lake George N.Y.
By Thomas Chippendale, Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Chippendale settee, loveseat, sofa, in leather upholstery with decorative nailhead stud trim, and gutsy ball and claw feet. This extraordinary piece exhibits elegant clas...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 48 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Lovely Vintage Chesterfield Brown Leather Look Chaise Lounge Daybed Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely brown leather Chesterfield chaise lounge daybed.
A very good looking well made and exceptionally comfortable piece.
Its made of a...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
Antique Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Restored Chesterfield Sofa Chaise Lounge
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored Chesterfield tufted sofa chaise lounge in whiskey brown leather.
A very rare example, I have never seen this back before, i...
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 66.15 in D 25.2 in
Chesterfield Loveseat From Charak
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage chesterfield loveseat sofa in white Naughahyde ordered through Charak Modern, Boston circa 1960.
Raised on four wooden cylindrical legs.
See our separate listing for th...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Vintage Green Leather Set of Chesterfield Sofa & Three Club Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Set (4) vintage leather Chesterfield style sofa with heavily rolled arms, pair of arm chairs and additional barrel chair all resting on wood base/feet.
The dark green leather is tuf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
H 27.75 in W 83 in D 38 in
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa is a design that has defined the essence of comfort for over 75 years and remains popular even today thanks to its classic lines! Tufted lea...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Red Leather Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comfortable and vibrant, this vintage loveseat is upholstered in leather making it durable and easy to clean. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Chesterfield Tufted Dutch Brown Leather Library Club Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Chesterfield Dutch hand dyed Cigar Brown leather library reading armchair with ottoman. A good looking and decorative pair, it has a lo...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 35.04 in D 37.41 in
Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original antique circa 1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions a...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.52 in W 67.72 in D 37.41 in
Library Chair in the George II manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of George II design profusely carved mahogany library chairs with lion’s head arms, acanthus leaf scrolls and foliate cartouches. The cabriole legs with lions masks flanked by...
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Materials
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Fine 19th Century Mahogany Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair in the George I
Located in Benington, Herts
A well proportioned and substantial late 19th century carved mahogany wing-back armchair in the George II manner upholstered in a tan leather.
English circa 1880.
A fin...
Category
Antique 1880s English George II Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 33.86 in
Fully Restored 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day. We also craft our own Signature ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
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Leather Chesterfield Loveseat For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the leather chesterfield loveseat you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each leather chesterfield loveseat for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer leather chesterfield loveseat, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right leather chesterfield loveseat, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made leather chesterfield loveseat over the years, but those crafted by Chesterfield, Lillian August and Old Hickory Tannery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Leather Chesterfield Loveseat?
A leather chesterfield loveseat can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,360, while the lowest priced sells for $1,595 and the highest can go for as much as $12,000.
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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