English Arm Loveseat Upholstered in 100% Natural Hemp
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
decor. Upgrade your living room with our stylish and practical English Arm Loveseat, offering both
Hemp
Lee Jofa Skirted English Arm Loveseat
By Lee Jofa
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant English-arm loveseat by Lee Jofa features feather down wrapped T cushions, down filled
Linen, Wood
English Queen Anne Style Carved Open Arm Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne style (modern) carved open-arm loveseat with a carved crest on a double chair
Leather
English Rolled Arm Button Tufted Leather Love Seat Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English-made vintage rolled-arm button-tufted ox blood leather loveseat or sofa.
Leather
Classic English Rolled Arm Oxblood Leather Two Seat Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Classic rolled-arm English-made two seat sofa in oxblood leather. Brass nail head details; raised
Leather
Sold
H 33 in W 67.5 in D 38 in
Custom Listing English Arm Loveseat Upholstered in 100% Natural Hemp & 4 Pillows
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
decor. Upgrade your living room with our stylish and practical English Arm Loveseat, offering both
Hemp
Sold
H 32 in W 75 in D 38 in
Sherrill Custom English Rose Two-Cushion Rolled Arm Sofa, Plinth Base, Loveseat
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sherrill custom English rose two-cushion rolled arm sofa, plinth base, loveseat. Gorgeous custom
Textile
20th Century English Arm Sofa with Red Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century English arm sofa / loveseat with red upholstery Measures: 63" W x 33" D x 34" T, seat
Upholstery, Wood
Travertine Pet Bowl Set Rectangle
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
Travertine
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$5,697
H 34.65 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
Divano Curvo Cesare Lacca 1950s piedi a cono in legno Mid-century
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofà Italiano Cesare Lacca curvo Italia 1950s piedi in legno.
Velvet
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With...
Teak, Wood
Pair Of Exceptional Antique Louis XVI Carved Wing Back Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of wing back chairs with solid and sturdy heavily carved frames with bell flowers, egg/dart and foliate motifs. The chairs with fixed back and seat, manchettes, custom upholster...
Fabric, Wood
$1,068 / item
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century Modern Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger, 1960s
By Gerd Lange, Bofinger
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Farmer Series Chair by Gerd Lange for Bofinger. - Special design classics from the Bofinger Farmer Program - Designed by Gerd Lange from the 1960s - Dismantleable furnit...
Canvas, Wood
$4,895
H 34.5 in W 66 in D 18 in
Paul McCobb "Linear Group" Dresser w/ Steel Accents for Calvin Furniture
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Steel
Antique Meiji Era Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare elegant Japanese vase cast of metal, possibly brass, featuring a baluster shaped body and a wide short neck. The surface is decorated with a delicate image of a thistle flowe...
Metal
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$8,374Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.84 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
Pair of Mod. 2071 Sconces by Stilnovo
By Stilnovo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One pair of model 2071 sconces by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s. Half and half black and white opal spheres make up these simply beautiful and unique sconces. Each sco...
Opal, Aluminum, Steel
$7,700
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
By OPE Möbler, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Prague, New Town
'Skrindan' armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light sheepski...
Sheepskin, Wood
$28,950Sale Price|35% Off
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
19th Century Lifesize Bronze Bust of Othello after Gaston Veuvenot Leroux
By Gaston Vuevenot Leroux
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French 19th century life-size bust depicting Othello, the North African Moor of Venice character in the 1603 play written by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), a...
Bronze
French Art Deco Secretary Cabinet by André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Andre Arbus Sloping mahogany secreter with two drawers and a drop-leaf door. Sycamore maple interior with six small drawers and a central niche lined with parchment; gilt bronze knob...
Brass
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
Crystal, Ormolu
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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