Floral Loveseats
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
2010s British Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Beads
Vintage 1960s Loveseats
Upholstery, Down, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Art Nouveau Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Cotton
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Brass
Antique 19th Century Austrian Loveseats
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Edwardian Loveseats
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Loveseats
Brocade, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Mohair, Walnut
Late 20th Century Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Loveseats
Gold
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wicker
Late 20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Loveseats
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Sycamore, Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Loveseats
Paint
Early 20th Century Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Bamboo
2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Metal
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Tapestry, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Settees
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
20th Century Chippendale Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Loveseats
Cotton, Wood, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile
Vintage 1960s Federal Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Loveseats
Upholstery, Fruitwood
20th Century French French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Art Nouveau Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Loveseats
Late 20th Century North American Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Loveseats
Hide, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Vintage 1940s Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Loveseats
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Antique 1850s English Victorian Loveseats
Walnut
Early 2000s American Sheraton Loveseats
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Loveseats
Chenille
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Loveseats
Elm
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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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