Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rattan love seat you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rattan love seat for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
natural fiber,
rattan and
fabric. If you’re shopping for a rattan love seat, we have 35 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rattan love seat — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right rattan love seat, those designed in
mid-century modern,
Scandinavian Modern and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest.
Ficks Reed,
Cassina and
John Wisner each produced at least one beautiful rattan love seat that is worth considering.
A rattan love seat can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,758, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $202,400.
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.