Fully Upholstered and Skirted Cream Loveseat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This classic two-seat sofa features soft cream-colored corduroy upholstery with a tailored skirt
20th Century Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery
Fully Upholstered and Skirted Cream Loveseat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This classic two-seat sofa features soft cream-colored corduroy upholstery with a tailored skirt
Fabric, Upholstery
Feather-Filled Damask Loveseat with Rolled Arms and Pleated Skirt
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This loveseat combines classic design with exceptional comfort. Upholstered in a linen-colored
Textile, Feathers
$7,200 / item
H 35 in W 64 in D 45 in
Tufted Settee with Loose Seat Cushion and Pleated Skirt Shown in Grey Velvet
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Straight drop skirt with pleat detail in the corners. Settee can be made custom with or without skirt to
Velvet, Maple
English Victorian Style Red and Blue Paisley Upholstered Circular Ottoman
Located in Queens, NY
fringe skirt. (Matching loveseat: 063520A)
Fabric
Skirted Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
We love this piece for its simplicity. This tailored loveseat had a loose back with two cushions
Damask
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
A Floral Loveseat with Tufted Back and Pleated Skirt
Located in New York, NY
A graceful and elegant loveseat with a curved, tufted back, rolled arms, and a tailored skirt with
Cotton
Danish 1930s Small-Scale Salon Set of Loveseat and Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish 1930s small-scale salon set comprised of two chairs and a loveseat with skirted velvet
$18,450
H 93 in W 65.63 in D 88 in
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved 'Baroque Revival' Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs. The tall ornately pierced carved headboard, crowned with an allegorical pair of che...
Silk, Giltwood
Serenity Organic Modern Wall Sconce, Wall Light, White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade “Serenity” organic modern wall light/wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design ...
Plaster
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$132,361 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
1940's Art Deco Settee Sofa
By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Cygal Art Deco
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Art Deco / Mid-century settee loveseat for sale. Was previously reupholstered in a beautiful velvet, and still in incredible condition. The velvet is gray with pink and blue ...
Velvet
$3,200 / set
H 21.5 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Ployant Stools - Plácido Domingo Collection
By Maison Jansen
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Louis XV Style Parcel Gilt Ployant Stools with Tasseled Silk Cushions from The Collection of Plácido Domingo. A charming pair of Louis XV style ployant stools, first half of...
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
$1,995
H 56 in W 58 in D 82.5 in
20th Century George III Style Carved Mahogany Semi-Poster Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century George III Style Carved Mahogany Semi-Poster Full Size Bed. Measures 58" in width, 82.5" in length, 56" in height at the tip of the finials. Headboard is 42" in height ...
Cherry
Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influentia...
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Iron and Marble Patisserie Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French iron Patisserie table with intricate cast iron detail on legs and stretcher. Original marble-top.
Marble, Iron
A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic painted and upholstered bed is carved on all sides with foliate, urn and scrolled motifs. The head and footboard are topped by carved finials and all supported by four...
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is finely carved with flowers, leaves, bound reeds and scrolling vegetal forms. We ha...
Satin, Silk, Walnut
19th Century Exhibition Model of Expanding Table by Samuel Hawkins
By Samuel Hawkins
Located in New Orleans, LA
A masterpiece of both cabinetmaking and mechanical engineering, this one-of-a-kind expanding table was crafted by the renowned cabinetmaker Samuel Hawkins of London for the Great Exh...
Mahogany
$15,995 / set
H 91 in W 46.5 in D 34 in
Pair of 19th C. Painted 7.5 ft Tall Wood Corner Cabinets w/Open Space Beneath
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Brazilian painted wood tall corner cabinets with beautifully arched and decoratively paneled doors. This pair of antique corner cabinets from Brazil, nicely si...
Wood
16th Century Head Of A Noble
Located in Round Top, TX
A very striking 16th century statue - head of a nobleman - crafted from Roman concrete - opus caementicium. Roman concrete is durable due to its incorporation of volcanic ash, which...
Coade Stone
$27,850Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 70 in W 82 in D 18 in
French 19th-20th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Desk, Bookcase & Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th/20th Century Empire Revival Style Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted Three-Piece Study or Office Suite, comprising of a desk with leather top, a horse-shoe-shaped armchai...
Bronze
Louis XV Canape in Walnut
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV period canapé in walnut with antique petit-point covering.
Fabric, Walnut
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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