Loveseats
2010s British Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Beads
Early 20th Century Swiss Louis XV Loveseats
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Leather, Satin, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
19th Century Antique Loveseats
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Iron, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Italian Loveseats
Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
2010s American Minimalist Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Cotton, Beech
2010s Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Early 2000s French Loveseats
Fabric
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Oak, Mohair
Late 19th Century Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Pine
1930s Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Fur, Cedar
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Polyester, Wood
1970s Italian Rustic Vintage Loveseats
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Brass
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Antique, New and Vintage Loveseats
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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