Loveseats
Antique, New and Vintage Loveseats





1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Cotton, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Mohair, Foam, Latex, Rubber, Birch, Plywood, Mahogany
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Fabric
Early 2000s Italian Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
Late 20th Century English Georgian Loveseats
Leather
1970s French Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
1990s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Cotton
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Canvas, Rattan, Foam
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool
Late 20th Century Tunisian Tribal Loveseats
Wool, Wood
Late 19th Century English George III Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo, Alpaca, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather, Walnut
1980s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Lucite
2010s Unknown Modern Loveseats
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
20th Century Chinese Loveseats
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
2010s American Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Beech
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Satin, Rosewood, Suede
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1990s Fijian Bohemian Loveseats
Palmwood, Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1940s German Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Chrome
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s American Art Deco Loveseats
Brass
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
1930s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Lacquer, Leather, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Metal
1990s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s Unknown Modern Loveseats
Metal
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Baroque Loveseats
Lacquer
2010s French Loveseats
Lacquer
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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