Loveseats
1950s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
1950s Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Cotton
1960s French Space Age Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary French Loveseats
Aluminum
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Teak
2010s Canadian Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Loveseats
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
1890s French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Walnut
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Japanese Vintage Loveseats
Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Upholstery, Cotton, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1860s English High Victorian Antique Loveseats
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Loveseats
Wire
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Louis XIV Vintage Loveseats
Cane, Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Loveseats
Brass
2010s North American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
2010s American Minimalist Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Mexican Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Loveseats
Fabric, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Early 2000s French Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Loveseats
Mohair, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Oak
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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