Loveseats
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wrought Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
20th Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Loveseats
Rattan, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cowhide, Wicker, Rattan
1880s American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
19th Century British William and Mary Antique Loveseats
Silk
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Loveseats
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 19th Century English Antique Loveseats
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1970s Danish Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Loveseats
Metal
18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Louis XV Antique Loveseats
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Fiberglass
1980s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Lucite
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
1980s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Lucite, Bouclé
1950s Swedish Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Wood
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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