Loveseats
Early 20th Century Swiss Louis XV Loveseats
Silver Leaf
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Leather, Satin, Rosewood
19th Century Antique Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut, Velvet
2010s American Minimalist Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1920s Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Oak
1970s Danish Vintage Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Loveseats
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Oak
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak, Down
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Mahogany, Linen
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Walnut
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Alpaca, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1640s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Bamboo
Late 18th Century American Adirondack Antique Loveseats
Linen, Wood
20th Century Austrian Loveseats
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Loveseats
Cane, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Mohair, Beech
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Wood
2010s North American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
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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