Loveseats
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Loveseats
Metal
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Loveseats
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Italian Baroque Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century European Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
1910s Austrian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Oak
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century American Mission Loveseats
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
1920s Empire Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
2010s American Loveseats
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Antique Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Loveseats
Birch
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Raffia, Wood, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Loveseats
Bone, Upholstery, Teak
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
1890s English Chesterfield Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
Late 19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Loveseats
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Loveseats
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Loveseats
Mahogany
19th Century French Victorian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker
19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Antique Loveseats
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Loveseats
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather
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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