Loveseats
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s Loveseats
Cotton
1950s Danish Vintage Loveseats
Oak
1950s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
Early 20th Century Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Walnut, Textile
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Loveseats
Fabric, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Beech, Fabric
19th Century American Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century International Style Loveseats
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Beech, Leather
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Birdseye Maple
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Teak
1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Guatemalan Modern Loveseats
Wood, Upholstery
1990s American Art Deco Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
1910s Ukrainian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Mohair
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cedar
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Metal
1960s African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Beech
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fur, Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Metal
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Maple
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Elm
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Loveseats
Felt, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Beech, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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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