Loveseats
2010s Ukrainian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Beech, Wool
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery, Ceramic
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Loveseats
Wood
1860s Danish Rococo Revival Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Foam, Wood
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Iron
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Beech
19th Century European Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1850s French Régence Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Loveseats
Bronze
20th Century American Empire Loveseats
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Wool, Hardwood, Upholstery
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Plywood, Fabric, Ash
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Loveseats
Damask
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Steel, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
Early 1800s French Baroque Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo, Wood, Alpaca
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Loveseats
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Pine
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Loveseats
Wood
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Ash, Plywood, Fabric
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Silk, Wood
2010s Mexican Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
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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