Loveseats
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Rosewood, Leather, Satin
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Loveseats
Felt, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Birch, Canvas
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Beech, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Loveseats
Felt, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rosewood
2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Tapestry, Wood
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Steel
1950s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak, Bouclé
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Oak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
19th Century Swedish Antique Loveseats
Silk, Wood
2010s Italian Loveseats
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Loveseats
Wicker
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Linen, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century North American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s Italian Rococo Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Brass
1890s British Antique Loveseats
Fruitwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
2010s Italian Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Leaf
20th Century Chinese Loveseats
Rosewood
Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Loveseats
Wire
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Walnut, Glass
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Brass
1910s British William and Mary Vintage Loveseats
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Loveseats
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Antique Loveseats
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Linen, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Teak
18th Century Gothic Revival Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
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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