Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1880s French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
1950s French Directoire Vintage Loveseats
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s Danish Post-Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Loveseats
Linen
20th Century Art Deco Loveseats
Macassar
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam
20th Century English Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Plate
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Oak, Fabric
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany, Wool
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Ultrasuede
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1820s American American Classical Antique Loveseats
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Loveseats
Wood
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Beech
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1990s Indonesian Bohemian Loveseats
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Hardwood, Down, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1990s Italian Loveseats
Upholstery
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Loveseats
Mohair, Walnut
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak, Down
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Rococo Revival Loveseats
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Rococo Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s British Vintage Loveseats
Brass
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.
Find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage loveseats today on 1stDibs.