Loveseats
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Loveseats
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak, Teak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Loveseats
Leather
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Ultrasuede
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Wood
Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats
Leather
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Plexiglass
20th Century French Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak, Leather
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1960s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
1820s American American Classical Antique Loveseats
Mohair, Wood
1960s European Vintage Loveseats
Sheepskin
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1890s French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Walnut
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1990s American Louis XV Loveseats
Wood, Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1980s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Loveseats
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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