Loveseats
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Teak
20th Century English Art Deco Loveseats
Leather
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Dutch Bohemian Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Loveseats
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Straw, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Loveseats
Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brocade, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
1970s European Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1970s French Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Danish Vintage Loveseats
Oak
1980s Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1950s Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1740s Italian George II Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
1890s American Rustic Antique Loveseats
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Bamboo
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Maple
1910s Ukrainian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Mohair
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Oak, Fabric
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
20th Century American Classical Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fur, Faux Fur
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic, Foam
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
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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