Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Teak
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Mahogany, Maple
Late 20th Century Louis XV Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Adirondack Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s British Loveseats
Other
2010s Adirondack Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Loveseats
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Cotton, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
2010s Chippendale Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s Egyptian Loveseats
Wood
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Loveseats
Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
2010s North American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
2010s Spanish Modern 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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