Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Straw, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brocade, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Loveseats
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
2010s South African Loveseats
Velvet
Early 2000s Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Cherry
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Ebony
Mid-20th Century Burmese Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Loveseats
Steel
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loveseats
Concrete
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Walnut, Textile
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Sheet Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s South African Loveseats
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Birdseye Maple
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Feathers
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass
1960s African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cedar
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cedar
2010s Ukrainian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
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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