Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Minimalist Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Brass, Steel
2010s American Other Loveseats
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Sheet Metal, Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Metal, Sheet Metal
2010s American Other Loveseats
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Bentwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Jacquard, Velvet, Cotton, Wood
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Maple, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
2010s Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
2010s Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
2010s Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
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
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
2010s Chippendale Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s North American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
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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