Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1920s Empire Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Ceramic, Bouclé, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century North American Chinoiserie Loveseats
Walnut
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Loveseats
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
2010s Italian Loveseats
Textile
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wool, Birch
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Teak
Early 2000s Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Cherry
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Beech
Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Loveseats
Wire
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic, Foam
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fiberglass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Mohair, Walnut
2010s South African Loveseats
Velvet
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
19th Century European Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Loveseats
Fabric, Giltwood
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Maple
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Loveseats
Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Italian Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
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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