Loveseats
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wicker
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
1990s German Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood, Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Mohair, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Rosewood, Upholstery
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Loveseats
Brass
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Linen, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Loveseats
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
19th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Loveseats
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Wood, Oak
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Loveseats
Oak
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Loveseats
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Beech
1960s Ecuadorean International Style Vintage Loveseats
Fruitwood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Beech
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Feathers
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Walnut
20th Century American Empire Loveseats
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Teak
1960s Bohemian Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cedar
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Rattan, Maple
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Canvas, Rattan, Foam
20th Century Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Loveseats
Wool, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
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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