Loveseats
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wool
20th Century English Art Deco Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Loveseats
Iron
1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s French Other Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Oak, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
19th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
19th Century Swedish Antique Loveseats
Silk, Wood
2010s South African Loveseats
Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Loveseats
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, 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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