Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1880s French Victorian Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century English George III Loveseats
Mahogany
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Loveseats
Fruitwood, Walnut
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century Georgian Loveseats
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Loveseats
Wood, Birch
Mid-20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1940s French Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Fiberglass
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1940s French Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
20th Century American Classical Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Mid-17th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Loveseats
Cotton, Silk, Rosewood
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1930s English Edwardian Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Ebony
2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Metal
1740s Italian George II Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
1890s American Rustic Antique Loveseats
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
2010s South African Minimalist Loveseats
Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Georgian Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Rosewood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fur, Wood, Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Sheet Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rosewood
2010s North American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
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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