Loveseats
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1980s American Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
2010s Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel, Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Loveseats
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century French Loveseats
Alpaca
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Beech
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
2010s Italian Loveseats
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish British Colonial Loveseats
Linen, Bamboo, Cane
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1950s French Directoire Vintage Loveseats
Silk, Wood
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1890s English Egyptian Revival Antique Loveseats
Bone, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Loveseats
Wood
19th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Loveseats
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Down
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Loveseats
Wood
1860s Danish Rococo Revival Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
1890s English Chesterfield Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Plywood
1950s French Louis XIV Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Rosewood, Leather, Satin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
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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