Loveseats
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 2000s French Loveseats
Fabric
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Lebanese Loveseats
Lacquer
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Rosewood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Loveseats
Paper
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Loveseats
Brass
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass
Early 1900s French Antique Loveseats
Wood
1960s Swiss Rustic Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Antique Loveseats
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
Early 2000s American Organic Modern Loveseats
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Loveseats
Marble
19th Century Austrian Antique Loveseats
Walnut
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Upholstery, Foam
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet
Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Loveseats
Brass
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1890s English Chesterfield Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s Modern Loveseats
Pine, Lacquer, Upholstery, Velvet
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Rosewood, Leather, Satin
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
1990s Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Satin, Rosewood, Suede
21st Century and Contemporary British Loveseats
Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
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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