Loveseats
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1990s American Louis XV Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Early 20th Century British Regency Loveseats
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1940s American Country Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Cane
20th Century Chinese Loveseats
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Mohair, Walnut
20th Century American Rustic Loveseats
Metal
Late 19th Century American Belle Époque Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather
Early 1800s French French Provincial Antique Loveseats
Brass
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Natural Fiber, Wicker, Rattan
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Rustic Loveseats
Wood, Fabric, Hickory
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Loveseats
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Oak
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
1990s American Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
20th Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Loveseats
Cast Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Down, 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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