Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Down, Wood
20th Century British Anglo-Indian Loveseats
Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Foam, Plywood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Loveseats
Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Loveseats
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Suede, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Straw, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1940s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Mohair
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1940s American Chippendale Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Bamboo
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Foam, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Sycamore
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Loveseats
Bone, Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
19th Century English Antique Loveseats
Walnut
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Loveseats
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Teak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
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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