Loveseats
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Loveseats
Fabric, Fiberglass
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Damask, Mahogany
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel, Stainless Steel
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Loveseats
Brass
1930s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Teak
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Loveseats
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Loveseats
Oak
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
1960s African Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan
2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Loveseats
Resin, Fiberglass
20th Century Chinese Loveseats
Silk
2010s Guatemalan Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Mohair, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
1990s American Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1940s American Country Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Teak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
1930s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Lacquer, Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Foam, Plywood
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Gold Leaf
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Loveseats
Metal
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century Loveseats
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass, Metal
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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