Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century German Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
20th Century British Anglo-Indian Loveseats
Teak
1990s American Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cotton, Jacquard, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Loveseats
Wood, Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1990s Loveseats
Textile, Feathers
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Rosewood
1990s Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fiberglass
1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Loveseats
Oak
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Satin, Rosewood, Suede
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Oak, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Oak, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
2010s American Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Oak, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Ebony, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
20th Century French Loveseats
Bouclé, Oak
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Loveseats
Willow, Twig
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
20th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Cotton, Acrylic, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Foam, Plywood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
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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