Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Loveseats
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
2010s Italian Loveseats
Textile
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Loveseats
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Loveseats
Felt, Wood
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Lambskin
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Loveseats
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Loveseats
Steel
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1860s Danish Rococo Revival Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Louis XIV Vintage Loveseats
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Loveseats
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Satin, Rosewood, Suede
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Mohair, Walnut
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1960s American Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, 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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