Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Loveseats
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Early 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1890s Italian Victorian Antique Loveseats
Cast Stone
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
19th Century Austrian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Loveseats
Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
19th Century English Antique Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Loveseats
Velvet
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wicker
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1970s Swedish Space Age Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Loveseats
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loveseats
Suede, Beech
1950s American Vintage Loveseats
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Loveseats
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Straw, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
1930s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Lacquer, Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Suede, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Loveseats
Wood, Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak, Down
1990s Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
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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