Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass, Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Walnut
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Loveseats
Twig
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Loveseats
Bone, Upholstery, Teak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
1940s German Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Chrome
1950s Vintage Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Loveseats
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
1980s Philippine Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Straw, Wood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
1970s North American Louis XV Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Chippendale Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Loveseats
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
20th Century Art Deco Loveseats
Macassar
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Laminate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
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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