Loveseats
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Linen
1960s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass, Rubber
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Ultrasuede
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1860s English High Victorian Antique Loveseats
Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Sheepskin, Beech
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1990s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Loveseats
Cotton, Linen
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
1980s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Loveseats
Textile, Pearwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Fiberglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Wool, Hardwood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
1920s American Victorian Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Regency Loveseats
Brass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Cotton
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Linen, Oak, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Loveseats
Silver Leaf
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Loveseats
Textile, Rattan, Bamboo
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Early 2000s French Loveseats
Fabric
1980s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Fabric
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1940s French Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1980s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Loveseats
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
Early 2000s Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Cherry
1980s Vintage Loveseats
Cotton
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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