Loveseats
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Iron, Chrome
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Oak, Mohair
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Polyester, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery
19th Century French Empire Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Fur, Cedar
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
2010s Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Early 20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
20th Century American Bohemian Loveseats
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Bamboo
Early 2000s American Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather
Early 2000s American Art Deco Loveseats
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
1970s French Other Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Fabric
1970s French Other Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1970s Italian Rustic Vintage Loveseats
Wicker, Rattan
1990s Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Queen Anne Antique Loveseats
Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Ultrasuede
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Oak
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé
20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Philippine Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Reed
1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Birch
2010s British Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Beads
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Naugahyde, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Mohair, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
20th Century French Loveseats
Alpaca
1950s Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Mohair
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Cotton, Beech
20th Century Unknown Loveseats
Chenille
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
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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