Loveseats
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century Burmese Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Ultrasuede
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
2010s Mexican Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Rosewood
1930s American Chippendale Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1940s French Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Sheepskin, Beech
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Foam
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
2010s Unknown Modern Loveseats
Metal
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Brocade, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
1890s American Edwardian Antique Loveseats
Wicker, Cane, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Loveseats
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Loveseats
Rattan, Bentwood
1970s Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Jacaranda
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Beech
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
1920s American Victorian Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, 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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