Loveseats
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1990s Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1950s Philippine Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé
1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Birch
20th Century Unknown Loveseats
Chenille
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Beech
1920s Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1920s English Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Mohair
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Oak
20th Century American Bohemian Loveseats
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Oak
20th Century American Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
1970s European Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1950s Belgian Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Feathers, Wood, Lacquer
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1980s European Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
20th Century French Loveseats
Alpaca
1970s Danish Vintage Loveseats
Mahogany
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
1950s French Napoleon III Vintage Loveseats
Mohair, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
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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