Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Loveseats
Felt, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Loveseats
Felt, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass, Upholstery
18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Loveseats
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
20th Century Rustic Loveseats
Wood, Fabric, Hickory
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Oak, Upholstery
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Wood, Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
19th Century European Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
19th Century English George IV Antique Loveseats
Mahogany, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Victorian Loveseats
Velvet
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Loveseats
Gold
20th Century Italian Baroque Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century English Loveseats
Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Wicker
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Mission Loveseats
Leather, Oak
19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wicker
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century British Regency Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1890s English Chesterfield Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Loveseats
Bone, Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Foam
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Austrian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Iron
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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