Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Walnut, Glass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
19th Century Swedish Antique Loveseats
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s European Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s Unknown Chippendale Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
19th Century English George IV Antique Loveseats
Mahogany, Upholstery
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Down, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1780s English Folk Art Antique Loveseats
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Rosewood, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Victorian Loveseats
Velvet
1950s French Louis XIV Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
18th Century Gothic Revival Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Antique Loveseats
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cowhide, Wicker, Rattan
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Loveseats
Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Loveseats
Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
2010s American Loveseats
Wool, Hardwood
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, 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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