Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Faux Leather
1950s American Mission Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Loveseats
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Loveseats
Gold
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s American Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
1970s North American Louis XV Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
2010s American Loveseats
Wool, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Loveseats
Wood
20th Century English Loveseats
Upholstery
1940s American American Classical Vintage Loveseats
Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Loveseats
Walnut
2010s Italian Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Iron
1930s European Louis XV Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cowhide, Wicker, Rattan
1780s English Folk Art Antique Loveseats
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
19th Century Austrian Antique Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
19th Century English George IV Antique Loveseats
Mahogany, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Steel
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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