Loveseats
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wool
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Loveseats
Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
Early 20th Century American Rustic Loveseats
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
1970s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Loveseats
Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Linen
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1980s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Loveseats
Textile, Pearwood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Cotton, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Beech
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé
2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Beech, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Birch
1970s European Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Plexiglass
Late 20th Century French Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Silk, Velvet
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Polyester, Poplar, Walnut
1970s Australian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1980s Vintage Loveseats
Cotton
1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
2010s Italian Loveseats
Textile
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Loveseats
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Early 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood, Upholstery
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Loveseats
Resin, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, PVC
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
20th Century French Loveseats
Velvet, 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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