Loveseats
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Cotton, Beech
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Loveseats
Textile, Rattan, Bamboo
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet
Early 2000s Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Cherry
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
2010s Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Metal
1890s American Rustic Antique Loveseats
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Loveseats
Oak
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1980s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Teak
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
19th Century American Rustic Antique Loveseats
Leather, Horn
1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Loveseats
Aluminum
1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Plexiglass
2010s Mexican Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s American Minimalist Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
1960s Japanese Vintage Loveseats
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Beech, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Beech
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum, Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Walnut
2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Metal
20th Century Italian Baroque Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Loveseats
Antler
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Rattan
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Teak
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Silk, Velvet
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Polyester, Poplar, Walnut
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Loveseats
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Velvet
1890s American Edwardian Antique Loveseats
Wicker, Cane, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1970s Australian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1990s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, 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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