Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Pine
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cedar
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Steel
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1990s Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Ceramic, Bouclé, Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s Mexican Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Guatemalan Modern Loveseats
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Marble, Brass
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s Modern Loveseats
Pine, Lacquer, Upholstery, Velvet
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Rattan, Maple
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Brass
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel, Stainless Steel
1940s German Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
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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