Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Foam
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Cut Steel
2010s Organic Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan
20th Century French Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Suede, Ultrasuede
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Loveseats
Wicker, Rattan
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Danish Loveseats
Leather
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Oak
19th Century British William and Mary Antique Loveseats
Silk
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Loveseats
Resin, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rosewood
1980s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
19th Century Victorian Antique Loveseats
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Loveseats
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1980s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Bamboo
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1920s Empire Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Maple
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
1950s American Mission Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Loveseats
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1880s American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Wicker
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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