Loveseats
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
18th Century Queen Anne Antique Loveseats
Wood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Fruitwood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cowhide, Wicker, Rattan
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Leather, Oak
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Loveseats
Cotton, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Lambskin, Beech
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Loveseats
Aluminum
1980s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Berlin Iron
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Teak
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Loveseats
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
2010s Spanish Belle Époque Loveseats
Iron
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1960s Japanese Vintage Loveseats
Wicker, Rattan
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Loveseats
Birch
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair, 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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