Loveseats
1880s American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Wicker
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Polystyrene
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Bentwood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Loveseats
Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
20th Century International Style Loveseats
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1880s French Victorian Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Brocade, Wood, Down
1980s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Late 20th Century Louis XV Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Early 20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Minimalist Loveseats
Bronze
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
18th Century Queen Anne Antique Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1970s French Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Loveseats
Wire
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Cotton, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Loveseats
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
19th Century English Antique Loveseats
Walnut
1740s Italian George II Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo
1970s European Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Beech, Wool
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
2010s Spanish Belle Époque Loveseats
Iron
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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