Loveseats
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak, Cane
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Cotton
1950s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Mohair
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Metal
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Foam
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century French Loveseats
Textile, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1960s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s European Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
2010s Italian Loveseats
Textile
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
2010s North American Loveseats
Travertine
19th Century English Antique Loveseats
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1980s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Loveseats
Textile, Pearwood
1920s American Victorian Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1860s Danish Rococo Revival Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Early 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Loveseats
Leather, Wood
18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Loveseats
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1980s European Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Beech
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
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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