Loveseats
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Beech
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century Georgian Loveseats
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Straw, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic, Foam
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brocade, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Mahogany
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1740s Italian George II Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Beech, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wicker
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Silk, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rosewood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
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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