Loveseats
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
18th Century Queen Anne Antique Loveseats
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Late 20th Century Louis XV Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Loveseats
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Loveseats
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1880s American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Industrial Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Loveseats
Cotton, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Bamboo
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Fabric
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats
Leather
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century English Country Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Loveseats
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1740s Italian George II Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century American Chesterfield Loveseats
Silk
20th Century Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Loveseats
Resin, Fiberglass
1890s French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Walnut
2010s American Minimalist Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
19th Century Italian Antique Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Loveseats
Walnut
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Loveseats
Oak
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Beech
1980s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Velvet
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany, Wool
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Loveseats
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Gold Leaf
1960s Louis XIV Vintage Loveseats
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Walnut
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Loveseats
Oak
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Linen, Walnut
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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