Loveseats
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Loveseats
Cotton, Linen
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Ceramic, Bouclé, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
2010s South African Loveseats
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair, Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Rosewood, Upholstery
1970s Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Late 19th Century Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Loveseats
Resin
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Loveseats
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Loveseats
Wire
19th Century English Victorian Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Leather, Satin, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Beech
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Linen, Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Maple
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Walnut
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1990s American Art Deco Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Spanish Belle Époque Loveseats
Iron
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
19th Century Swedish Antique Loveseats
Silk, Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rattan
1910s British William and Mary Vintage Loveseats
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Swiss Loveseats
Leather, Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Velvet
1950s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Mohair
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Loveseats
Leather, Canvas, Pine
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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