Loveseats
1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Loveseats
Birch
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1880s English Egyptian Revival Antique Loveseats
Bone, Ebony, Fabric, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Velvet
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Teak
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Loveseats
Cotton, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fiberglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede
21st Century and Contemporary American Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fiberglass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
1890s French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather, Rubber, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1980s European Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood, Upholstery
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Teak
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Loveseats
Wood
1990s Loveseats
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Loveseats
Textile, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
1980s American Minimalist Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Loveseats
Textile
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Teak, Leather
Mid-20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1980s Philippine Vintage Loveseats
Reed
1990s American Art Deco Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1930s American Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Loveseats
Brocade, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Brass, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
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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