Loveseats
1970s North American Louis XV Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Pine
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Down, Wood
1960s Unknown Chippendale Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Oak
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Rosewood
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass, Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass
1990s Loveseats
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery
1990s German Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Walnut, Faux Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Late 20th Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery
1970s American Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
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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