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Loveseats For Sale
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Midcentury Loveseat Sofa with Brass Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern loveseat features vintage upholstery, two removable cushions, and unique brass accented legs and base.
Complimentary three seater sofa available separately.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Curved Mid-Century Modern Sofas / Settees, Loveseats John Stuart for Irwin
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Curved Mid-Century Modern Sofas / Settees Labeled John Stuart, Walnut
Irwin Furniture Company settees or loveseats designed by John Stuart. Both bearing labels. The pair having lovely sleek frames covered in a clean modern textile. A fine addition to any home or office.
At the ripe age of 23 Robert Irwin rose from office clerk to plant superintendent of the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. In 1900 he and some associates purchases Royal Furniture Co, and later it transferred to his very own label in Irwin. Irwin specialized in high end reproductions based off of European and ancient American...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Cream Leather Marsala Loveseat by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Marsala loveseat designed by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset. This loveseat features a curved amber plexiglass frame. It has striking original cream lea...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Plexiglass
Organic Loveseat on Rosewood Legs by Hans Olsen, Denmark, C. 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite Hans Olsen Loveseat, a timeless piece of Danish design heritage from the 1960s. Meticulously restored by Stamford Modern, this iconic loveseat showcases an organic form ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione Loveseat
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Miami, FL
Looking for a statement piece that's as stylish as it is comfortable Check out our 1970s Mario Bellini for Cassina Tentazione loveseat, in a luxuri...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Linen
Vintage Style Classic Chesterfield Sofa - Vienna Brown Leather
Located in Westwood, NJ
A vintage style classic Chesterfield sofa in Vienna brown leather. This traditional English- style sofa features a button-tufted interior, ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Walnut and Cotton Chairs, Restored
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of wooden chairs designed and produced in the 1920s by a fine Italian manufacturer.
The chairs have a supporting frame made entirely of light walnut wood, which has b...
Category
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Globe Furniture Mid-Century Modern Orange Damask Mahogany Quilted 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching mid century 3 seater sofa by Globe Furniture, c.1962. Features a rectangular form upholstered in an orange damask style fabric with quilted medallion back pillows...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Loveseat in Grey Velvet, circa 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Loveseat designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored and reupholstered in grey cotton velvet by Holly Hunt.
Other designers...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Rustic Folk Art Bench, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Folk Art; Primitive Bench; Monoxylite Wood; 19th century; Spain; Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Craftsmanship; Arts & Crafts;
Rustic two-seater bench from 19th century Spain, with a charming ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Outdoor Settee / Sofa and Pair of Chairs 'One Rocker' by John Salterini
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Salterini outdoor, patio, loveseat and pair of chairs, one being a rocking chair. Very comfortable and stylish. There are several layers of white paint on the pieces, but they s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Vintage Cabinetmaker Sofa from Denmark, circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage cabinetmaker sofa from Denmark, circa 1960. Later professionally upholstered in Denmark with premium shearling.
We don't have the time to ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Sheepskin
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two-Seat Rattan and Bamboo Sofa, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern two-seat sofa in bamboo and rattan. This amazing piece was produced in Italy during 1970s.
This wonderful hand-crafted settee has a structure in curved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture.
The frame is made of antique wood, gilded, simply wonderful.
T...
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Wood
18th Century Chippendale Camelback Sofa Likely
Located in Hudson, NY
18th century Chippendale mahogany camelback sofa with scrolled arms, molded tapered legs and bowed front. This example has dynamic impact due to its super lines. The bowed front seat...
Category
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Materials
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
Mette Sofa by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands, 1950s
Located in Ranst, VAN
Mette' sofa designed by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands 1950s. The sofa is made of teak and oak. The sofa has been completely renovated and reupholstered wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Midcentury Manou Bamboo Loveseat w/ Brown Original Verner Panton Style Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s thick bamboo framed loveseat with original Verner Panton cushions. The cushions are visibly aged and worn, yet still intact. The frame is in good ...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Leather Two Seat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury sofa / loveseat in green leather from a Milan airport.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Ralph Lauren Settee Loveseat
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Vintage settee loveseat by Ralph Lauren
Comes with 4 matching t...
Category
1970s Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Cotton
N2 Loveseat by Aaron Scott
Located in Geneve, CH
N2 loveseat by Aaron Scott
Dimensions: D 53.5 x W 122 x H 66.5 cm
Materials: bleached cherry.
Also available in other woods: bleached walnut.
Brooklyn-based designer Aaron S...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Cherry
Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa, c. 1970, Signed
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian Modern sofa is by Jean Gillon for Probel and features a gorgeous Brazilian Jacaranda frame with very-comfortable black leathe...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Art Deco Rattan Bohemian Styled Bench with Cushion & Bolsters
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique bench is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Boho style. The bench is composed of rattan with a caned seat. The sides and both front and back are accented with a combination of squares and circular rattan sections and comes with a colorful seat...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Loveseats
Materials
Rattan
'Ilona' Safari Style Leather Sling Loveseat by Arne Norell, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful Arne Norell 'Ilona' loveseat features thick saddle leather slings with straps and buckles and groovy 70s Marimekko-style fabric cushions.
Produced in the 1970s by ...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Karim Rashid Kite Stuhl for Label
By Karim Rashid, Label
Located in Lübeck, DE
Karim Rashid entwarf 2004 für Label of the Netherlands den Stuhl Kite und die Ottomane Mini Kite. Ich glaube, sie wurden über DWR verkauft und werden nicht mehr hergestellt. Da Karim...
Category
Early 2000s Loveseats
Materials
Plastic
Swedish Cabinetmaker Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wool and Oak, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish cabinetmaker pair of lounge chairs which can be used as a loveseat as well. New upholstered with green wool
Legs of oak.
Made in the 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Wool
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel Ring Sofa, Model 2612, Rare Model
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel two seat sofa with red tonus wool upholstery. Frame made of maple.
Model 2612, made by Fredericia Furniture. Very rare model, normally only seen in lounge c...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Maple
Midcentury Danish Modern Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W52.5 D31 H28 SW46 SD19 SH20 AH22
Fully refinished Mid century Danish loveseat. Made out of solid teak, item is structurally sound with new foam and fabric.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Midcentury Two Seat Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury, green leather, two seat sofa from a Milan airport.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Pierre Paulin, Rare Sofa Model 442 for Artifort, 1962
Located in Paris, FR
Here is the two-seat model sofa from the 442 series designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort, Netherlands, 1962.
Original Piece from the 1960s Newly re-upholstered in the traditional way by the best French craftsmen, we used a high quality wool Bouclé fabric from the French House Nobilis.
Excellent condition.
Biography - Pierre Paulin (1927-2009)
Born in 1927 in Paris, Pierre Paulin is a French designer and interior designer. After studying at the Camondo School in Paris, with Maxime Old as a teacher, Pierre Paulin incorporated Marcel Gascoin’s studio in 1953. That same year, he exhibited his first designs which met a great success, at the “Salon des Arts Ménagers”. In 1954, Thonet France started to manufacture his creations.
In 1959, Pierre Paulin began to work for the Dutch manufacturer Artifort, for whom he designed a range of bright colours, supple and curved shapes seats, upholstered with jersey. It was the beginning of a long and profitable collaboration that gave birth to many design icons.
In 1967, he laid out Christian Dior’s office. In 1970, he started a collaboration with “Mobilier National” for whom he designed “Amphis” sofa, made out of three draught excluders built in and waving.
Consecration came in 1971, when he took on the realisation of President Georges Pompidou’s private apartments at the Élysée Palace, assuring long-term recognition. François Mitterrand also drew on him in 1984, to conceive the interior design of his presidential office. Later, he renovated the dining room for the President Jacques Chirac.
In 1975, he founded along with his wife the AD/SA agency, in which Roger Tallon associated in 1984. This company allowed them to work with great French firms such as Calor, Villeroy & Bosch, Citroën and SNCF and to arrange Paris-Gare de Lyon...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair Barcelona Chairs, Black Leather and Stainless Steel, Mies for Knoll, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
All original timeless classic pair of black leather and hand polished stainless steel Barcelona chairs. Designed by Mies van de Rohe in 1929, this pair was produced in the 1970s. Ver...
Category
1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Stainless Steel
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing it in his company Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações – with stores in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
A wooden frame comprises a shell-shaped piece with soft nubuck leather upholstered padding and cushions. Tenreiro's design choice for the feet contrasts with the curved upholstery, bringing four rectangular legs made of solid Brazilian...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Black Oak, Hallingdal 220
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth Sofa
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Black oak
Fabric: Hallingdal 220
Wood types available: natural oa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Oak, Wool
Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Loveseat Welcome Bench
Located in New York, NY
Charming wrought iron loveseat, with Welcome worked into the backrest. The Bech is in good, original, condition, showing allover rust patina tenth finish, we can include the seat cus...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an iconic Bar Harbor Wicker sofa that dates to the first half of the 20th century. The sofa is a great example of the current Coastal Design ...
Category
20th Century American Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural oak
Fabric: Sørensen Leather - Dunes Brown 21001
Wood typ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Oak
American Victorian Wicker Loveseat
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on back and apron. Additionally the settee features...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Materials
Brass
Rare Bull Sofa in Terra Alcantara by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Italy, 1987
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant two-seat loveseat designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina in 1987 and is covered in beautiful terracotta alcantara. The integrated headrests curve around to envelop the sitter. Designed with individually zippered upholstery panels to allow for different fabrics or leathers to be combined. Sits on four black lacquered turned wood feet.
This model is no longer in production and was only produced for 1 year. They are documented in the famous Italian Reportorio book.
The inside is a metal tubular structure completely covered with foam for super comfortable seating pleasure. The sofa has a high comfort level and is not on the market often.
Designer: Gianfranco Frattini
Manufacturer: Cassina
Country: Italy
Model: Bull sofa...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Ultrasuede
Mid-Century Italian Style Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage loveseat with Italian style form and tapered legs. Simple and modern design with petite footprint.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Leather Box Style Loveseat Sofa by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated, and voguish loveseat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example was executed in grayish blue leather, it is in good, original condition, showing l...
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Matrice Bench by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Matrice bench by Plumbum
Dimensions: 50" x 25.60" x H 53.47"
Materials: Powder-coated steel, velvet.
Also available in other colors and sizes.
Matrice's two-seat settee is a ...
Category
2010s French Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Ligne Roset Marsala Sofa in Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy, France, the 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Ligne Roset Marsala sofa in black leather by Michel Ducaroy, the 1970s.
Good-looking black leather Marsala two-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Plexiglass
Jan Barboglio Mexican Modern Style Wrought Iron Outdoor Fleur de Lis Crest Bench
Located in New York, NY
Mexican Modern (contemporary) wrought iron outdoor two-seat garden bench with a scrollwork back centering a fleur de lis crest with curved iron arms and curved iron legs. (JAN BARBOGLIO)
Category
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
2332 2-seater sofa by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Denmark 1970s
Located in Stavenisse, NL
A midcentury modern design by Borge Mogensen that still looks contemporary.
Designed by Borge Mogensen in 1971, this serie consists of multiple sofas and armchairs, all built upon...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Ash
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik HumleviK for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Natural oak
Fabric: Sørensen Leather - Dunes Brown 21001
Wood typ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Oak
Italian White Armchair Nastro Cl9 by F. Stagi C. Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian White armchair mod. Nastro CL9 by Franca Stagi and Cesare Leonardi for Bernini, 1960s
Iconic and modern armchair mod. Nastro CL9 with seat and back made of a single white fi...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Gondola Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A Gondola sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar’s Janus Collection in the 1950s. This sculptural sofa features angled arms and a floating back attached to the base with walnut s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Brass
'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 11
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by RUNE KRØJGAARD & KNUT BENDIK HUMLEVIK for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Dark smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum bouclé 11
Wood types available: na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Oak
French Giltwood Loveseat Sofa
Located in Vilnius, LT
French handcrafted and gilded wood loveseat sofa circa 1950s.
The sofa is upholstered with red and gold colour damask pattern.
Very good vintage condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Loveseats
Materials
Textile, Wood
Sculpted Double Seat Floating Divan by Chiel Kuijl
By Chiel Kuijl
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculpted Double Seat Floating Divan by Chiel Kuijl
WDSTCK Studio
Dimensions: W 190 x D 55 x H 120 cm
Materials: Robust European Wood
The floating divan...
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by Rune Krøjgaard & Knut Bendik HumleviK for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Sørensen Leather - Dunes Cognac 21000
Wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Oak
Contemporary 'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Hallingdal 116
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by rune krøjgaard & knut bendik humlevik for norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Kvadrat Hallingdal black 116
Wood types ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Mammoth' Sofa by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
Mammoth sofa
Signed by RUNE KRØJGAARD & KNUT BENDIK HUMLEVIK for Norr11.
Model shown on the picture:
Wood: Light smoked oak
Fabric: Barnum bouclé 3
Wood types available: na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Oak
1970's Three Seat Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Set in Leather and Rosewood, Norway
By Ekorness
Located in San Francisco, CA
This comfortable "Amigo" sofa set is in great vintage condition and of original brown leather and rosewood. Great Scandinavian style for pairing in an office, reception area or recre...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927- 1996) and Martin Eisler (1913- 1977). This piece is an icon and illustrates some ...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint vintage Bohemian barrel back loveseat, circa 1970s. Made from a contoured split reed frame with woven rattan panels. Features a white uph...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Antique Biedermeier Sofa Made of Velvet Fabric and Carved Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Impressive Biedermeier sofa of Northern European origin from the early 1900s. The majestic sofa features a colossal wooden frame with several special fea...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Danish Modern Leather Loveseat
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish loveseat, circa 1960s. Soft, supple vintage butterscotch leather is still durable enough to ensure years of use and enjoyment. Compact footprint, a
perfect seating so...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Sofa 'Panis' by Amura Lab, Module 583, Trama 216
By Amura
Located in Paris, FR
Panis sofa by Amura Lab.
Model 583.
Dimensions : H. 70 x 245 x 92 cm.
Fabric reference in picture : Trama 216
More modules available in different ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Materials
Textile, Upholstery
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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