Loveseats
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron, Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Walnut
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Pine
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Beech
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Walnut
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Upholstery, Foam
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Satinwood, Teak
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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