Loveseats
Early 2000s French Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Georgian Loveseats
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Loveseats
Antler
1930s Mexican Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Teak
2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wool, Birch
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats
Leather
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Mohair, Upholstery, Giltwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1980s American Minimalist Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1960s Louis XIV Vintage Loveseats
Cane, Wood
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
20th Century French Loveseats
Alpaca
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Burmese Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
2010s American Chippendale Loveseats
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Loveseats
Wicker
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Ultrasuede
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Foam, Hardwood, Upholstery
2010s Italian Loveseats
Textile
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Loveseats
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Ash, Mahogany
1970s Danish Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
19th Century French Antique Loveseats
Rush, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cowhide, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rattan
19th Century French Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Ceramic, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Linen, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wool
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass, 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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