Loveseats
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Regency Antique Loveseats
Wood
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Canvas, Rattan, Foam
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Linen, Walnut
1880s English Egyptian Revival Antique Loveseats
Bone, Ebony, Fabric, Rosewood
Late 19th Century Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Loveseats
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Loveseats
Textile
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Loveseats
Wicker, Rattan
1940s American American Classical Vintage Loveseats
Pine
1980s Finnish Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Birch, Canvas
1860s Danish Rococo Revival Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Loveseats
Textile, Rattan, Bamboo
1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Satinwood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Elm
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fiberglass
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Linen, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Velvet
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany, Wool
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Cotton, Bamboo
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Plate
1990s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
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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