Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Italian Loveseats
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Loveseats
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fiberglass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Hardwood
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Loveseats
Oak, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Satinwood, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass, Steel
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Beech, Fabric
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Jacquard, Velvet, Cotton, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Cotton, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary British Loveseats
Cotton, Linen
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Loveseats
Wicker, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Elm
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cedar
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
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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