Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Fruitwood
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Loveseats
Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1940s French Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Loveseats
Rattan
2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Early 2000s Loveseats
Plastic
2010s French Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Polystyrene
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Linen
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Maple
1960s European Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1940s French Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1820s American American Classical Antique Loveseats
Mohair, Wood
Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Vintage Loveseats
Cotton
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
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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