Loveseats
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s North American Louis XV Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Foam
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Brass
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Mahogany
20th Century English Loveseats
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Loveseats
Suede, Beech
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
1950s Swedish Vintage Loveseats
Other
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Plywood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Loveseats
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic, Foam
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Wicker
2010s Italian Loveseats
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Loveseats
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Loveseats
Chrome
20th Century Chinese Loveseats
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
19th Century French Victorian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Leather
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Acrylic, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
20th Century French Modern Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Raffia, Wood, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wicker
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rosewood
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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