Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool
Early 2000s Loveseats
Plastic
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Rosewood
2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Ultrasuede
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo
2010s North American Loveseats
Travertine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
2010s French Modern Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Maple
Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
1960s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Loveseats
Wood
2010s North American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Loveseats
Leather
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Plexiglass
20th Century French Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1820s American American Classical Antique Loveseats
Mohair, Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1960s European Vintage Loveseats
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
1890s French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
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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