Loveseats
1640s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Mahogany, Maple
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
1740s Italian George II Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-17th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Loveseats
Cotton, Silk, Rosewood
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
18th Century Gothic Revival Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Tapestry, Wood
18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Loveseats
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Walnut
1780s English Folk Art Antique Loveseats
Fruitwood
1680s French Baroque Antique Loveseats
Walnut
Late 18th Century British Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Loveseats
Walnut
Late 18th Century American Adirondack Antique Loveseats
Linen, Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany, Fabric
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood, Jacquard
18th Century French Directoire Antique Loveseats
Wood
18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
18th Century Italian Antique Loveseats
Walnut
18th Century Spanish Antique Loveseats
Wood
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Loveseats
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
16th Century Antique Loveseats
1720s Antique Loveseats
18th Century English George III Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century French Antique Loveseats
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
1780s French French Provincial Antique Loveseats
Oak
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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