Loveseats
1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Concrete
1970s Danish Vintage Loveseats
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Loveseats
Macassar
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Loveseats
Copper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Elm
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
2010s North American Loveseats
Travertine
2010s North American Loveseats
Bouclé
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Lucite
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1950s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1950s French Directoire Vintage Loveseats
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Birdseye Maple
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
20th Century French Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Leather
1960s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Loveseats
Steel
19th Century British Regency Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Ebony, Giltwood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Fiberglass
19th Century American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Loveseats
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Loveseats
Felt, Wood
20th Century Georgian Loveseats
20th Century French Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Oak, Upholstery
19th Century Regency Antique Loveseats
Wood
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Loveseats
Felt, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Loveseats
Felt, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Loveseats
Felt, 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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