Loveseats
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1970s Vintage Loveseats
Suede, Jacaranda
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Maple, Burl
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s American Shaker Loveseats
Maple, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Pine
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Beech, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Mohair, Beech, Wool
1980s Dutch Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s Swedish Vintage Loveseats
Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Alpaca, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam
1850s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Loveseats
Wicker, Bentwood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Oak
1930s English Edwardian Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Loveseats
Cotton, Linen
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Metal
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Loveseats
Satin, Silk, Beech
2010s Italian Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1930s American Chippendale Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Regency Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century French Modern Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1930s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Wood
20th Century Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
2010s North American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
1990s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Bentwood
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Aluminum
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Loveseats
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Loveseats
Walnut
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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