Skip to main content

19th Century Loveseats

to
18
86
14
101
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
93
8
20
17
8
2
2
1
1
1
1
13
770
409
50
372
254
12
7
8
15
29
94
102
116
61
18
81
43
25
23
13
71
31
22
18
17
101
101
101
1
1
1
1
Period: 19th Century
French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era
French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era

French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Measures: 59.75 wide x 31.5 tall x 38 deep and seat height 18 inches. It was made for a corner — and yet it refuses to be hidden. This rare and distinctive French Louis XVI giltwo...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood

Antique French Exquisitely Carved and Newly Upholstered Sofa or Loveseat
Antique French Exquisitely Carved and Newly Upholstered Sofa or Loveseat

Antique French Exquisitely Carved and Newly Upholstered Sofa or Loveseat

Located in Hopewell, NJ

French Louis XVI sofa or loveseat from the 19th century in carved walnut. Features a gently bowed back, fluted legs, and intricate neoclassical carving throughout. New upholstery in ...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Venetian Loveseat
19th Century Venetian Loveseat

19th Century Venetian Loveseat

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Venetian loveseat. This antique Venetian walnut loveseat, canape or divanetto has a beautiful shapely back, scrolled arms and cabrio...

Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish
19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish

19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish

By Wakefield Rattan Company

Located in Nashua, NH

A very rare wicker conversation chair also known as a Tete-a-Tete .This side by side chair is woven in a very gracious design in a natural finish with beautifully styled curly cue wing sided head rests which sit above intricately hand caned backs. The comfortable and elegant scrolled arms are decorated with cross hatch weave which rest upon woven supports along with curly cue decoration beneath.The hard wood framed seats contain pressed caning which sit above a lovely simply designed chair skirt in a curled flowing design supported on woven legs with brass tips with contemporary upholstered 3" cushions in Sunbrella fabric.This very rare couples chair...

Category

American Edwardian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Wood

Magnificent 19th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Loveseat with New Upholstery
Magnificent 19th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Loveseat with New Upholstery

Magnificent 19th Century Giltwood Louis XVI Loveseat with New Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sublimely elegant plush 19th century gilt wood Louis XVI French loveseat having gorgeous scalloped high back, bronzed aged patina, cabriole legs and curvy arms. The new upholstery j...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Giltwood

Rare Egyptian Revival Ebony and Inlaid Settee, Late 19th Century
Rare Egyptian Revival Ebony and Inlaid Settee, Late 19th Century

Rare Egyptian Revival Ebony and Inlaid Settee, Late 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Egyptian Revival ebony and inlaid settee, late 19th century "Of architectural form with geometric borders and inlaid with fruitwoods, ivory, mother of pearl and wire, the carved giltwood cresting rail in the form of serpents centred by a tablet inlaid with a winged bird, probably the symbol of the Egyptian Goddess, Nekhbet, clutching a payrus stalk, the padded back between two moulded cartouches depicting Horus and Iris, the arm supports in the form of Canopic jars surmounted by the head of Anubis, with a padded seat and shaped legs terminating in paw feet. Measures: 26" deep x 56" wide x 45.5" high x 18" seat height In the nineteenth century, the Egyptian Revival became fashionable following the Napoleonic campaigns in Egypt with the publication of Voyage (1802) by Vivant Denon...

Category

British Egyptian Revival Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Wire

Authentic Rare Eastlake Aesthetic Movement Ornate Carved Walnut Loveseat
Authentic Rare Eastlake Aesthetic Movement Ornate Carved Walnut Loveseat

Authentic Rare Eastlake Aesthetic Movement Ornate Carved Walnut Loveseat

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An Eastlake period sofa loveseat or settee centered with a stunning pierced crest having a pierced floral motif with the shape mirrored in the arm pediments. Beautiful outward rolled arms are finished with wooden panels carved with scrolled details, all over lovely apron and tapered legs. Original upholstery in excellent condition - this is the real deal...

Category

American Eastlake Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee
Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee

Italian Venetian Grotto Seashell Settee

By Pauly et Cie

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

Category

Italian Romantic Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Silver Leaf

Louis XVI Antique Design French Carved Walnut Buttonback Love Seat
Louis XVI Antique Design French Carved Walnut Buttonback Love Seat

Louis XVI Antique Design French Carved Walnut Buttonback Love Seat

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Charming Louis XVI Design 19th Century French Carved Walnut Button Back Love Seat With Leaf Carved Rococo Frame

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Egyptian Revival Carved and Inlaid Rosewood Loveseat
Rare Egyptian Revival Carved and Inlaid Rosewood Loveseat

Rare Egyptian Revival Carved and Inlaid Rosewood Loveseat

Located in Buffalo, NY

Egyptian Revival loveseat composed of hardwood inlaid with bone,ebony, Upholstered in a very rare felt hand stitched applique fabric in Egyptian motif,,original,The loveseat features reversable back...

Category

Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Bone, Hardwood, Ebony

Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820

By Deming & Bulkley

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A spectacular American Empire sofa with exquisite detailing and design. One of the masterpieces of Federal New York furniture, this circa 1820 parcel gilt sofa with faux bois Rosewoo...

Category

American American Classical Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890
Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890

Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An exceptionally beautiful settee with upholstered seat and carved mahogany frame embellished with acanthus and fleur-de-lys motifs, carved scroll ar...

Category

American Belle Époque Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape
French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape

French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully designed French Directoire canape highlighted with paint and water gilding.

Category

French Directoire Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century English Tufted Brown Leather Loveseat
Early 19th Century English Tufted Brown Leather Loveseat

Early 19th Century English Tufted Brown Leather Loveseat

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Stunning distressed brown leather tufted sofa. The sofa's design suggests a classic style that can be adapted to various decor trends.

Category

British Chesterfield Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 19th Century Tete-a-Tete
Late 19th Century Tete-a-Tete

Late 19th Century Tete-a-Tete

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th century Tete a Tete with carved wood frame and an upholstered, linen-blend, cushioned seats.

Category

Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Louis XV Antique French Sofa or Loveseat Triple Arched with New Upholstery
Louis XV Antique French Sofa or Loveseat Triple Arched with New Upholstery

Louis XV Antique French Sofa or Loveseat Triple Arched with New Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Louis XV carved walnut triple arched sofa or loveseat from the 19th century with out-scrolling arms and new high end neutral upholstery. Rai...

Category

French Louis XV Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat Lovely antique French Louis XVI style painted and giltwood loveseat or canape. This stunning sofa is a beautiful gray color with gilt tr...

Category

European Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Wood

Rustic American Victorian Horn Chaise
Rustic American Victorian Horn Chaise

Rustic American Victorian Horn Chaise

By Wenzel Friedrich

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic American Victorian steer horn chaise with stars & leaping fish motif (Attributed WENZEL FRIEDRICH).  

Category

American Rustic Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Horn

French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat
French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat

French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat

Located in Hopewell, NJ

French elegant and well-made antique carved walnut sofa, loveseat or settee. Classic example of the French Louis XVI style: the quality is superb, the frame has crisp and intricate ...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME

STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...

Category

English Victorian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Rustic Black Forest Floral Loveseat
Rustic Black Forest Floral Loveseat

Rustic Black Forest Floral Loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic (Art Nouveau) Black Forest (19th Cen) walnut loveseat with floral carved frame and upholstered seat and back

Category

European Art Nouveau Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of American Empire Crotch Mahogany Veneer Upholstered Window Seats
Pair of American Empire Crotch Mahogany Veneer Upholstered Window Seats

Pair of American Empire Crotch Mahogany Veneer Upholstered Window Seats

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Empire (circa 1840) window seats with crotch mahogany veneer frames, lyre-shaped backs, and beige satin upholstered seat & back resting on large tiered base. (PRICED...

Category

American American Empire Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Elegant set of four antique regency quality mahogany dining chairs
Elegant set of four antique regency quality mahogany dining chairs

Elegant set of four antique regency quality mahogany dining chairs

Located in Ipswich, GB

Elegant set of four antique regency quality mahogany dining chairs, having quality carved mahogany backs, drop in seats, standing on tapering legs to the front and out swept back leg...

Category

Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Régence Style Giltwood Loveseat or Sofa
19th Century French Régence Style Giltwood Loveseat or Sofa

19th Century French Régence Style Giltwood Loveseat or Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French Régence style giltwood loveseat or sofa. This stunning most unusual antique French Regence style or Napoleon III gilt wood loveseat, canape or sofa has been profe...

Category

French Régence Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Giltwood, Velvet

French Green and Gold Boudoir Settee, Silk Love Seat A Stunning French Sofa
French Green and Gold Boudoir Settee, Silk Love Seat A Stunning French Sofa

French Green and Gold Boudoir Settee, Silk Love Seat A Stunning French Sofa

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Green and Gold Boudoir Settee, Silk Love Seat This Stunning French Sofa is in the Rococo style and is decorated with cherubs along the top, the settee is just large enough f...

Category

Rococo Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Silk

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Silk Satin Sofa
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Silk Satin Sofa

Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Silk Satin Sofa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has the original silk satin covering and two bands embroidered in half stitch and applied to the fabric, the backrest...

Category

French Napoleon III Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Satin, Silk, Beech

French 19th Century Louis XVI Tall Back Settee
French 19th Century Louis XVI Tall Back Settee

French 19th Century Louis XVI Tall Back Settee

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A beautifully constructed French settee from the 19th century incorporating Louis XVI decorative motifs and proportions that would also fit with Empire or Directoire tastes as well. ...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood

English Adam Satinwood Loveseat
English Adam Satinwood Loveseat

English Adam Satinwood Loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

English Adam style (18/19th Cent) satinwood and cane back loveseat with painted panels (SEE ALSO: matching armchairs: 037850B, matching side chairs: 037850C)

Category

British Adam Style Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Cane

Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete
Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete

Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (19th cent.) Grotto carved and polychromed double peacock design conversation seat (tete-a-tete)

Category

Italian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV-XVI Style Walnut Marquise
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV-XVI Style Walnut Marquise

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV-XVI Style Walnut Marquise

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 19th century French Louis XV-XVI style walnut Marquise. Marquises are oversized bergeres, loveseats or large chairs. This stunning pair of matching French Louis XVI style wal...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Victorian Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Dark Blue Paisley
Victorian Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Dark Blue Paisley

Victorian Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Dark Blue Paisley

Located in Malibu, CA

Charming 19th Century handcrafted parlor sofa reupholstered in heavy weight fabric in dark blue. The sturdy walnut frame has been lightly ebonized. New linen or velvet upholstery is ...

Category

American High Victorian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Pair of George II Style Carved Walnut Settees Needlework, 19th Century
Pair of George II Style Carved Walnut Settees Needlework, 19th Century

Pair of George II Style Carved Walnut Settees Needlework, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Pair of George II style carved walnut settees, upholstered in petit point needlework, 19th century Property from Mar-a-Lago, Christie's, New York, NY, sale 8140, lot 136".    

Category

English Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

Camel Back Love Seat in Velvet, England 1890
Camel Back Love Seat in Velvet, England 1890

Camel Back Love Seat in Velvet, England 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Loveseat in Pierre Frey Velvet England, 1890 Camel back loveseat sofa newly upholstered in Pierre Frey velvet. 62”L x 24.5”d x 34”h x 18”seat

Category

English Victorian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marquise or Bergere
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marquise or Bergere

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Marquise or Bergere

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood marquise or bergere. This stunning antique French Louis XVI style gilt wood chair, marquise, loveseat or bergere chair is most comfortabl...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Giltwood

Basket Love Seat
Basket Love Seat

Basket Love Seat

By Georges Leleu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A basket love seat style Louis XVI.  

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery
American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery

American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a mahogany frame with scrolled arms and lions paw feet with a relief carving of cornucop...

Category

American American Empire Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Faux Leopard Velvet Loveseat
English Victorian Faux Leopard Velvet Loveseat

English Victorian Faux Leopard Velvet Loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style modern loveseat with camel back and upholstered in faux leopard velvet.

Category

British Victorian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Velvet

19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid
19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid

19th Century Swedish Painted Settee in Silk Plaid

Located in Southampton, NY

19th Century Swedish painted settee in silk plaid. Lovely design. Structurally sound, silk plaid ripped on along upper back. Age to finish consistent with...

Category

Swedish Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Silk, Wood

Biedermeier Loveseat
Biedermeier Loveseat

Biedermeier Loveseat

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Biedermeier loveseat in walnut, rootwood and ebony with medium blue upholstery and a silver floral pattern.

Category

Austrian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Walnut

Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, wood and  Leather Gondola Chair
Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, wood and  Leather Gondola Chair

Venetian Illustrated, Polychrome, wood and Leather Gondola Chair

Located in grand Lancy, CH

An absolutely stunning and rare circa 1800 museum-worthy Venetian gondola chair with illustrated panels, polychrome finish, parcel-gilt decorations, and leather upholstery. Presented...

Category

Italian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XVI Cushioned Loveseat
French Louis XVI Cushioned Loveseat

French Louis XVI Cushioned Loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) grey painted loveseat with rounded sides and carved back crest with upholstered back, sides and seat with cushion Condition consistent with age of...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Paint

Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee
Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee

Antique Continental Louis XV Style Settee

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Continental Louis XV style walnut settee, 19th century. Walnut retains excellent old patina. Mortise tenon and peg construction. Recently reupholstered, upholstery in very good condi...

Category

European Louis XV Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat
19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat

19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat. Lovely 19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat, sofa, canapé or settee. This antique sofa would work well in an ...

Category

Italian Louis XV Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of 2 French Louis XVI Striped Loveseats
Pair of 2 French Louis XVI Striped Loveseats

Pair of 2 French Louis XVI Striped Loveseats

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Louis XVI style (1st half 19th Cent) grey painted loveseats (Marquise) with carved frame and bow-knot on back with striped upholstery and cushion. (PRICED AS Pair) So...

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

American Victorian Wicker Loveseat
American Victorian Wicker Loveseat

American Victorian Wicker Loveseat

By Larkin & Co.

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on back and apron. (LARKIN & CO. label)

Category

American Victorian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Wicker

Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee
Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee

Duke of Leeds Fortuny Gothic Settee

Located in Hanover, MA

Antique Circa 1910 reproduction of the Duke of Leeds double chair from Hornby Castle. William & Mary form parcel gilt and dark green polychromed double-c...

Category

British William and Mary Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Silk

Chippendale Style Mahogany Loveseat with Striped Upholstery
Chippendale Style Mahogany Loveseat with Striped Upholstery

Chippendale Style Mahogany Loveseat with Striped Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

English Chippendale style (late 19th Century) mahogany loveseat with open carved double chair back having beige and blue striped upholstered seat supported on cabriole legs with ball...

Category

English Chippendale Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Louis XVI Velvet Loveseat
French Louis XVI Velvet Loveseat

French Louis XVI Velvet Loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI style cream painted loveseat with bow knot carved back crest and velvet upholstered seat and back Antique condition. Shows wear and tear

Category

French Louis XVI Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

English Victorian Cast Iron Loveseat
English Victorian Cast Iron Loveseat

English Victorian Cast Iron Loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian black painted cast iron loveseat with scroll design and filigree seat with horseshoe motifs on back (att: CARRON Co, Stirlingshire)

Category

British Victorian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Iron

English Victorian Style Tufted Red Paisley Upholstered Rounded Back Loveseat
English Victorian Style Tufted Red Paisley Upholstered Rounded Back Loveseat

English Victorian Style Tufted Red Paisley Upholstered Rounded Back Loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style loveseat with a rounded back, curved arms, and shaped seat, upholstered in a red, orange, yellow, and blue paisley fabric with tufted detail and pleated edge,...

Category

British Victorian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Blue Damask Settee
English Chippendale Blue Damask Settee

English Chippendale Blue Damask Settee

Located in Queens, NY

English Chippendale style (19th century) mahogany camel back settee with 4 carved front legs and blue damask upholstery.

Category

European Chippendale Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany

Outdoor Victorian painted wire shaped back loveseat

Outdoor Victorian painted wire shaped back loveseat

Located in Queens, NY

Outdoor Victorian painted wire shaped back loveseat with scroll design and 4 legs connected with a stretcher

Category

Unknown Victorian Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Materials

Paint

Antique 19th Century Loveseats

Nineteenth-century loveseats are charming seating furniture that materialized during a time when prudence was promoted as an important part of social norms. Antique loveseats, also known as tête-à-têtes, were essentially small, two-seat sofas that allowed for people to engage in close conversation but offered space between sitters in the interest of preserving modesty.

Loveseats were initially designed to provide room for womens’ elaborate dresses of the era. These seats can be traced back to the late 1600s, but the now commonly used term for romantic furniture of this kind first appeared in the 19th century. While they were initially little more than wooden benches, the design of loveseats evolved over time. Loveseats of the 19th century were padded and tufted for comfort, as was typical for furniture of the period.

Find antique 19th-century and Victorian loveseats in different colors and sizes on 1stDibs that perfectly fit your decoration and furniture style.