French Louis Loveseat
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Vintage 1950s French Louis XIV Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Loveseats
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Linen, Oak
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XIII Loveseats
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Antique Mid-19th Century French Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Loveseats
Walnut, Upholstery, Linen
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Loveseats
Vintage 1950s Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Neoclassical Loveseats
Linen, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s French Louis XIV Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Giltwood, Photographic Paper
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
20th Century American Loveseats
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Tapestry, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Loveseats
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Loveseats
Wood, Upholstery
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Finding the Right Loveseats for You
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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