French Louis Loveseat
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Naugahyde, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Settees
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Wool, Silk, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Loveseats
Vintage 1950s Belgian Louis XV Loveseats
Wood, Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Feathers
20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Burlap, Down, Foam, Fruitwood, Upholstery
20th Century French Loveseats
Beech, Cane
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Birch, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Loveseats
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Loveseats
Burlap, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Loveseats
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Vintage 1940s French Loveseats
Silk
Vintage 1920s French Louis Philippe Loveseats
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Mahogany, Silk, Upholstery
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Settees
Muslin, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Feathers, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Linen, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Loveseats
Linen, Walnut
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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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