Loveseats
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wool
1930s French Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Loveseats
Teak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Gold Leaf
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
2010s Chippendale Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Loveseats
Iron
Early 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Loveseats
Rattan
19th Century American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Satin, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Loveseats
Oak
2010s South African Loveseats
Velvet
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1970s French Other Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
1940s American American Classical Vintage Loveseats
Pine
1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1910s French Louis XVI Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
19th Century Swedish Antique Loveseats
Silk, Wood
1990s Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fur, Faux Fur
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Sheet Metal
19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
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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