Loveseats
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Loveseats
Oak
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Linen, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Sheet Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fur, Faux Fur
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cedar
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Loveseats
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1880s American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
1950s Vintage Loveseats
Metal
19th Century Regency Antique Loveseats
Wood
Late 20th Century Swiss Loveseats
Leather, Mohair
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wicker
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Wicker
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Oak
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
1950s Philippine Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Organic Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Loveseats
Cotton, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Oak, Fabric, Wood
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wood, Cedar
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Wrought Iron
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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