Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Loveseats
Aluminum
2010s American Other Loveseats
Metal, Sheet Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Pine, Down
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Loveseats
Rattan
2010s Italian Loveseats
Copper
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Aluminum, Steel
1890s English Victorian Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Malaysian Modern Loveseats
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican American Classical Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
1880s French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Velvet
2010s Guatemalan Loveseats
Fiberglass
18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Louis XV Antique Loveseats
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
1930s American Vintage Loveseats
Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Rope, Wood
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1940s American American Classical Vintage Loveseats
Pine
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Rattan, Maple
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic, Foam
2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Cherry
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Suede
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Rattan
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
1960s French Vintage Loveseats
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Loveseats
Brass
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Rattan, Maple
2010s Egyptian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Pine
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Leather
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Satin, Rosewood, Suede
Late 20th Century Philippine Loveseats
Rattan
1980s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Berlin Iron
2010s German Modern Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
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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