Loveseats
20th Century Italian Baroque Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
19th Century English Sheraton Antique Loveseats
Cane, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
Early 20th Century British Regency Loveseats
Faux Bamboo, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
20th Century Art Deco Loveseats
Metal
2010s Italian Loveseats
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
1990s Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Loveseats
Wood, Birch
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Wool
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel
2010s Loveseats
Marble
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Loveseats
Wood
19th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Loveseats
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century German Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Natural Fiber, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
1980s American Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Rustic Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Wool, Hardwood, Walnut, Plywood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Walnut
1960s Swiss Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fiberglass
1950s Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Nylon, Hardwood
1960s Swiss Rustic Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Walnut
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1990s Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Aluminum
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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