Loveseats
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
1980s Dutch Arts and Crafts Vintage Loveseats
Textile, Pearwood
1920s French Adam Style Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Cotton, Wood
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Loveseats
Resin, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Cotton
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Sheepskin, Wood
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Foam
Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Fabric
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Naugahyde, Beech
1970s Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
20th Century Swedish Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
20th Century Chinese Loveseats
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Silk, Trimming, Wood, Velvet
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Loveseats
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rattan, Wood
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bronze
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Polyester, Poplar, Walnut
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Wood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Cut Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Loveseats
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Walnut
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
1940s French Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Loveseats
Silk, Wood
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Cowhide
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Plexiglass
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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