Loveseats
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Australian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass, Metal
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
2010s North American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Naugahyde, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
1960s Louis XIV Vintage Loveseats
Cane, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Loveseats
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Minimalist Loveseats
Steel
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Rosewood, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1970s European Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Cowhide
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
1940s French Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Loveseats
Resin, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Loveseats
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Loveseats
Textile
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Loveseats
Textile, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Leather, Satin, Rosewood
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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