Loveseats
2010s Italian Art Deco Loveseats
Leather, Satin, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
1740s Italian George II Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Hepplewhite Loveseats
Fabric
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Fruitwood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Foam
2010s Philippine Modern Loveseats
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Loveseats
Leather, Canvas, Pine
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Silk, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Loveseats
Fabric
1940s French Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s French Post-Modern Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Loveseats
Textile
2010s South African Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery, Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
1950s American Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Beech
20th Century American Rustic Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Loveseats
Satin, Silk, Beech
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Iron
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Textile, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
20th Century International Style Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Loveseats
Oak
Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Loveseats
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Elm
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood
2010s Austrian Loveseats
Fabric, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Loveseats
Walnut
20th Century American Spanish Colonial Loveseats
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1970s European Vintage Loveseats
Leather
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Birch
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
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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