Loveseats
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Linen
2010s Unknown Modern Loveseats
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Oak, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Loveseats
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Loveseats
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Damask, Mahogany
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wood, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Bamboo
1990s American Modern Loveseats
Wood, Lacquer
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Rosewood, Upholstery
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
20th Century English Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Feathers
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Wood, Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Loveseats
Wool, Hardwood
20th Century French French Provincial Loveseats
Hardwood
1990s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Loveseats
Metal
1960s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Stainless Steel, Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American George I Loveseats
Fabric, Cotton, Mahogany, Down
Late 20th Century American American Classical Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Cane, Teak
2010s American Loveseats
Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
18th Century Queen Anne Antique Loveseats
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Mohair
19th Century French Victorian Antique Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Loveseats
Gold Plate
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass, Metal
2010s Spanish Belle Époque Loveseats
Iron
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Brass
1970s European Vintage Loveseats
Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Loveseats
Beech
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Beech
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron, Wrought Iron
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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