European Silk Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Silk, Velvet
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Satin, Silk, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Settees
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Chinoiserie Sofas
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Silk
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Silk, Trimming
Antique 19th Century Swedish Settees
Silk, Wood
1990s German Post-Modern Loveseats
Steel
Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Settees
Silk
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Taxidermy
Wood, Feathers
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Cotton
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s American Modern Music Stands
Brass
2010s American Modern Music Stands
Brass
2010s South African Modern Side Tables
Copper, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Carrara Marble, Marble, Travertine, Onyx, Stainless Steel, Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Glass
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Club Chairs
Beech
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Ash, Silk
Antique 19th Century French Empire Loveseats
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s English Loveseats
Paint, Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Settees
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Silk, Wood
Late 20th Century French Modern Sofas
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Settees
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sofas
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Silk, Velvet, Wood
French, c.1830
Length-56" Depth-26"
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Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Mahogany, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Loveseats
Silk
Vintage 1950s Italian Loveseats
Iron
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Finding the Right Loveseats for You
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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