Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Plastic
1930s Italian Futurist Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Chesterfield Loveseats
Silk
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Mohair, Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
19th Century Antique Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Beech
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Loveseats
Brass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Metal
1960s Bohemian Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Alpaca
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1980s Vintage Loveseats
Cotton
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Loveseats
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Foam
1980s Philippine Vintage Loveseats
Reed
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1820s American American Classical Antique Loveseats
Mohair, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Linen
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Loveseats
Marble
1950s Danish Vintage Loveseats
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Loveseats
Jacquard
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Mahogany, Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo, Wood, Alpaca
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Rattan
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo
20th Century International Style Loveseats
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s British Loveseats
Other
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Loveseats
Textile, Wood
2010s Lebanese Post-Modern Loveseats
Oak
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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