Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Cherry
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Velvet, Beech
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Silk, Velvet
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plexiglass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Fabric, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats
Brass
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
1960s European Vintage Loveseats
Sheepskin
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
19th Century Spanish Folk Art Antique Loveseats
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak, Teak
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic
1970s Vintage Loveseats
Cotton
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Cherry
Early 20th Century Italian Bohemian Loveseats
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Loveseats
Leather
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery, Teak
Early 2000s Loveseats
Plastic
1970s Italian Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Plastic
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool
2010s Spanish Belle Époque Loveseats
Iron
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Maple
Mid-20th Century French Loveseats
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Oak, Wool
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Chrome, Steel
1970s American Bauhaus Vintage Loveseats
Stainless Steel
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Loveseats
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Ultrasuede
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats
Leather
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s South African Minimalist Loveseats
Steel
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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