Loveseats
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Silk
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Loveseats
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century American International Style Loveseats
Leather
2010s South African Minimalist Loveseats
Steel
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Steel
2010s French Modern Loveseats
Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Upholstery
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Loveseats
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Silk, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather, Oak
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Loveseats
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
1990s American Louis XV Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather, Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Iron
1960s Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Loveseats
Wood
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Loveseats
Leather
2010s British Minimalist Loveseats
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
1960s American Modern Vintage Loveseats
Walnut
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
Early 20th Century American Industrial Loveseats
Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Rosewood
1990s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Steel, Wrought Iron
Early 1800s Italian Baroque Antique Loveseats
Velvet, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Loveseats
Giltwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Bouclé, Wood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Textile, Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Chinese Chippendale Loveseats
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Loveseats
Faux Leather
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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