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Organic Modern Cane & Teak Settee
By McGuire
Located in Southampton, NJ
A solid Teak frame banquette settee with braided double cane work front & back newly upholstered in grass green Sunbrella fabric. Slightly splayed sides & wrap around cane portray th...
Category

Early 2000s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cane, Teak

Organic Modern Cane & Teak Settee
Organic Modern Cane & Teak Settee
H 34 in W 60 in D 34 in
Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu For S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Loveseats in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...
Category

2010s American Other Loveseats

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Fuyu Armless Chair, Loveseat
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With its unique design, FUYU armchair brings together the wide seating and naturalness that you cannot find in other single sofas… Measures: Length: 47.2'' / Depth: 53.2'' / Height:...
Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Fuyu Armless Chair, Loveseat
Fuyu Armless Chair, Loveseat
H 35.4 in W 47.2 in D 53.2 in
Art Deco Cambridge Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exudes ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK12' Lounge Sofa in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Bodil Kjaer, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Bodil Kjaer outdoor 'BK12' lounge sofa in teak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to bea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Teak

Suelo Modern Loveseat
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern loveseat is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This i...
Category

2010s North American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Hardwood

Suelo Modern Loveseat
Suelo Modern Loveseat
H 31.5 in W 83 in D 31 in
Pair of Tufted Loveseats
Located in New York, NY
The clean lines of these two love seats make them quite versatile--they would be perfect in an entry, flanking a fireplace or as seating at a dining table. Featuring a tufted back an...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Tufted Loveseats
Pair of Tufted Loveseats
H 36 in W 60 in D 28 in
N2 Loveseat by Aaron Scott
By Aaron Scott Design
Located in Geneve, CH
N2 loveseat by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 53.5 x W 122 x H 66.5 cm Materials: bleached cherry. Also available in other woods: bleached walnut. Brooklyn-based designer Aaron S...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Cherry

N2 Loveseat by Aaron Scott
N2 Loveseat by Aaron Scott
H 26.19 in W 48.04 in D 21.07 in
Fuyu Armchair by Lagu, Ready to Ship
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
With its unique design, FUYU armchair brings together the wide seating and naturalness that you cannot find in other single sofas… Measures: Length: 47.2'' / Depth: 53.2'' / Heigh...
Category

2010s Turkish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood

Fuyu Armchair by Lagu, Ready to Ship
Fuyu Armchair by Lagu, Ready to Ship
H 35.4 in W 47.2 in D 53.2 in
Louis XVI Style Black Leather Settee Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style black leather settee sofa. Luxuriously carved frame, made in Italy, in iconic Louis XVI style design. Finished in a rich medium walnut color accenting the carved flor...
Category

2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Suelo Modern Platform Sofa
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern platform sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. T...
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Suelo Modern Platform Sofa
Suelo Modern Platform Sofa
H 31.5 in W 101 in D 31 in
Two Seater Sofa Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass Frame by P. Tendercool (Outdoor)
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT71-BS1-TE-DO two-seat sofa (outdoor) Dimensions: 70" x 34.3" x 27.6" (seating height 15.2") Frame: Reclaimed hardwood Frame finish: Diamond Oiled Structure: Extruded and...
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Suelo Modern Loveseat
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern Loveseat is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This i...
Category

2010s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Hardwood

Suelo Modern Loveseat
Suelo Modern Loveseat
H 31.5 in W 64.5 in D 31 in
Lilian August Brown Green Leather Tufted Chesterfield Club Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Lillian August
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lilian August large brown green leather tufted chesterfield club lounge chair and ottoman. Item features a large oversize chair, matching ottoman, brass rolling casters, "antiqued" b...
Category

Early 2000s Chesterfield Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Regina Loveseat, Handcrafted Diamond Tufted Wool Upholstered Loveseat
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
The Regina Loveseat is a handcrafted, modern contemporary loveseat with a solid wood frame that cradles a simple curved laminated plywood shell, hidden under layers of foam and tradi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Hardwood, Upholstery

Piece Unique Large Carved Gilt Wood Arm Chair
Located in London, GB
Very large carved arm chair in different Angels motifs holding the crown, Floral design upholstery on a blue background.  
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Piece Unique Large Carved Gilt Wood Arm Chair
Piece Unique Large Carved Gilt Wood Arm Chair
H 80.71 in W 55.12 in D 43.31 in
Unio Loveseat Upholstered with Larsen Fox Fabric by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Unio Collection, an arm chair and sofas, was born out of Poiat’s designers interest in studying the relationship of wood and soft furniture. From the very beginning, the idea was...
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Plywood, Fabric, Ash

Unio Loveseat Upholstered with the Chivasso Yang Fabric by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Unio Collection, an arm chair and sofas, was born out of Poiat’s designers interest in studying the relationship of wood and soft furniture. From the very beginning, the idea was...
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Ash, Plywood, Fabric

Unio Loveseat Upholstered with the Pierre Frey Hanoi Fabric by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Unio Collection, an arm chair and sofas, was born out of Poiat’s designers interest in studying the relationship of wood and soft furniture. From the very beginning, the idea was...
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Plywood

Unio Loveseat Upholstered with Dedar Pergamena Fabric by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Unio Collection, an arm chair and sofas, was born out of Poiat’s designers interest in studying the relationship of wood and soft furniture. From the very beginning, the idea was...
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Plywood

NIDO Sofa in Solid Walnut and Maharam Wool Velvet Upholstery
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sofa version of our bestselling NIDO Lounge Chair. The egg-like shape of the upholstered wooden seat nesting in the cross shaped solid wood frame, gives it the name NIDO, meaning...
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Natural Wood, Cabana Regatta
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Natural Wood, Cabana Classic
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade a' Wire Brushed Natural Wood, Canvas Natural
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All Cavan furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixtom Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Natural Wood, Canvas Granite
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Weathered Gray, Cast Silver
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Weathered Gray, Cabana Classic
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Weathered Gray, Canvas Natural
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Natural Wood, Canvas Navy
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Weathered Gray, Canvas Navy
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Weathered Gray, Cast Slate
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Natural Wood, Cast Slate
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Weathered Gray, Canvas Granite
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A' Wire Brushed Natural Wood, Cast Silver
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton Sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All Cavan furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Brixton Teak Sofa 'Grade A': Wire Brushed Weathered Gray, Cabana Regatta
By Cavan Furniture, Cavan Furniture
Located in PHOENIX, AZ
With it’s simple design, the Brixton sofa’s wide base and generous proportions enhance comfort for ultimate relaxation. Plush cushions add luxury with a timeless feel. All CAVAN furn...
Category

2010s Philippine Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Natural Oak Wood Love Seat Table Top by Obiect, Contemporary Design
By Obiect
Located in MEXICO CITY, MX
Made out of natural oak wood, the shape, finishing and functionality of the table top adds to the love seat a design feature that encompass luxury, style and coziness.   
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Loveseats

Materials

Hardwood

Roche Bobois Midnight Tufted Blue Velvet Profile 2.5 Seat Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
Designed by Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni for Roche Bobois, the Profile sofa offers a contemporary update on the classic Mid-Century Tuxedo style. Constructed from a fir ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Fabric, Beech, Fir, Plywood

Roche Bobois Floral Tufted Fabric Profile 2.5 Seat Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in London, GB
Designed by Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni for Roche Bobois, the Profile sofa offers a contemporary update on the classic Mid-Century Tuxedo style. Constructed from a fir ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Knoll Krefeld Sette by Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This rare Knoll Krefeld settee has been with us in our storefront gallery since we began fabricating our pieces. This one is a dark navy blue design with pinstripe fabric. Solid volu...
Category

2010s Central American Bauhaus Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Furniture for the Distrikt Hotel
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Suelo 2-arm Loveseat w/ 2 bolsters: $3,825 net (x2) = $7,650 Suelo Asymmetrical Loveseat w/ 1 bolster: $3,600 net (x2) = $7,200 Chile chair (no ottoman): $1,800 net (x6) = $10,800 ...
Category

2010s American Modern Loveseats

Materials

Hardwood

Furniture for the Distrikt Hotel
Furniture for the Distrikt Hotel
H 31.5 in W 83 in D 31 in
Solid Acacia Wood Gustavian Swedish Style Window Bench Settee with Cushion
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a hand carved solid acacia that was made to look like an antique Gustavian settee. The piece has some imperfections and flaws that add to the character of the piece and a cus...
Category

Early 2000s East Asian Gustavian Settees

Materials

Beech

Timothy Oulton Design Union Jack Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous tufted chesterfield settee designed by Timothy Oulton. Features a cotton denim fabric upholstery pieced together in a union jack pattern design. Beautifully faded and aged p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Brass

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Leather Loveseat Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Superb leather reclining sofa from the stressless line from Ekornes. Leather is in excellent condition. No rips, tears, spots, or visible wear.
Category

Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Camel Backed Settee in Charcoal Velvet
Located in New London, CT
Freshly reupholstered in rich dark grey velvet, this two-seat settee is very well constructed with hardwood frame and a cherry skirt and legs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Cherry

Christian Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Curved back sofa with rolled arms. Upholstered in cotton ticking stripe with contrast welt. Down and feather seat cushions. Available in other fabrics and seat options.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Down, Upholstery

Christian Sofa
Christian Sofa
H 32.75 in W 80.25 in D 41 in
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Contemporary Hardwood Loveseats For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of contemporary hardwood loveseats is available at 1stDibs. Contemporary hardwood loveseats are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some contemporary hardwood loveseats are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller contemporary hardwood loveseats, measuring 13.39 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many contemporary hardwood loveseats are appealing in their simplicity, but Cavan Furniture, Bertu Furniture and Diesel Creative Team produced popular contemporary hardwood loveseats that are worth a look.

How Much are Contemporary Hardwood Loveseats?

Contemporary hardwood loveseats can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,699, while the lowest priced sells for $320 and the highest can go for as much as $11,500.

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.

Find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage loveseats today on 1stDibs.