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Old Hickory Loveseat

American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider / Loveseat
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider / Loveseat

American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider / Loveseat

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Dallas, TX

American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains.United States. 20th Century

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Louis XVI Style Tufted Golden Cognac Leather Lounge Chair By Old Hickory Tannery
Louis XVI Style Tufted Golden Cognac Leather Lounge Chair By Old Hickory Tannery

Louis XVI Style Tufted Golden Cognac Leather Lounge Chair By Old Hickory Tannery

By Old Hickory Tannery

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautiful oversized tufted leather high-back lounge chair in the Louis XVI style having intricate carvings throughout with rich cognac/golden-brown leather by Old Hickory Tannery o...

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Late 20th Century North American Louis XVI Loveseats

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Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Spindle Design and Forest Print
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Spindle Design and Forest Print

Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Spindle Design and Forest Print

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Old Hickory style (20th Cent) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, & base with 6 forest print upholstered cushions (brass Old Hickory tag).    

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Rustic Old Hickory Loveseat with Forest Print
Rustic Old Hickory Loveseat with Forest Print

Rustic Old Hickory Loveseat with Forest Print

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Old Hickory (20th Century) loveseat with spindle sides, back, and base with 4 forest print upholstered cushions (brass Old Hickory tag).

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20th Century American Rustic Loveseats

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American Rustic Old Hickory Glider Loveseat

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H 36.5 in W 62 in D 32.5 in

American Rustic Old Hickory Glider Loveseat

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains

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Sweet Wood Loveseat with Plush Cushion by Furniture Makers "Old Hickory"
Sweet Wood Loveseat with Plush Cushion by Furniture Makers "Old Hickory"

Sweet Wood Loveseat with Plush Cushion by Furniture Makers "Old Hickory"

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in East Point, GA

An American love-seat by furniture makers "Old Hickory" from the early 20th century. This antique American-made love-seat features an open slatted back and seat, with generously curv...

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Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat
Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat

Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat

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H 30 in W 69 in D 37 in

Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat

By Old Hickory Tannery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish leather Chesterfield features shapely scrolled arms, tufted leather upholstery, and unique brass details. The two seat sofa by Old Hickory Tannery makes an impressive vi...

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Old Hickory Tannery Distressed Leather Settee Loveseat by Old Hickory Tannery

Old Hickory Tannery Distressed Leather Settee Loveseat by Old Hickory Tannery

By Old Hickory Tannery

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Old Hickory Tannery distressed leather settee loveseat with new seat upholstery Approximate Measurem...

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H 46.5 in W 85 in D 38.5 in

Adirondack Twig Furniture Loveseat and ottoman

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

Without a doubt the most spectacular Adirondack furniture we have had the please to offer, this set consists of a loveseat sofa, with a very unusual large footrest ottoman . The sofa...

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Old Hickory Loveseat, circa 1920s
Old Hickory Loveseat, circa 1920s

Old Hickory Loveseat, circa 1920s

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H 33.5 in W 49 in D 18.5 in

Old Hickory Loveseat, circa 1920s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a handmade piece of hickory; it is rugged enough for Teddy Roosevelt! The bow back made from bentwood makes it very comfortable to sit in. It is made from hickory wood and ha...

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Loveseats

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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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