HOW DO I LOVE(SEAT) THEE?
Let us count the ways. Loveseats are timeless, so it’s no surprise they pair well with farmhouse style.
Let us count the ways. Loveseats are timeless, so it’s no surprise that they pair well with farmhouse style.
The modern loveseat has come a long way. Originally, loveseats were about as unromantic as possible. They accommodated the wide skirts of noble court ladies during the 17th and
18th centuries in Europe, as the standard width of a chair couldn’t fit the volumes of fabric and structured hoops that were popular. The dawning of the 19th century brought a more fitted silhouette in women’s fashion, and it is then that the truly romantic roots of the loveseat began to take hold.
Decorum was everything; a courting couple rarely, if ever, were allowed to have a moment alone with each other. Enter the loveseat. It was the perfect size: wide enough not to arouse gossip, but small enough that there was no denying the intimacy of the two who sat together on it.
The loveseat is a useful addition to the modern American farmhouse. In larger rooms, it can bring a sense of unity, facilitating a gathering while also providing more seating options. In smaller areas, it’s the perfect compact sofa, ensuring a cozy perch no matter the square footage.