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What is a sofa and loveseat?
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A sofa and loveseat are two different pieces of seating furniture. The size is the most significant distinction between a loveseat and a sofa. Sofas are bigger and available in a variety of lengths, though the conventional three-cushion seat is one of the most popular. Loveseats, on the other hand, are significantly smaller and often only seat two persons. The second significant comparison between the two is the function of the seat. Sofas are bigger and hence more suited to lounging and socializing. You may sprawl out on a sofa or gather a group of friends to speak or watch a movie. Loveseats are more useful in small spaces where a larger sofa would be too large. Find a collection of antique and vintage loveseats as well as sofas today on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Rare Pair of Vladimir Kagan Designs Sofas / Loveseats, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Rare pair of Vladimir Kagan Designs sofas / loveseats 1970s
Early rare set of matching upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gold & White Stripe Silk Upholstery Tufted Sofa Loveseat Tassels Decorated MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Gold & White Stripe Silk Upholstery Tufted Sofa Loveseat Tassels Decorated MINT!
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Loveseats
Materials
Silk
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptura Sofa Loveseat
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Sculptura Sofa Loveseat
Iconic Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Sofa
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Josef Hoffmann Cabinet Sofa Loveseat by Wittmann 1903
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Rare original 'Cabinet Sofa' loveseat by Josef Hoffmann handmade circa 1980s by Wittmann Austria
Category
20th Century Austrian Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style MCM Upholstered Sofa Loveseat
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen Style Mid Century Upholstered Sofa Loveseat
This loveseat
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Gold Red Upholstered Settee Sofa Loveseat Decorator Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI style gold painted red upholstered settee sofa loveseat decorator chair. Item
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Walnut, Glass