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What is the difference between a sofa and loveseat?

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What is the difference between a sofa and loveseat?

The difference between a sofa and loveseat is the size. Typically, sofas are bigger than loveseats.

1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
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Southwood Chippendale Style Mahogany Fretwork Camelback Parlor Sofa Couch 77"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Southwood Chinese Chippendale parlor settee / sofa / couch featuring a camelback design with floral upholstery, rolled arms and mahogany fretwork legs. Southwood, Hickory, N...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Milo Baughman "Case" Walnut Floating Loveseats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Matched pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Even Arm "Case" floating loveseats. Beautiful figured walnut shells sit upon the Classic Baughman square tubed Bases. Entire line of F...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Chrome

Customizable Fringes Loveseat By Munna In Mulberry Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

Ligne Roset Inspired 1980s Tan Leather Loveseat w/ Slanted Profile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking Ligne Roset inspired loveseat from the 1980s showcases the era's bold approach to leather furniture design. The slanted profile creates an eye-catching silhouette that defin...
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather

English Arm Loveseat Upholstered in 100% Natural Hemp
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our English arm studio sofa in 100% natural hemp. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushions. The soothing oatmeal color, reminiscent of natural flax linen, adds warmth to any space. Supported by white oak legs, this sofa boasts a transitional style that effortlessly blends with various decor. Upgrade your living room with our stylish and practical English Arm Loveseat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Loveseats

Materials

Hemp

Danish 1950s Settee or Loveseat in Green Wool in the Style of Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines very much in the style of the early Danish iconic Designer, Peter Hvidt made circa 1950. Back and seat nice and firm and frame on Cuban mahogany legs r...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

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