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What’s the difference between a settee and a loveseat?

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What’s the difference between a settee and a loveseat?

The difference between a settee and a loveseat is the amount of people each can fit. A settee can fit two or more people and can be a part of a sectional sofa. A loveseat is meant for only two and is usually a standalone piece.

1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 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

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Fabric

1950's Modern Italian Curved Loveseat In Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Amazing 1950's mid-century modern curved Italian sofa with cherry-wood 6 legs base, newly re-upholstered in velvet with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Velvet, Cherry

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

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Chrome

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

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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

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Wool, Mahogany

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

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Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming

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