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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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Danish 1940's Curved Small Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super elegant "Banana" shaped curved sofa that the Danes were famous for in thew late Art Deco and early Midcentury periods. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beaut...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Beech

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Dark Brown Leather 2 Seat Sofa loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Dark Brown leather 2 seat sofa Dark brown wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Brown leather is soft and shows signs of use but broken in...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Leather, Birch

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

Danish Modern Teak Loveseat by Domino Møbler Vintage Scandinavian Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Danish modern loveseat by Domino Møbler is a beautifully proportioned example of Scandinavian mid-century design. Crafted from solid teak, the frame showcases warm grain, rounde...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Teak

Danish 1950s Curved Banana Shape Settee in Red Mohair Tufted Backrest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped or curved loveseat made in Denmark, around early 1950s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and tall legs. These ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

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Mohair, Beech

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming upholstered sofa made in Denmark sometime in the 12940's. Voluptuous organic design lines. This sofa is unique by having a straight back and front and not the curvatur...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Beech, Wool

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