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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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Pair Taylor-King Queen Anne Camelback Sofa Loveseat Floral Blue White Stripe
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a very sweet and comfy pair of sofas or loveseats with stylish blue and white floral striped upholstery, classic humpbacks or camelbacks and rolled arms. The upholstery has m...
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Finn Juhl Style Sofa or Loveseat by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superbly elegant Finn Juhl style sofa or settee made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark sometime in the 1940s. Perfectly balanced lines and proportions providing for a solid and sturdy ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Poltrona Frau 'Cocker' Loveseat in Brown Leather by Franco Bresciani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Franco Bresciani's 'Cocker' loveseat for Poltrona Frau, produced in the late 1970s and upholstered in high-quality leather, a signature material of Poltrona Frau. The low, compact fo...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Danish Curved 'Banana' Sofa in Beech and Wool, Mid-Century 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round organic lines and iconic drop shaped fe...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Beech, Wool

Danish 1950s Settee with Wooden Armrest by Orla Mølgaard Amber Colored Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s settee raised on a amber colored beech frame and legs. Attributed to Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. We love how the armrests continue into the front l...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Togo Loveseat Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset with Armrest in Suede
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage Ligne Roset Togo sofa in an elegant light gray-cream suede upholstery. Designed by Michel Ducaroy, the iconic Togo's low profile, sculptural form and relaxed seating mak...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Suede

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