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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 Midcentury Settee by Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish settee or loveseat from circa 1950s by Master Furniture Maker, Frits Henningsen Solid and sturdy small piece with a strong presence and charming demeanor. Coil springs...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Dark Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa nice patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Dark Brown leather 3 seat sofa Dark brown birch light wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Brown leather is soft and shows signs of use b...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Birch

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather loveseat Sofa oak Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful soft Red leather loveseat sofa oak legs. Beautiful Red leather is soft and shows signs of use but broken in nicely. Great small Danish Modern sofa...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Materials

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

Materials

Beech, Wool

Mid Century Vintage De Sede DS 76 leather Highback loveseat sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Iconic Mid century Vintage De Sede DS 76 sofa loveseat very Dark Brown almost black leather with headrests Made in Switzerland circa 1970. Very High quality thick full grai...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

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