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Jumbo Collection reintroduced classic Italian style to a contemporary audience. The luxury furniture brand is known for its stunning Louis XVI-style furniture made from materials like solid wood and fine fabric upholstery. Its sophisticated pieces include exquisitely detailed sofas and armchairs, as well as ornate side tables. Each piece is crafted by hand according to traditional techniques.

Jumbo Collection was established in Cantù, Italy, in 1985. It builds on hundreds of years of Italian furniture-making and design. After just a few years in business, Jumbo Collection was selling its furniture in Russian, Middle Eastern and Asian markets. In the 1990s, the company introduced even more styles and designs, all made by hand in Italy and refined to meet its high standards. 

The company positions itself as a brand for discerning buyers who value quality materials and aesthetic elegance. Jumbo Collection furniture is characterized by details like veneer inlays, intricate carvings and fine porcelain. Some of its pieces even feature semi-precious stones for an extra touch of luxury. Alongside this opulence, the furniture has modern clean and simple lines that allow these details to shine.

Jumbo Collection takes great pride in its Italian roots and manufacturing. It has received a 100% Made in Italy designation from the Institute for the Protection of Italian Manufacturers. The company is also part of Qualità Cantù 2001, a local association that promotes handmade Italian products abroad.

As reported by Interior Furniture Design Magazine, Jumbo Collection refocused on classicism and extreme luxury in 2022 as part of a more extensive rebranding operation. To support this effort, the company debuted its Interior Design Service, which is aimed at consumers, designers, studios and architects looking to collaborate on one-of-a-kind pieces. 

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Antique and vintage loveseats are functional and totally charming furniture in homes large and small these days. They first appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries, though they were not yet known by this endearing term.

These petite, two-seat sofas were originally intended to comfortably sit a woman clad in what were the era’s large and elaborate dresses — ornate hooped garments with copious folds of fabric, embroidery and lace. However, because the original seats featured just enough space for two, they quickly became popular for couples that were courting. Loveseats meant that the couples could engage in close conversation, but furniture makers ensured that there was enough space between sitters to prioritize modesty.

In the early days of loveseats, the furnishings were minimalist in appearance and could often be found in an s-shape, with the two sides facing each other. The spare seating was initially little more than a wooden bench, as loveseats weren’t yet upholstered or cushioned. Design of the seating evolved over time, and this wide chair was eventually padded and tufted for comfort. During the 1800s, loveseats were a luxurious addition to the homes of the wealthy, and even today, antique 19th-century loveseats are still quite alluring. In any lavishly decorated parlor of the Victorian era, you might find a pair of partygoers tucked into a particularly plush iteration of these cozy perches, one boasting arched crests of carved mahogany over its sculpted seats, with front cabriole legs resolving in paw feet.

In modern homes, loveseats — even antique Victorian loveseats — pair well with oversize sofas or are ideal replacements for sofas, particularly if you’re working on organizing and furnishing a smaller space. A loveseat is a stylish addition to a home library or a reading nook and can easily be situated at the foot of the bed in your bedroom. In the living room, you may wish to position your vintage loveseat and couch around a central focal point, such as a distinguishing architectural feature or a fireplace. But be sure to leave some walking room between your seating and any nearby coffee tables or side tables. Allow for around two feet for guests to pass between a couch and chair or loveseat and at least a foot between a loveseat and coffee table.

Find a wide variety of antique, new and vintage loveseats today on 1stDibs.