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Why is a loveseat called a loveseat?

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Why is a loveseat called a loveseat?

A loveseat is called a loveseat because it can comfortably fit two people or a couple in love!

1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
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Florence Knoll 2-Seater Sofa, Classic Mid Century Modern, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Florence Knoll 2 seater 'lounge series' sofa with original 2nd generation upholstery in a coarse woven off-white mottled wool fabric. This sofa d...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Chrome

French Modern Style Saddle Leather & Brass Loveseat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Style Saddle Leather & Brass Loveseat  France, Later 20th Century  A French Modern Style Saddle Leather & Brass Loveseat, from France in the later 20th century. This g...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Loveseats

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Brass

Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Cambridge exu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Brass

Authentic Rare Eastlake Aesthetic Movement Ornate Carved Walnut Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An Eastlake period sofa loveseat or settee centered with a stunning pierced crest having a pierced floral motif with the shape mirrored in the arm pediments. Beautiful outward rolled...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Loveseats

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Upholstery, Walnut

1950s Swedish Velvet Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Cotton, Beech

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