what is a loveseat

A loveseat is a type of furniture designed for two people, but it is proportioned slightly differently from a sofa. It can be one of two styles of two-seat chair. One form, also known as "British two-seaters," is essentially synonymous with a "two-seat couch". It typically has two upholstered seats and is approximately 50" in seating length. The other style is a two-seater piece of furniture where the seats are facing each other in an "S" shape so that both parties are facing one another. Loveseats can have armrests or not, and they are traditionally recognized as a two-seat couch. The term "loveseat" has changed over time, but one of its earliest purposes was for courting couples who wanted to converse intimately, face-to-face. During this time, dating was very formal, and physical contact was extremely limited. These chairs provided likely the most intimate contact a couple would have.