A cross between a two-seater sofa and an armchair, a love chair may feel like a decadent piece of furniture to own, but they can work perfectly in master bedrooms as well as small London flats - it’s all about proportions.
It may seem that there’s little difference between a two-seater sofa and a loveseat and, well, you’d be right. Oak Furnitureland says: “the only technical difference between a sofa and a loveseat is the size. A two-seater sofa, and a loveseat are both seating designed for two people but proportioned slightly differently.”
While many two-seaters have distinct back and seat cushions to support each lounger, a love seat is more like an overgrown armchair, with plenty of room to spread out or curl up as your mood takes you.
Some come with matching cushions and footstools while others are sold solo, allowing you to style with your own pieces - think blankets, statement cushions and footstools - to help make it your own.
We’ve created an edit of the best to buy now below.
ercol Novara snuggler
A generous armchair or a cosy space for two, this ercol Snuggler sofa is ready to help make your house a home.
The deep seats offer a blissful place to unwind and the seat and back cushions are reversible so you can change your look when you fancy. A perfect piece for year round perching.
Buy now £1339.00, Oldrids
Dunelm Darwin Slub Cotton Blend Armchair
There’s nothing like flopping down after a hard day with your copy of the Evening Standard to flick through.
This roomy loveseat has more than enough space to curl up and is covered with a lovely cotton blend that will keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It’s available for home delivery and comes in three shades: this blue pictured, a light grey and a darker grey. Opt for light or dark wood on the legs.
Buy now £749.00, Dunelm
Opulence Orange Velvet Loveseat - Payton
If you’re the bold type when it comes to your interiors, there’s nothing more uplifting and instantly cheering than an orange sofa.
This contemporary design boasts saddle arms and dark wood legs with castors on the front two so you can adjust as needed. The velvet upholstered lovechair comes complete with a set of matching cushions.
If burnt orange isn’t quite doing it for you, it comes in a number of other happy hues too.
Buy now £449.97, Furniture123
Snug The Small Biggie Snuggler Single Sofa Bed
When you live in a small space, every new piece of furniture needs to work that bit harder to earn its place. If you like the idea of a loveseat sofa but also need a spare bed for when guests come to stay, Snug has a solution all wrapped up in The Small Biggie sofa.
It packs in oodles of comfort into a super compact design whether you’re using it for sitting or sleeping. Everything is UK made and delivered in small-space friendly boxes so you can get it in without pivoting up staircases and narrow hallways. Available in navy and grey.
Buy now £924.00, Snug
MADE Calendre Loveseat, Soft Cobalt Brushed Cotton
A sumptuously comfortable perch, this MADE love seat has us head over heels thanks to its plushy charms. Filled with 100 per cent feathers, it’s the kind of seat you’ll want to sink into all weekend, whether you’re glued to the latest boxset, a new page turner or simply watching the world go by, cuppa in hand. Also available in black, stone and olive green.
Buy now £2225.00, MADE
Loaf Dixie Love Seat Chaise
Half sofa, half bed, all love - why get a matching footstool when Loaf’s design incorporates it so well into this loveseat chaise hybrid? The Derby-made design is offered in a medley of colourways with the option of taller oak wood legs for an additional £95 - handy for taller folks with long legs. The cushions are made from a mix of feather, foam and fibre to be the most comfy they can be. The handmade item takes up to eight weeks for delivery.
Buy now £1645.00, Loaf
17 Stories Atonya 2 Seater Loveseat
Available in a stonking 24 colours (including this warm olive hue), this boxy velvet covered design offers a midcentury aesthetic with its straight edges and short wooden legs. As well as the seat and back cushions a set of cylindrical cushions are thrown in too, adding to the boutique hotel look.
Buy now £619.99, Wayfair
Oak Furnitureland Houston Loveseat
Comfortable and supportive, this cool loveseat will add an instant splash of colour to your space, refreshing it for the season ahead. The deep cushions are filled with foam and finished with velvet, while hardwood legs complete the look. With a seat this comfy you won’t want to get up.
Buy now £824.99, Oak Furnitureland
Ligne Roset Togo small settee
The iconic furniture brand has this plump love chair in its collection, perfect for enjoying on its own or as part of a modular arrangement. First coming into existence in 1973, the Togo Sofa design has proved its enduring appeal and is popular today as it was nearly 50 years ago. It’s perfect for families, couples and singletons alike with no hard edges in the all-foam design, giving it ultimate floppability. Available in six more colours.
Also available at Ligne Roset.
Buy now £2388.00, Heal’s
Swyft Love Seat in Blush
From the revolutionary sofa-in-a-box brand comes this pretty loveseat which you can get up and running without reaching for any tools - no, none at all. The base, back and legs connect with Swyft’s clever interlocking system which make it easy to build even for the most DIY-averse.
What’s more it’s made for modern homes with a choice of seven colours, each complete with stain repellent finishes so that everything from an accidental drop of wine to full-on toddler juice tantrums can be remedied with a simple damp cloth.
Delivery within 24 hours when purchased by 2pm the day before.
Buy now £795.00, Swyft
