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Loveseats: Couches, Chairs and Sofas Built For Two
Loveseats: Couches, Chairs and Sofas Built For Two

Victorian méridienne (a récamier or daybed with an asymmetrical back), carved walnut, ca. 1860

--Southhampton Antiques (www.southamptonantiques.com)

Beyond the obvious (the bed), can furniture be romantic? Well, yes: for almost as long as people have been making furniture, they've been making furniture built for two. Come take a tour of sexy seats throughout the centuries. If you want to learn more about an item, click on the highlighted name.

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