Call it the most romantic piece of furniture you’ll ever own. But whether you call it a loveseat or settee, the cozy two-seater with a 200-year history gets better looking with age. Safavieh has five chic new styles inspired by settees dating to the American colonies.  As early as 1770 settees were characteristically made with square legs and one scrolled arm. That changed when Thomas Chippendale adorned them with his namesake woodworking style. The settee then morphed into a loveseat in the 1880s, and has been updated, restyled and repurposed ever since.

Safavieh’s loveseats and settees are just as romantically built for two as they were centuries ago.  We’ve just improved the look for bedrooms, living rooms, and cramped 21^st century apartments.  Here are five great transitional looks that pay homage to the past, and work equally well in traditional and contemporary homes.

Which loveseat would your lover love for Valentine’s Day?  Tell us on FaceBook—we’d love to know.

1)    Safavieh’s Emmett settee in broad stripe (MCR4585B):

2)    Ambrose button tufted “boudoir loveseat” looks fresh and new sans 1940’s skirt (MCR4582A):

3) From Safavieh’s mid-century Retro collection: Lydia (MCR4586A):

4)    The Emmett settee in menswear pinstripe (MCR458A):

5)    Zachary is chic and transitional – a designer look that’s priced right (MCR8240A):

Happy Valentine’s Day.  And don’t forget to send your Valentine to Safavieh!