Conversation Borne
Antique French Aubusson Boudeuse / Divan de Milieu 'Conversation Chair', Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Aubusson "Boudeuse" or "Divan de Milieu" (Conversation Chair), Circa 1890. Very
Category
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Materials
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American Victorian Oak and Pink and Green Patterned Fabric Upholstered Circular
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian circular borne / conversation seat with an oak frame, upholstered in a pink and
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Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne by all and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne by all and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne by all and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Volage Ex-S Coffee Table in Marble and Aluminium Base by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
believes this highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 9.45 in W 59.06 in D 43.31 in
Volage Ex-S Coffee Table in Marble and Aluminium Base by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
believes this highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 18.51 in W 49.61 in D 37.41 in
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne by all and
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Armchair
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne by all and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Volage Ex-S Coffee Table in Marble and Aluminium Base by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
believes this highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 9.45 in W 59.06 in D 26.38 in
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne by all and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Phillippe Starck Prive Steel And Leather Sofa
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne by all and
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Volage Ex-S Coffee Table in Marble and Aluminium Base by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
believes this highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
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Marble, Aluminum
H 18.51 in W 49.61 in D 37.41 in
Volage Ex-S Coffee Table in Marble and Aluminium Base by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
believes this highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 15.36 in W 59.06 in D 26.38 in
Volage Ex-S Coffee Table in Marble and Aluminium Base by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
believes this highly poetic, political, rebellious, benevolent, pragmatic and subversive duty must be borne
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 18.51 in W 49.61 in D 37.41 in
Volage Ex-S Coffee Table in Marble and Aluminium Base by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 9.45 in W 59.06 in D 26.38 in
Volage Ex-S Coffee Table in Marble and Aluminium Base by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Cassina
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
H 9.45 in W 59.06 in D 26.38 in
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Located in Paris, FR
A central seat, also called “borne” from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Gilt wood frame
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Conversation Borne For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal conversation borne for your home. A conversation borne — often made from animal skin, leather and aluminum — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a conversation borne, we have 2 options in-stock, while there are 12 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the conversation borne you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A conversation borne made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made conversation borne has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Cassina and Philippe Starck are consistently popular.
How Much is a Conversation Borne?
Prices for a conversation borne start at $6,250 and top out at $39,381 with the average selling for $19,960.