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Preben Fabricius , Lounge Chair, Conversation chair, model 710
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Knoll
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Preben Fabricius lounge chair in black aniline leather, original leather upholstery.
Frame of dark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Materials
Giltwood
Beautiful Armchair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully restored conversation chair designed by Jens Risom. Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Style Hexagonal Lounge Chair with Three Cushion Back
By Harvey Probber
Located in Ferndale, MI
Interesting point of conversation chair. Hexagon shape with three cushion backrest. I purchased as
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll Cordovan Leather Lounge Chairs
By Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
(Germany, 1972). Aptly named the "Conversation Chairs" due to their thoughtful, functional design
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28.5 in W 29.25 in D 29.5 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
.
Looking for a FABULOUS conversation chair? We are here for you!! This is a wonderful, vintage mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Painted Parcel Gilt Petite Antique Chairs
By Georges Jacob
Located in Forney, TX
, intimate tête-à-tête style conversation chairs, refined kids chair, ladies dressing room vanity or boudoir
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
French Three-Seat Conversation Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting three-seat roundabout indiscret or conversation sofa. There are three curved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Refinished and Upholstered Conversation Set by Woodard Salterini
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Refinished and upholstered conversation set by Woodard Salterini.
This set will be
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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H 35 in W 72 in D 24 in
Rare Mid-Century Modern Child Size Miniature 3/4 Scale Contour Lounge Chair no.
By Contour Chair Lounge Co. 1
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare piece indeed. A 3/4 scale, factory-made contour lounge chair. Only 40" Long! This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 27 in W 40 in D 20.5 in
COMPTON / CAMELOT STRIPE Floral Conversational Chair - Verdigris and Noir
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
Perch on a petal and live out your woodland nymph fantasies with our Floral Conversation Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 29.34 in W 58.08 in D 29.93 in
Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
object of attention, they invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plaster
Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make us think of our own
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 43.31 in W 39.38 in D 21.66 in
French 19th Century Napoleon III Tête-à-Tête or Confident Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Unusual French armchair called tête-à-tête in French, or conversation chair, 19th century Napoleon
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Galleon Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
A fun and original design guaranteed to start a conversation, the Galleon Chair sits on flared
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Greenapple Chair, Ellipse Chair, Set 6 Chairs, Blue-Grey, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 6 Ellipse chairs, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
Petite Wood Float Chair, Walnut Wood and Acrylic Chair
By Lauren Rottet
Located in Houston, TX
The Petite Wood Float Chair blurs the lines between art and furniture and encourages an internal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Walnut, Wood
Vintage Medical Chair
Located in Norwalk, CT
This very interesting medical chair is sure to be a conversation starter! A wonderful piece of
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Gregg Fleishman Lumbarest Chair
By Gregg Fleishman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980s Lumabrest Prototype Chair by Gregg Fleishman.
This conversation starter is an incredibly
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
1880s French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a bygone era of elegance and charm with our authentic 1880s French Wooden Chair. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Greenapple Chair, Set of 4 Ellipse Chairs, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
conversations.
Ellipse chair Material codes
WD005 Beech; dark brown stained; satin finish
M100414 Beige woven
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in W 20.87 in D 24.41 in
Postmodern Bent Fork Chair
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giant fork pop art chair - a true conversation piece. It's whimsical & functional. A win-win. Add
Category
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Unveil the essence of African artistry with this early 20th-century wooden chair, a piece that
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
vintage collection around a dining table, this chair is sure to spark conversations and admiration for its
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century Country Lambing Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
would be kept warm and tended to.
A wonderful agricultural farmhouse chair and conversation piece.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Nando Chair Model N01
By Fritz Hansen, Nendo
Located in Berkeley, CA
also a place to be productive, a place for conversation, a place to relax from a busy workday or just
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment
Category
Antique 18th Century Irish Rustic Chairs
Materials
Ash
Ohio Chair by Namit Khanna
By Namit Khanna
Located in Moradabad, IN
A sleek-n-chic, surefire conversation starter – the Ohio redefines luxury. Hand-crafted with care
Category
2010s Indian Chairs
Materials
Iron
OHIO chair by Namit Khanna
By Namit Khanna
Located in Moradabad, IN
A sleek-n-chic, surefire conversation starter – the Ohio redefines luxury. Hand-crafted with care
Category
2010s Indian Chairs
Materials
Iron
1900s Central European Wooden Accent Chair
Located in High Point, NC
sturdiness and artistic flair. The chair's distinctive character and intricate details make it a conversation
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Wood
Duistt Basic 1.1 Chair by Duistt
Located in Geneve, CH
dining chair designed to spark conversation and inspire lingering. Basics are the fundamentals of our art
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
19th Century French Wooden Bistro Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Bistro Chair. A stunning silhouette of hand-carved embellishments graces the top rail, offering a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good authentic set of two Chandigarh chairs. Artisanally and locally made with pegged solid teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
20th Century Central European Bistro Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 20th Century Central European Bistro Chair, a piece that
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Wood
Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
chair or stool, perfect for an extra playful sitting place fr a short conversation. Very curious object
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with tapered wooden legs. The uniquely shaped chairs are sure to be a conversation starter. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair
By Rudolph Schindler
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
is a unique opportunity. This chair is a conversation starter, a statement of elegance and innovation
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Art Deco Inspired Slipper Chair
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired slipper chair covered in hot pink velvet feature an exposed wooden frame with a
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Wood, Velvet
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
nestle of the Primi Personal Chair invite long conversations around the dinner table. The crossed base
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
nestle of the Primi Personal Chair invite long conversations around the dinner table. The crossed base
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair features a natural finish with a clear coat. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
nestle of the Primi Personal Chair invite long conversations around the dinner table. The crossed base
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Emanating timeless elegance, this 1880s French wooden chair boasts an exquisite juxtaposition of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Handcrafted Maroon Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A remarkable and unique pair of vintage wooden chairs, a marriage of sophistication and charm that
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European chair, a piece that brings the
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European chair, a piece that brings the
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European chair, a piece that brings the
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
European Metal & Wooden Chair. This singular piece showcases the art of timeless craftsmanship, featuring a
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
European Metal & Wooden Chair. This singular piece showcases the art of timeless craftsmanship, featuring a
Category
20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Teak Wood Chair, Modern Organic, Java
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A uniquely sculptural chair crafted from teak sourced in Bojonegoro, Java, Indonesia. This chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
indulge in heart- to heart conversations, this chair provides the perfect retreat. The chair was designed
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Papercord, Hardwood
Dining Chair Flecos by Quintana Partners Studio
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Exploring timeless elegance and exceptional comfort is the armchair style chair designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pebble Chair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble chair by Fred Rigby studio.
Dimensions: L 39.5 x W 41.2 x H 91 cm.
Materials: solid oak
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Contemporary Pair of Christian Astuguevieille Moisart Chairs
By Christian Astuguevieille
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a striking pair of Contemporary Moisart chairs by the renowned designer Christian
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Hemp, Cord, Raffia, Rope
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dorothy Draper Outdoor Wrought Iron Garden Chairs
By Dorothy Draper, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Dorothy draper outdoor wrought ion garden chairs
A Pair of Peacock style garden chairs available
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair
Located in Tulsa, OK
comfortable chair but not meant to be a lounge chair but a conversation piece. Overall in very good condition
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Birch, Birdseye Maple
Charlotte Perriand LC7 Leather Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Leather upholstered LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1927. Relaunched in 1978
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
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Conversation Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of conversation chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and natural fiber, all conversation chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of conversation chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of conversation chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern conversation chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made conversation chairs over the years, but those made by Vivai del Sud and Chesterfield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Conversation Chairs?
Conversation chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,475, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $8,559.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Conversation Chairs
- What is a courting chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A courting chair is a type of seating that enables two people to sit near each other without touching. Most designs feature two connected armchairs positioned facing one another and originated from 19th-century France. You will sometimes see courting chairs called tête-à-têtes. Find a large selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
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