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Louis XV Solid Conversation Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Louis XV conversation sofa, thick structure, solid in original patina.
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antonio Conversation Sofa Wood and Steel
By Maria Vittoria Paggini
Located in Milan, IT
An ultramodern take on a quaint classic, this sophisticated conversation sofa showcases a
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Modular Postmodern Conversation Sofa, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1980s Italian postmodern conversation sofa featuring three sections with circular seats and backs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Conversation Sofa Offered in Velvet & Lacquer
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the grandiose style of Louis XV and XVI, this conversation sofa is faithful to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident.
Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Selig Modular Conversation Pit Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Selig
Located in Nashville, TN
7-piece Milo Baughman style cube modular sofa with pullout full-sized bed. Original velvet-like upholstery is in perfect condition with only minor, if any signs of age. All foam is i...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
conversation sofa.
The term Swedish Modern was quickly established as a reinterpretation of modernity during
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Rare Giorgetti Italian Velvet Conversation Sofa "Progetti", 1980s
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Rare conversation sofa in solid ebonized beech and armrests in glossy Pau Ferro, the padding of the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood.
France, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 1860s Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English vintage giltwood love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" mid 20th
Category
Vintage 1950s English Settees
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Scandinavian Modern Seating Suite, Denmark, C. 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Westport, CT
Speaks Volumes**
This seating suite is not just furniture; it's a conversation starter. The rich walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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 chromed steel.
Model 710, made by Walter Knoll.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Refinished and Upholstered Conversation Set by Woodard Salterini
By Woodard Furniture Co., Salterini, Russell Woodard
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
Antique Conversation 3 Person Victorian Chair Petite Sofa With Carved Legs
By Modern Georgian
Located in Bensalem, PA
A rare and impressive 19th century 3 person conversation lobby sofa with carved mahogany legs that
Category
Vintage 1930s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in GB
Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perhaps the Rarest of all Victorian Wicker pieces, this parlor chair was used for Ladies to gossip while not facing one another or to limit contact between courting couples. Victoria...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Wicker
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Tête-à-Tête, Conversation Sofa or Lounge
By Grosfeld House
Located in St. Louis, MO
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Tête-à-Tête having curving lines of the late 1930s or 1940s. Custom manufactured in the late 1960s or early 1970s by Berne Furniture (A symbol of Quality)...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
opposite directions, you can focus on conversation, referee your own arguments or just enjoy your
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Maple
H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in
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
E W Godwin (attributed). An Anglo-Japanese ebonized duet or conversation settee.
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E.W. Godwin attributed, an Anglo Japanese ebonized duet or conversation settee with curved back
Category
Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Settees
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
Antique Victorian Tufted Tete a Tete Parlor Conversation Bench Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A magnificent Victorian era Tete-A-Tete. Upholstered in a heavy off white tufted fabric. The bench is supported by five turned walnut legs with casters.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Victorian C1860 Walnut Chaise Longue or Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian C1860 walnut chaise longue or conversation sofa. A beautiful
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Walnut
Seating Group Armchairs + Table by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium
By Botium, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Köln, NRW
lower seating position and more seating space in width. Suitable as a counterpart to a sofa or as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 27.56 in W 27.17 in D 19.3 in
1970s Restored Vintage Maple Bar Stools: White Leather Seating with Black Piping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with new foam inserts ensuring a cozy seating experience. The stools come with tailored measurements
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
H 43 in W 29.5 in D 22 in
Modern Solid Oak Chair with Clear Oil Finish for Dining / Writing Height Seating
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
writing height seating. It combines elements of Minimalist, modern design with rustic and rugged
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in
Archizoom Safari Seating Pod 'Historic' '1967-2022' for Poltronova Srl
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
numerous exhibitions.
No finer conversation pit than this sectional --- it looks like something straight
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Fiberglass
A Set 10 of Woodard Wrought Iron Dining Seating
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Cumberland, RI
living garden furniture seating arrangements today and add style to your outdoor living space while being
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Forest, BE
within family and community, through demonstration, conversation, and practice.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Henning Kjærnulf Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Living Room Seating Suite
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Immerse yourself in the epitome of Danish mid-century elegance with this luxurious seating suite by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Oak
H 28.5 in W 74.75 in D 28 in
Illum Wikkelsø Apollo seating group in cognac leather for Ryesberg Møbler, 1970s
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
provide not just a seating solution, but a lounging experience. The details and arrangement options of
Category
Vintage 1960s Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 43.31 in
Vinyl Strapped Outdoor Patio Seating
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vinyl Strapped Outdoor Patio Seating
Perfect Patio, Deck, or Pool Chairs
Vinyl Straps for easy
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern Romy Sofa Bouclé Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
exquisite design creates an inviting and cozy seating arrangement that encourages conversation and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
21st Century Romy Armchair Bouclé Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
exquisite design creates an inviting and cozy seating arrangement that encourages conversation and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs By J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
armrests. The subtle recline of the back and the generous cushioning offer a comfortable seating experience
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lucite Bench Upholstered in Louis Vuitton Monogram Fabric
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
for additional seating. This eye-catching versatile bench will certainly be a conversation piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Hand-Carved Softwood and Steel Elephant Stools (Pair)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
additions to any home decor, seamlessly blending with various styles. Whether for seating, decor, or as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Stools
Materials
Softwood
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchairs By TON, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
and style, the armchairs offer a generous seating area and supportive backrests, ideal for both
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Zelig, Divanetto con schienale in resina, Dainelli Studio for Somaschini
By Dainelli Studio
Located in Cabiate, IT
composition that invites
imaginative ways of seating capable of facilitating conversation and exchange
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Settees
Materials
Bouclé, Resin
H 25.6 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
FRAMA Contemporary Atelier Chair with Linen Cushion
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Inspired by traditional, box-formed seating silhouettes, the Atelier chair was created to inspire
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Spruce
Established & Sons Mollo Armchair in Red by Philippe Malouin
By Established & Sons, Philippe Malouin
Located in London, GB
exceptional comfort and the ultimate relaxation experience. Comfortably seating seven, one on the seat and two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam
Vintage Farmhouse Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
of gatherings and conversations from years past.
The soft patina, reminiscent of aged copper, adds a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Country Benches
Materials
Wood
20th Century Czechia Upholstered Chairs By J. Halabala, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
seating; they are conversation starters that epitomize the artistry of their era.
Category
20th Century Czech Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Benches w/ Silvered Antelope Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
contemporary bedroom, flank a modern fireplace or provide additional seating in a chic living room. Their
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Unique face to face sculptural seat based on the designs of Mackingtosh
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This unique and one of a kind Face to face or vis-a-vis seating arrangement in pearwood is designed
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Art Nouveau Benches
Materials
Cotton, Pearwood
Sublime High Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
originates a comfortable shell structure for seating, developed with the ergonomics to embrace the body with
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
H 42.92 in W 31.89 in D 37.8 in
Sublime Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery.
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
originates a comfortable shell structure for seating, developed with the ergonomics to embrace the body with
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 31.89 in D 37.8 in
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
as a functional seating option but also as a compelling focal point in any space. Perfect for
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
as a functional seating option but also as a compelling focal point in any space. Perfect for
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
FRAMA Contemporary Wooden Minimal Design Atelier Couch with Linen Cushion
By Frama
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Inspired by traditional, box-formed seating silhouettes, the Atelier Couch was created to inspire
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Spruce, Linen
H 34.65 in W 53.15 in D 22.84 in
20th Century Belgian Wooden Armchair, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
movement, allowing for a gentle sway to accompany moments of contemplation or conversation. Perfect as a
Category
20th Century Belgian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
20th Century African Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
as a functional seating option but also as a compelling focal point in any space. Perfect for
Category
20th Century African Chairs
Materials
Wood
1960s Danish Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
characteristic of 1960s Danish design, this chair is more than a seating option—it's a conversation starter
Category
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
19th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
gone by. This chair is more than a seating arrangement; it's a slice of history, bringing a touch of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century British Wooden Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
construction and classic form render a comfortable seating experience, while the arm's gentle curve provides
Category
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of '3' Thonet Model 214 PH Cafe Stools in Beech & Textured Velvet, c. 1950's
By Thonet
Located in Norwalk, CT
touch of sophistication and ensure comfortable seating for guests. The robust wood and resistant cover
Category
Mid-20th Century Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Oak and Cord Kalm Arm Chair
Located in Bitou, ZA
The Kalm chair’s proportions were especially designed to welcome cross-legged seating and long
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Other Armchairs
Materials
Cord, Papercord, Oak, Walnut, Wenge
French Pair of Double Bent-Wood Armchairs with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs, with their curvy bent-wood frames, will make a lovely seating arrangement for conversation within
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Central European Wood Patinated Bench
Located in High Point, NC
, but a conversation starter. Featuring artfully designed ironwork in the backrest that adds a touch of
Category
Antique 19th Century European Benches
Materials
Wood
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Conversation Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of conversation seating on 1stDibs. A piece of conversation seating — often made from wood, fabric and walnut — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of conversation seating you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of conversation seating made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of conversation seating that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vivai del Sud, Milo Baughman and Chesterfield produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Conversation Seating?
Prices for a piece of conversation seating start at $1,628 and top out at $27,500 with the average selling for $4,871.
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.
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