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What is a courting chair?
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A 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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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The Tabor Conversation Chair by Von Schneider, Modern West
By Troy J Schneider
Located in Littleton, CO
The Tabor Conversation Chair is a handcrafted Modern West arm, chair built in Colorado using
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary white marble conversation chair
Located in 1204, CH
One-of-a-kind dining table.
Born in Romania in 1986, Mircea Anghel is a self-taught designer based in Portugal and the founder of Cabana Studio. From a young age, growing up in Buch...
Category
2010s Loveseats
Materials
Marble
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
Mod 710 conversation chair design 1972 by Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll
By Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in PARIS, FR
Emblematic armchair by Danish designer Preben Fabricius, nicknamed conversation chair. Impeccable
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Antique French Louis XVI Rosewood Tete A Tete Conversation Chair Bench Loveseat
Located in Dayton, OH
An Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tete A Tete Conversation Chair / Courting Bench
Category
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
$4,900 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$2,400 Sale Price
40% Off