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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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FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINDOW CONVERSATION CHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made and decorative pair, they are also exceptionally comfortable, designed as conversation chairs or
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$3,700 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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
$5,600 Sale Price
20% 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
Pair of Ken Fulk X Pierre Frey Wing Chairs, 21st Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
the ends of a dining table or as a pair of conversation chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
