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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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Shop for Conversation Chairs on 1stDibs
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
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
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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
