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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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Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Asymmetrical Caned Ladies’ Conversation Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Asymmetrical Caned Ladies’ Conversation Chairs - Pair
Beautiful pair of antique Victorian Rococo Revival ladies’ conversation chairs featuring carv...
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Ladies Conversation Chairs – Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Ladies’ Conversation Chairs – Pair
Elegant pair of antique Victorian Rococo Revival ladies’ conversation chairs featuring beautifully carved wood f...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
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2010s Loveseats
Materials
Marble
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. Made from Rosewood with an elaborate "S" form supported by turned and fluted columns ...
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Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Benches
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
$4,900 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll Cordovan Leather Lounge Chairs
By Walter Knoll, Preben Fabricius
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Aptly named the "Conversation Chairs" due to their thoughtful, functional design.
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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
We would call this more of a conversation chair rather than a relaxing chair and it will look wonderful in a corner of your bedroom or dressing area or at the front door in the entry...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$971 Sale Price
25% Off