Louis XV Solid Conversation Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Louis XV conversation sofa, thick structure, solid in original patina. Packaging with bubble wrap
1890s Italian Rococo Antique Conversation Couch
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XV Solid Conversation Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Louis XV conversation sofa, thick structure, solid in original patina. Packaging with bubble wrap
Fabric, Walnut
$5,343
H 25.99 in W 43.51 in D 28.55 in
STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valor upholstery that
Upholstery, Wood
$2,641Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – Elegant 19th Century Seating
Walnut
$8,033
H 38.19 in W 44.89 in D 44.89 in
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SiLVER METAL WRAP TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, ornately hand carved, Antique Italian “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch with silver metal foil
Upholstery
$3,983
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Velvet, Hardwood
$3,300
H 36 in W 50 in D 33 in
Antique American Carved Mahogany Conversation Sofa Chair Loveseat Tête-à-Tête
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality late Victorian conversation chair/sofa or (Tête-à-Tête) Circa 1890. This finely
Upholstery, Mahogany
$17,517
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
FiNE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER CONVERSATION CHESSBOARD COUCH TETA A TETA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
William IV style, Mahogany framed, Brown leather upholstered Teta a Teta Conversation couch with
Leather, Walnut
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
Velvet, Wood
$2,705
H 18.12 in W 19.89 in D 17.72 in
Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Table Sofa Bedside Original Pot & Cover, Victorian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Elegant, classical form - Conversation piece - Perfect height for sofa or bedside table The
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Conversation Sofa Gossip Bench
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare 19th century four seated round upholstered conversation sofa or 'gossip bench', heavily
Walnut
French Three-Seat Conversation Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting three-seat roundabout "indiscret" or conversation sofa, similar to a tete-a-tete
Metal
Sold
H 27.17 in W 43.71 in D 26.78 in
Antique Conversation Sofa, English, Fruitwood, Loveseat, Tete-a-Tete, Courting
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique conversation sofa. A English, fruitwood loveseat, tête-à-tête or courting bench
Fruitwood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 45.67 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BURR WALNUT TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch with Burr Walnut inlaid frame that
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
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
Walnut
Sold
H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Antique Fine Quality Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Victorian Walnut Chaise Longue, circa 1860 – an elegant conversation sofa of superb quality
Walnut
Victorian Walnut Conversation Seat
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian walnut three seat conversation sofa, original brass cup castors, and recent
Walnut
Sold
H 45.28 in W 59.85 in D 39.38 in
Italian Corner Sofa in Red Velvet and Walnut, Mahogany and Palisander Wood
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
excellent comfort that can accommodate two people. "Conversation" sofa ideal to be inserted in a living room
Velvet, Mahogany, Palisander, Walnut
Sold
H 41 in W 98 in D 48.5 in
Large Pair of Early 20th Century Hotel Demilune Settee's Conversation Seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Edwardian conversation sofa of large proportions circa 1910. This sofa is as large as they come
Oak
19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
High victorian conversation sofa circa 1870. 3 carved pierced gothic influenced arms which flow to
Walnut
Sold
H 34.65 in W 60.63 in D 60.63 in
Fine Antique Hand Carved Walnut Framed circa 1870 Conversation Lobby Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut framed Conversation couch This sofa is pure art furniture, it looks elegant and sophisticated
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 34.06 in W 63.39 in D 63.39 in
EXQUISITELY SHAPED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 3 PERSON CONVERSATION TETE A TETE SOFA SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Victorian Oak Conversation Settee Sofa c.1880
Located in London, GB
This a fantastic English antique Victorian oak conversation sofa which dates from around 1880
Sold
H 32.29 in W 69.3 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Leather Love Seat Conversation Settee Sofa 19th C
Located in London, GB
cabochon clasped cabriole legs, terminating in scroll feet. In Victorian times conversation sofas were
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
brass castors. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room
Walnut
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
terminating in brass and ceramic castors. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the
Upholstery
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in
Walnut
Rare High Victorian Large Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb Quality Victorian Conversation Museum Settee Circa 1870. This Sofa Has Just Been
Sold
H 35.04 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in
STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONVERSATION "TETE A TETE" SOFA BENCH CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1860-1880, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat with an ornately carved Mahogany
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
terminate in the original brass castors. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
legs. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for
Sold
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
1920s English Chesterfield Sofa, Curved Form with Mahogany Deco Feet
Located in Alton, GB
Chesterfield is more than a sofa — it’s a conversation piece, a slice of design history, and a timeless
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Conversation Seat Gossip Couch 1880 Sofa
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a Victorian-era conversation seat - also known as a "tête-à-tête" sofa or courting
Wood
Victorian Conversation Seat Ebony Gossip Couch 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian conversation seat Sometimes also referred to as a "tête-à-tête
Giltwood
Victorian Conversation Settee Gossip Seat Couch 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful Victorian conversation settee Sometimes referred to as a gossip seat as
Wood
Pair of Late 19th Century Louis XIII Style Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
conversation area across from a sofa. Also great as desk chairs for a masculine office.
Walnut
Sold
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Bourgeoisie - Original Watercolored Ink by Luigi Bompard - 1905
By Luigi Bompard
Located in Roma, IT
sofa. .The conversation between the two women is reported in pen at the bottom of the painting
Ink, Watercolor
Antique Victorian Leather Conversation Sofa
Located in London, GB
This antique Victorian deep buttoned leather conversation sofa is in good original condition. The
Leather
19th Century French 2-Seat Sofa
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century French 2-seat sofa A 19th century French 2-seat sofa or conversation sofa with a
Silk, Wood
Pair of Decoratively Carved Swedish Gustavian Style Sofas
Located in Charleston, SC
make these an excellent conversation sofas. Upholstered in charming light blue linen. Sweden, circa
Linen, Pine
Sold
H 35.04 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in conversation
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish 19th Century Birch Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
nailheads secure the leather upholstery in place. The cabriole back and scrolling ends make this sofa an
Leather, Birch
French 19th Century Oak Workbench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. This table would work as a console behind the sofa, as a conversation piece in an office, or even as a
Metal
Rare Conversation Sofa
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Provence
Rare three places conversation sofa. Walnut structure and velvet fabric. Good condition. Condition
Walnut, Velvet
Victorian Green Circular Conversation Sofa, circa 1870
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Large Victorian circular conversation sofa, upholstered in green velvet with nice piping, circa
Velvet
Conversation Sofa
Located in Dorking, Surrey
A good rosewood Victorian conversation settee, reupholstered in contemporary fabric
Sold
H 24.97 in W 54.06 in D 27.25 in
English 19th Century Conversation Sofa Carved Window Seat 2-Seat Peach
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A rare and impressive 19th century conversation sofa. Upholstered in button backed pink velvet and
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.04 in W 48.43 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Louis XV Golden France Sofa Tête-à-tête, 1870s-1880s
Located in Roma, RM
Fantastic and rare French conversation sofa, called tête-à-tête. With a little stitch from the
Wood
Edwardian Mahogany Camel Back Chippendale Style Sofa
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
hump back. This was made as a two-seat sofa, and so could also be classed as a conversation sofa. It
Leather, Mahogany
Very Shapely Late 19th Century French Conversation Seat
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very shapely conversation seat. On shaped French cabriole supports. All in excellent original
Wood
Greek kylix
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
couches, enjoying wine, conversation, and entertainment. The form of the kylix allowed for easy handling
Pottery
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
$4,060Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 50 in D 54 in
Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French walnut Tete A Tete / sofa settee / conversation lounge chair featuring art deco styling with cabriole legs and double sided seating. These benches are also known ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$228,009Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$4,995
H 44 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Vintage 1970s Raymond Loewy Style Space Age Green Chapter One Highboy Dresser
By Raymond Loewy, Broyhill
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This bold highboy dresser from the 1970s pushes the boundaries of mid-century design. Crafted under the “Chapter One” collection by Broyhill, the piece channels the visionary aesthet...
Plastic, Hardwood
$7,554
H 77.96 in W 57.09 in D 11.03 in
20th Century Italian Standing Dry Bar In Hardwood & Cream Laminate c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century standing dry bar. Manufactured in Italy during the 1970s, this piece showcases a captivating blend of chrome and hardwood (probably cherry or walnut) with laminated cr...
Glass, Laminate, Cherry, Walnut
Hand-Painted Floral Screen with Butterflies, Vintage Four-Panel Divider
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage four-panel hand-painted screen with butterfly and flower motifs. A celebration of artistry and nature, this vintage Chinese four-panel screen brings elegance to any space w...
Wood, Paper
French 19th Century Chaise with Wooden Arm Details
Located in Buchanan, NY
Classic French 19th century Napoleon III tufted chaise lounge with exposed wooden details on the arms. The chaise has been stripped down to the muslin and is ready to be upholstered....
Upholstery
$4,800
H 16 in W 38 in D 38 in
Japanese 18th Century Style Lacquered Coffee Table With Scenes of Horses
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese style equestrian themed lacquered square coffee table with a lift top that opens to a large storage area. The top and sides decorated with decoupage equestrian scenes of ind...
Wood
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72.25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880 Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...
Walnut
Fine Antique English Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A camel back long sofa, with serpentine seat rail raised on dark stained four cabriole front legs and four curved swept back legs. Tub form sides with sloping wood arms. Upholstered ...
Fabric, Wood
$3,854
H 44.89 in W 32.68 in D 21.46 in
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
By Mummenthaler and Meier
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Magic Box Desk by Mummenthaler & Meier, Switzerland, 1955
Wood
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$15,785
H 109 in W 52.6 in D 8 in
Impressive Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Door Complete with Wall Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic architectural door with strong iron hardware in original frame. This striking and all hand carved door was originally probably part of a church or monastery and the ...
Iron
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$944Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 14.97 in Dm 35.44 in
Hand-Carved Dog Bed in Teak with Sheepskin Upholstery by Odditi, 90 cm
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Boo Bed is a contemporary architectural throne for your doggo. Upholstered in luxurious long haired sheepskin for your fur baby’s comfort. Featuring hand-carved details and made ...
Sheepskin, Teak
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