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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
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Late 19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

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Giltwood

Pair of French Louis XVI Painted Parcel Gilt Petite Antique Chairs
By Georges Jacob
Located in Forney, TX
, intimate tête-à-tête style conversation chairs, refined kids chair, ladies dressing room vanity or boudoir
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood

French Three-Seat Conversation Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting three-seat roundabout indiscret or conversation sofa. There are three curved
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19th Century French Other Antique Conversation Chair

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Metal

Antique French Three-Seat Conversation Sofa
French Three-Seat Conversation Sofa
H 24.5 in W 50.5 in D 50.5 in
Vintage Medical Chair
Located in Norwalk, CT
This very interesting medical chair is sure to be a conversation starter! A wonderful piece of
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Early 20th Century Antique Conversation Chair

Antique Medical Chair
Vintage Medical Chair
H 60 in W 30 in D 40 in
1880s French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Step into a bygone era of elegance and charm with our authentic 1880s French Wooden Chair. This
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Late 19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

Antique 1880s French Wooden Chair
1880s French Wooden Chair
H 34.3 in W 16.4 in D 14.8 in
19th Century French Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
vintage collection around a dining table, this chair is sure to spark conversations and admiration for its
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19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

Antique 19th Century French Wooden Chair
19th Century French Wooden Chair
H 32 in W 16.8 in D 17.6 in
18th Century Country Lambing Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
would be kept warm and tended to. A wonderful agricultural farmhouse chair and conversation piece.
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Late 18th Century British Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood, Oak

Antique 18th Century Country Lambing Chair
18th Century Country Lambing Chair
H 44 in W 27 in D 28 in
18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the rustic elegance of this 18th-century Irish ash hedge chair, a remarkable embodiment
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18th Century Irish Rustic Antique Conversation Chair

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Ash

Antique 18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
18th Century Irish Hedge Chair
H 28 in W 25 in D 23 in
19th Century French Wooden Bistro Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Bistro Chair. A stunning silhouette of hand-carved embellishments graces the top rail, offering a
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19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

Antique 19th Century French Wooden Bistro Chair
19th Century French Wooden Bistro Chair
H 37.4 in W 16.4 in D 16 in
1880s French Wooden Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Emanating timeless elegance, this 1880s French wooden chair boasts an exquisite juxtaposition of
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Late 19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Hall Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Italian mahogany hall chairs. During the Napoleonic period, hall chairs played a
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1820s Italian Empire Antique Conversation Chair

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Mahogany

Three Folk Style Chairs Handcarved in Solid Beech.
Located in Renens, CH
These charming three-legged beech folk style chairs embody a timeless aesthetic that effortlessly
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1660s European Folk Art Antique Conversation Chair

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Beech

Victorian Chinoiserie era Molded Plaster Chaise Percée Commode Chair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
this artful chair was no doubt from an upper class or aristocratic home. Formed of oak and iron with a
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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Conversation Chair

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Gesso, Upholstery, Oak

17th century Antique Side Chair Wabi Sabi Free Shipping
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Acquire a fragment of pastoral elegance with this original 17th-century farmer's chair, a treasure
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17th Century Spanish Country Antique Conversation Chair

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Pine

17th century  Antique Side Chair Wabi Sabi Free Shipping
17th century  Antique Side Chair Wabi Sabi Free Shipping
Free Shipping
H 30.71 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Steamed Wood Folding Campaign Chair With Metal Hardware
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Solid, beautifully conceived folding Campaign chair with excellent attention to detail. Metal
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1890s English Campaign Antique Conversation Chair

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Maple

Pair of kneeler chairs in polychrome wood, probably Tirol
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of antique chairs, created from walnut wood with a polychrome technique, honours us with its
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1790s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Wood

English 1920s Brownish Green Leather Chair with Mahogany Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
English brownish green leather chair circa 1900-1920, with carved mahogany legs. Step back in time
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Early 20th Century English Antique Conversation Chair

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Brass

Unusual Early 20th Century Photographer's Posing Chair with Ornate Carving
Located in Lafayette, IN
chair and an even better conversation piece!
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

French 1890s Fruitwood Ladder Back Chairs with Straw Seats and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French fruitwood ladder back chairs from circa 1890 with woven straw seats, turned legs
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Late 19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

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Straw, Fruitwood

Antique High Back Wooden Throne Chair with Richly Hand-Carved Back and Skirt
Located in Yonkers, NY
A high back wooden "Throne" chair from the 19th century with richly carved back and skirt. This
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19th Century Indian Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Diminutive Chair with Carved Back and Curving Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period unusual diminutive wooden chair from the early 20th century with carved
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

Lovely Hardwood Hand Carved Anglo Indian Burmese Chair with Floral Detailing
Located in GB
chair The condition is good, it has been restored to include having the frames checked, glued and
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19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Antique Conversation Chair

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Hardwood

Rare Antique French Chaise Percee Louis XV Yellow Green Cane Wood Commode Chair
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
such, or as a conversation piece of art in a corner. The chair has the original chipped paint. The cane
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Conversation Chair

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Hardwood

19th Century Aesthetic Movement X-Frame Chair w. Hand Carved Monkey Finials
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvellous, early Arts & Crafts chair with human-like, monkey sculptures. I once learned that one
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Conversation Chair

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Brass, Iron

Antique Wooden Chair with Extended Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
conversations with friends and family, this chair ensures a comfortable seating experience. With its
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Conversation Chair

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Cane, Wood

Antique Wooden Chair with Extended Back
Antique Wooden Chair with Extended Back
H 30.5 in W 28.5 in D 43 in
19th Century French Bergere Rosewood Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Chair is sure to become a conversation starter and a cherished heirloom for generations to come. Its
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Conversation Chair

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Rosewood

Napoleon III Slipper Chair in Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
conversation piece. The dimensions of this elegant slipper chair are 31.5 inches high, 23 inches wide, and 32.5
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Conversation Chair

Materials

Upholstery

1905 Liberty & Co Mahogany Spindle Chairs - Set of 2
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Ca 1905. Liberty & Co Made in Britain. Gorgeous arts and crafts mahogany chairs. Barrels shaped
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Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

Unique 18th Century Chippendale Chair Family Heirloom, Extensive Repair.
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Unique 18th Century Chippendale Chair Family Heirloom, Extensive Repair. This chair from the
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18th Century American Folk Art Antique Conversation Chair

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Mahogany

Moroccan 1900s Club Chair with Geometric Bone Inlay and Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Moroccan club chair from circa 1900 with abundant geometric bone inlay and custom cushion. This
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Conversation Chair

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Bone, Wood

18th Century Side Chair, France
Located in New York, NY
A rare treasure discovered in France, this courtly 18th-century slipper chair, with its fanciful
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18th Century French Late Victorian Antique Conversation Chair

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Linen

18th Century Side Chair, France
18th Century Side Chair, France
H 30.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
certain to invoke conversation. Folding chairs such as these are relatively hard to come by. The chair
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood, Fabric

Antique Chinese Folding Chair with Woven Fabric Seat, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
piece of Chinese history certain to invoke conversation. Folding chairs such as these are relatively
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Conversation Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
These hand-carved stools/chairs are more than just seating; they are a form of functional art. The
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Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

Early 1900s French Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
originated in France in the early 16th century and were designed as conversation chairs. Today these chairs
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Early 20th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

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Walnut

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs with Painted Coat of Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Regency mahogany hall chairs from the 19th century with coat of arms, dished
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19th Century English Regency Antique Conversation Chair

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Mahogany

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Conversation Chair

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell

French Walnut 19th Century Bergère Chairs with Carved Arms and Zebra Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
inches, these bergère chairs are perfect for both relaxation and conversation. Place them in your living
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Conversation Chair

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs, reupholstered in Angora Goat, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
One of a kind Art Deco Club Chairs, reimagined in lush Angora Goatskin, certain to be the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Conversation Chair

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Angora, Goat Hair, Oak

Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
conversation piece in your home! They would be fabulous used as host & hostess chairs at your dining table, in
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Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Conversation Chair

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Fabric, Oak, Paint

Pair Of Antique Carver Chairs, English, Elbow Seat, Chippendale Taste, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique carver chairs. An English, mahogany and leather elbow seat in the
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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Conversation Chair

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Leather, Wood

Qing Dynasty Period Rosewood Side Chair with Carved Splat and Grapevine Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period rosewood side chair with carved splat adorned with grapevine motif. This
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Conversation Chair

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Rosewood

Arts & Crafts Wood Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Set of 2 - 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous set of Arts and Crafts rush seat, ladder back wooden chairs. This set will be great in a
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique Conversation Chair

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Rush, Wood

Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
rare standard seat height of 45cm! Remarkable as a side chair in any room. They were used next to the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Conversation Chair

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Pine

Hardwood Hand Carved Anglo Indian Burmese Chair with Floral Detailing All-Over
Located in GB
carved chair The condition is good, it has been restored to include having the frames checked, glued
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Conversation Chair

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Hardwood

Set of Four neoclassical Dining Chairs, South Germany 1810
Located in Leimen, DE
This set of four Neoclassical Dining chairs is a captivating testament to the artistry of the past
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1810s German Neoclassical Antique Conversation Chair

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Cherry, Maple

Early 20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite set of four Early 20th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs, a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
conversations. These chairs are not just a place to sit; they are a gathering point for life's cherished moments
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19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

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Oak

19th Century French Wooden Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats, Set of 6
Located in High Point, NC
Chairs, each graced with an exquisitely upholstered seat. These heirloom-quality pieces are crafted from
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19th Century French Antique Conversation Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs with Painted Murals & Tiger Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
By far one of the most beautiful and unique sets of Dining Chairs our shop has ever carried, we are
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Conversation Chair

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Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Early 19th Century Antique American Shaker Ladderback Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique early American Shaker ladderback chairs. Authentic and rich with history, these pieces exemplify
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Early 19th Century American Shaker Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

Set of 4 French Renaissance Revival Hunting Style Chairs Carved Oak Black Forest
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish set of 4 French Renaissance Revival Dining chairs with impressive high backs from the 1860s
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Conversation Chair

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Fabric, Oak

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Salterini Dining Seating Set of 6 Exquisite set of chairs available now and ready for your use and
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Early 20th Century Antique Conversation Chair

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete
Located in New York, NY
conversation seat (tete-a-tete)
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19th Century Italian Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

Tibetan Carved Wood “Tête a Tête” Love Seat, Tibet 19th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
bench, or conversation bench. In this form, the two seats are arranged in an S shape, so that two people
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19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood

Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style walnut wingback bergère chair from the 19th century with turned fluted
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conversation Chair

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Walnut, Upholstery

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
furniture design. Known as a "bergère à oreilles" in French, this chair boasts a regal presence that is both
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conversation Chair

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Walnut, Upholstery

Antique 19th Century Round Cane Lounge Seat by Ruth Collins New York
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
conversation piece. Marked with metal tag Designed and Manufactured Ruth Collins New York.
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Conversation Chair

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Metal

French Louis XVI Style 1870s Walnut Bergère à Oreilles with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
bergère chair, circa 1870. The hue of walnut and intricate carved décor effortlessly combine to create a
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Conversation Chair

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Upholstery, Walnut

Solid Sculptural Organic Teak Stool Madura Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
& sculptural object certain to invoke conversation. This stool originates from the island of Madura, off the
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Early 1900s Indonesian Organic Modern Antique Conversation Chair

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Wood, Teak

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Antique Conversation Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique conversation chair you’re looking for. Each antique conversation chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique conversation chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique conversation chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, louis xv and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique conversation chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Markus Friedrich Staab, Salterini and Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Conversation Chair?

The average selling price for an antique conversation chair at 1stDibs is $3,450, while they’re typically $429 on the low end and $82,233 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Antique Conversation Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.