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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
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
$4,900 Sale Price
30% 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
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
.
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
Caquetoire Dining Chair in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
-century French conversation chair. A pared-down counterpart to the Lord Chair, this version features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint
"Edouard" Lounge Chair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
conversation chair. This type of seating was an armchair style which emerged during the European Renaissance in
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Galleon Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
A fun and original design guaranteed to start a conversation, the Galleon Chair sits on flared
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
$4,155 / item
Haven Accent Chair
Located in Gurugram, IN
Soft modernity and deliberate design are the quiet statements of Haven Accent Chair by Essentia
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$3,399
005 Reign Chair
Located in Westlake Village, CA
THE REGAL SEAT FOR UNHURRIED CONVERSATION
The Reign Chair evokes the timeless allure of Swedish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak, Down, Cotton, Linen
$7,000
Vintage Boho Horn Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, brimming with rustic charm and eclectic sophistication. Perfect as an accent chair, a conversation starter
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Horn, Animal Skin, Upholstery
$3,850
TOTEM Louis Accent Chair
Located in Gurugram, IN
, this handcrafted chair invites conversation while staying firmly rooted in refined minimalism
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$3,099
Greenapple Chair, Set of 4 Ellipse Chairs, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
conversations.
Ellipse chair Material codes
WD005 Beech; dark brown stained; satin finish
M100414 Beige woven
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Brass
18th Century Welsh Country Lambing Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
would be kept warm and tended to.
A wonderful agricultural farmhouse chair and conversation piece.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Art Deco Inspired Slipper Chair
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Art Deco inspired slipper chair covered in hot pink velvet feature an exposed wooden frame with a
Category
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Wood
$4,450 / item
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair features a natural finish with a clear coat. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
$1,400 / item
Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair
By Rudolph Schindler
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
is a unique opportunity. This chair is a conversation starter, a statement of elegance and innovation
Category
Vintage 1940s Austrian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
comfortable proportions and soft nestle of the Primi Personal Chair invite long conversations around the
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,521 / item
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
comfortable proportions and soft nestle of the Primi Personal Chair invite long conversations around the
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,521 / item
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
comfortable proportions and soft nestle of the Primi Personal Chair invite long conversations around the
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,521 / item
+55design Molded Leather Dining Chair – Sculptural Comfort & Timeless Craft
By Ilse Lang
Located in Jardim America, SP
dining or conversation. The chair’s refined silhouette and architectural form embody both elegance and
Category
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Burnt Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair features a burnt finish in order to achieve its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Dark Brown Finish Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair features a burnt finish in order to achieve its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Folks 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
By Serban Ionescu
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture Chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation
Category
2010s Romanian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
By Serban Ionescu
Located in Antwerp, BE
Serban Ionescu; Folks Series; Functional Art; Sculpture chair; Armchair; Sidechair; Conversation
Category
2010s Romanian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Wood
Le Corbusier Cow-Hide Chairs by Cassina, Italy, 1965 - Signed and Numbered
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Phoenix, AZ
be relaxing and to foster conversation. The chair’s LC-Y leather and trivalent chromium plating hold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Lounge Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Lounge chair covered in Michelle Nussbaumer custom designed fabric
Outside back in contrasting
Category
2010s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Knitting Lounge Chair by Audo Copenhagen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
, conversation-sparking silhouette.
The Knitting Chair is useful for everything from small restaurant spaces and
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with tapered wooden legs. The uniquely shaped chairs are sure to be a conversation starter. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with tapered wooden legs. The uniquely shaped chairs are sure to be a conversation starter. Perfect
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,500 / set
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Weesp, NL
, whether you're unwinding after a long day or engaging in lively conversations.
This chair doesn't just
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Mango Wood
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair was crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
$2,400 / item
Forest Lounge Chair with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Forest lounge chair with brass inlay by Marcantonio, is a luxurious, pop chair, a conversation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
$16,466 / item
Poul Kjaerholm PK23 Chair Lacquered Walnut Steel Base Brown 0386 Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
sketches until recently. Characterised by its wide, low-profile form tailored for relaxed conversations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair was crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vladimir Kagan Acrylic Barrel Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin, A Pair, 1970
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
glamazon, who transformed them into sumptuous, low-slung lounge chairs perfect for conversation, cocktails
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Acrylic
$6,720 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Post-Modern 1990s Wood & Aluminum Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Why You’ll Love It:
Whether you’re looking for a bold office chair, a conversation-starting lounge
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$263 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Eugen Schmidt Swivel Lounge Chairs for Soloform, Germany, 1960
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Almelo, NL
conversation-starting appeal.
Dimensions (per chair):
Height: 92 cm (36.22 in.)
Width: 71 cm (27.95 in
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ames Customizable Cartagenas Reina Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
enticing setting for engaged conversations’, he adds. The chair's name, Reina (Spanish for 'queen'), is
Category
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$3,766 Sale Price / item
10% Off
Sculptural Lounge Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair was crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Poul Kjaerholm PK23 Chair Lacquered Oak Steel Base Dark Sand 220 Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
sketches until recently. Characterised by its wide, low-profile form tailored for relaxed conversations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sculptural Chair Carved from Solid Suar Wood, Modern Organic, Burnt Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair was crafted from a single block of suar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
tailored for relaxed conversations, the chair features vertically divided laminated veneer shells for both
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Poul Kjaerholm PK23 Chair Black Ash Steel Base Black Uni 1175 for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
sketches until recently. Characterised by its wide, low-profile form tailored for relaxed conversations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Machine Age, McKay Craft Cantilevered Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
By McKay Furniture Corp., Salvatore Bevelacqua
Located in Portland, OR
conversation or even knitting. These chairs are rare especially in this condition and are some of the highest
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Iron
$3,897 Sale Price
34% Off
Poul Kjaerholm PK23 Chair Black Ash Black Steel Black Uni 1175 for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
sketches until recently. Characterised by its wide, low-profile form tailored for relaxed conversations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Customizable Swivel Chair with Beige Bouclé and Brown Faux Leather, Mule Series
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
rich materiality. Perfect for reading, or casual conversation, the Mule swivel chair transforms any
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ames Cartagenas Reina Chair Special Limited edition by Sebastian Herkner inSTOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Ames Cartagenas Reina Chair, ltd. edition
caramel brown/blue lila/red ochre/coral
dimensions: wxhxd
Category
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Green Velvet Swivel Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
so you can turn in and out of conversations with ease. Curvaceous swivel chairs freshly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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Conversation Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of conversation chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all conversation chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 229 antique and vintage conversation chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 61 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of conversation chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Conversation chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made conversation chairs over the years, but those made by Lionel Jadot, Fritz Hansen and Arne Jacobsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Conversation Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,137, while they’re typically $144 on the low end and $184,000 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 Conversation Chairs
- What is a courting chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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