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HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFiELD COVERSION TETE A TETE SOFA SEAT
HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFiELD COVERSION TETE A TETE SOFA SEAT

HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFiELD COVERSION TETE A TETE SOFA SEAT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield tufted conversation, Tete a Tete so...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair Vintage Coastal Highback Bamboo Armchairs by Henredon
Pair Vintage Coastal Highback Bamboo Armchairs by Henredon

Pair Vintage Coastal Highback Bamboo Armchairs by Henredon

By Henredon

Located in Trenton, NJ

Together, the materials create a harmonious balance of structure and softness—ideal for relaxed lounging or conversation. These chairs function beautifully in many settings: flankin...

Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary Armchair 'Femme Lounge' in Brown Linen by Friends&Founders
Contemporary Armchair 'Femme Lounge' in Brown Linen by Friends&Founders

Contemporary Armchair 'Femme Lounge' in Brown Linen by Friends&Founders

By Friends & Founders

Located in Paris, IDF

Its enveloping design creates an intimate seating experience, making it ideal for relaxation or conversation. The chair's solid construction ensures durability, while its understated...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood

Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique
Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique

Rustic Hand Carved Stone Garden Coffee Farm Patio Table Outdoor Indoor Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Or even as a side table between 2 chairs. A conversation piece and a great house warming gift. losses ad cracks and patina as seen in the video and the pictures.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Striking Avant Garde Postmodern Armchair in the style of Shiro Kuramata
Striking Avant Garde Postmodern Armchair in the style of Shiro Kuramata

Striking Avant Garde Postmodern Armchair in the style of Shiro Kuramata

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Weesp, NL

Rare Postmodern Armchair – A Bold Statement Piece Step into the world of avant-garde design with this rare and striking postmodern armchair. A true conversation piece, this chair se...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Barrel Back Armchair
Mid Century Barrel Back Armchair

Mid Century Barrel Back Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Whether you place it as a statement piece or pair two for a chic conversation nook, this chair promises to elevate your interior style.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ebonized Mid Century Modern Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s
Ebonized Mid Century Modern Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s

Ebonized Mid Century Modern Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c1960s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chino Hills, CA

Whether you're curling up with a book or engaging in deep conversation, the chair's plush leather and generous proportions ensure that comfort is never compromised.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mango Wood Stool Modern Organic
Mango Wood Stool Modern Organic

Mango Wood Stool Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair features a natural finish with a clear coat.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Pair Late 20th C. Modern Italian-Made Baroque Style Walnut and Velvet Armchairs
Pair Late 20th C. Modern Italian-Made Baroque Style Walnut and Velvet Armchairs

Pair Late 20th C. Modern Italian-Made Baroque Style Walnut and Velvet Armchairs

Located in Morristown, NJ

The frame is beautifully crafted with pyramidal finials, scrolling arms and sabre legs. These are a conversation worthy pair of chairs with great presence.

Category

1990s Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Ribbon

Mango Wood Stool Modern Organic
Mango Wood Stool Modern Organic

Mango Wood Stool Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece certain to invoke conversation. This chair features a natural finish with a clear coat.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Swivel Re.Lounge Armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for König & Neurath
Swivel Re.Lounge Armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for König & Neurath

Swivel Re.Lounge Armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr for König & Neurath

By Burkhard Vogtherr

Located in Izegem, VWV

The Re.Lounge armchair was produced by König + Neurath for very relaxed sitting and good conversation. A beautifully designed quality chair that offers unprecedented comfort due to...

Category

Early 2000s German Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design

Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Each piece of reclaimed wood tells a story of resilience, a narrative woven into the fabric of this remarkable creation. This chair becomes a conversation piece, a symbol of environm...

Category

2010s Brazilian Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Handwoven Malawi Cane Bar Stool in Classic Weave with White Linen Cushion
Handwoven Malawi Cane Bar Stool in Classic Weave with White Linen Cushion

Handwoven Malawi Cane Bar Stool in Classic Weave with White Linen Cushion

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Add some handcrafted panache to your island counter, drafting table, or more with the addition of this well-made and conversation-worthy work. Bonus: Every chair also includes a plus...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan

French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite
French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite

French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite

Located in Miami, FL

The upholstered pouffe, or footstool, appeared, along with the angle sofa and unusual chairs for intimate conversations between two persons (Le confident) or three people (Le indiscr...

Category

Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Bronze, Ormolu

Catalina California or Mission Arts & Crafts Style Spanish Tile Top Side Table
Catalina California or Mission Arts & Crafts Style Spanish Tile Top Side Table

Catalina California or Mission Arts & Crafts Style Spanish Tile Top Side Table

By Catalina Pottery

Located in Topeka, KS

This table would be wonderful in any room you need a little splash of color or between a couple of accent chairs for a conversation piece. Art Deco, Arts & Crafts, Spanish Revival ar...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Conversation Chair Made of Elm with Elaborate Inlays circa 1800 Neoclassical
Conversation Chair Made of Elm with Elaborate Inlays circa 1800 Neoclassical

Conversation Chair Made of Elm with Elaborate Inlays circa 1800 Neoclassical

Located in Berlin, DE

Conversation chair made of elm with elaborate inlays circa 1800 Single chair made of elm wood, with elaborate inlays, the name of this furniture derives from its original purpose ...

Category

Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Elm

18th Century, Conversation Chair with Intarsia, Probably Spain, circa 1800
18th Century, Conversation Chair with Intarsia, Probably Spain, circa 1800

18th Century, Conversation Chair with Intarsia, Probably Spain, circa 1800

Located in Berlin, DE

This chair made of ebonised wood captivates with its fine mother-of-pearl inlays and the elegantly curved backrest. The legs and the backrest are decorated with very fine gold painti...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Rococo Stools

Materials

Gold

Pair of Don Shoemaker chairs, ¨Conversation Pieces¨  volcanic pine heartwood
Pair of Don Shoemaker chairs, ¨Conversation Pieces¨  volcanic pine heartwood

Pair of Don Shoemaker chairs, ¨Conversation Pieces¨ volcanic pine heartwood

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Mexico City, D.F.

Pair of chairs designed by Don Shoemaker of Colonial line or Conversation Pieces, pine heartwood, Backup removivle and assembly, missing two small wooden nails that hold the backup t...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Side Chairs

Postmodern Bent Fork Chair
Postmodern Bent Fork Chair

Postmodern Bent Fork Chair

Unavailable|$6,400

Postmodern Bent Fork Chair

By Claes Oldenburg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Giant fork pop art chair - a true conversation piece. It's whimsical & functional.

Category

20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI
Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI

Karakum lounging chair designed by TANA KAREI

By Tana Karei

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Whether you seek solace with a captivating book, engage in mindful meditation, or indulge in heart- to heart conversations, this chair provides the perfect retreat.

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Papercord, Hardwood

COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair
COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair

COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

Beautiful dark oak wood with an openwork structures that is then closed with gray-colored resins. Put this chair in your home and you will immediately have conversation and attention...

Category

Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tateishi Shoiji Walnut/Oak Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman
Tateishi Shoiji Walnut/Oak Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman

Tateishi Shoiji Walnut/Oak Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman

By Tateishi Shoiji

Located in Panningen, N-Limburg

If you want something truly unique and different, this is your chair: a guaranteed conversation piece.

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

original, Geometric, transitional style, art nouveau, bold, modern dining chair
original, Geometric, transitional style, art nouveau, bold, modern dining chair

original, Geometric, transitional style, art nouveau, bold, modern dining chair

By Sara Hayat Design

Located in Greenwood Village, CO

This modern dining chair is the embodiment of luxury and sophistication, destined to become the centerpiece of your decor and a catalyst for engaging conversations.

Category

2010s Pakistani Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

B&B Italia Up7 foot by Gaetano Pesce NEW condition!
B&B Italia Up7 foot by Gaetano Pesce NEW condition!

B&B Italia Up7 foot by Gaetano Pesce NEW condition!

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Izegem, BE

Seat sculpture and unique lounge chair! Conversation piece for your interior. Still in impeccable new condition!

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Seating Group Armchairs + Table by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium
Seating Group Armchairs + Table by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium

Seating Group Armchairs + Table by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Botium

By Botium, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Köln, NRW

Suitable as a counterpart to a sofa or as a conversation chair. Not to be confused with the 7703 chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

1850 Ladies Cacqetoire Gothic Ballgown Chair 19th Century French Cathedral
1850 Ladies Cacqetoire Gothic Ballgown Chair 19th Century French Cathedral

1850 Ladies Cacqetoire Gothic Ballgown Chair 19th Century French Cathedral

Located in Sarasota, FL

According to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the caquetoire was developed as a conversation chair for women (the French verb "caqueter" means "to chat").

Category

Antique 1840s French Gothic Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French 20th Century Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Bamboo style Armchairs
Pair of French 20th Century Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Bamboo style Armchairs

Pair of French 20th Century Lacquered Mid-Century Modern Bamboo style Armchairs

Located in CANTELEU, FR

Designed with comfort in mind, they feature gently curved armrests and a well-proportioned seat, perfect for lounging or conversation. These chairs are versatile enough to complement...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Pair of 16th Century English Walnut Caquetoires
Rare Pair of 16th Century English Walnut Caquetoires

Rare Pair of 16th Century English Walnut Caquetoires

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare pair of 16th century English walnut caquetoires, in original upholstered condition, also known as conversation or gossip chairs; with splayed seat bases and shaped arms (to co...

Category

Antique 16th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mohair Conversation Chairs
Pair of Mohair Conversation Chairs

Pair of Mohair Conversation Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Newly Upholstered in Mohair.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Late 19th Century Indian Bone and Ebony Inlaid Conversation Chair
Late 19th Century Indian Bone and Ebony Inlaid Conversation Chair

Late 19th Century Indian Bone and Ebony Inlaid Conversation Chair

Located in London, GB

An amazing example of a late 19th century Rajasthan bone inlaid and ebony handcrafted conversation chair. One of the best examples we have ever seen, all handcrafted with individual ...

Category

Antique 1890s Indian Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1940's Conversation Chairs
Pair of 1940's Conversation Chairs

Pair of 1940's Conversation Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Chairs have asymmetrical design with
buttoned backs and ebonized mahogany legs.
Newly upholstered in matte silver silk-
wool blend fabric.

Category

20th Century Chairs

Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s
Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s

Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Amazing serpentine design rattan sofa/conversation chair by Vivai Del Sud A lot of craftmanship went into making this chair and it looks fabulous.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s
Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s

Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Amazing serpentine design rattan sofa/conversation chair by Vivai Del Sud A lot of craftmanship went into making this chair and it looks fabulous.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s
Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s

Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Amazing serpentine design rattan sofa/conversation chair by Vivai del Sud A lot of craftsmanship went into making this chair and it looks fabulous.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Bohemian Loveseats

Materials

Bamboo

FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINDOW CONVERSATION CHAIRs
FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINDOW CONVERSATION CHAIRs

FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINDOW CONVERSATION CHAIRs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original Antique Victorian circa 1840-1860 Chesterfield Window conversation seats with...

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Hollywood Era Platinum Conversation Chairs
Pair of Hollywood Era Platinum Conversation Chairs

Pair of Hollywood Era Platinum Conversation Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Stylized chairs with sinuous back design
and form, are beautiful from all angles.
Chairs have ebonized walnut
legs with antique brass cap details.

Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Pair of Hollywood Cerulean Velvet Conversation Chairs
Pair of Hollywood Cerulean Velvet Conversation Chairs

Pair of Hollywood Cerulean Velvet Conversation Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Spectacular pair of lounge chairs
with black lacquered frame, and
upholstered in Cerulean brushed
velvet. The frame has scrolled
details with slight sabe...

Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s
Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s

Rattan Conversation Chair by Vivai del Sud, 1980s

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Oirlo, LI

Handcrafted with exceptional skill, this striking rattan conversation chair from Vivai Del Sud showcases a flowing serpentine design that captivates from every angle.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Bohemian Loveseats

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Preben Fabricius , Lounge Chair, Conversation chair, model 710
Preben Fabricius , Lounge Chair, Conversation chair, model 710

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 chromed steel. Model 710, made by Walter Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Preben Fabricius , Lounge Chair, Conversation chair, model 710
Preben Fabricius , Lounge Chair, Conversation chair, model 710

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 chromed steel. Model 710, made by Walter Knoll.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of White Lacquered Chairs
Pair of White Lacquered Chairs

Pair of White Lacquered Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

Elegant conversation chairs upholstered in salmon colored diamond in a square fabric with a quilted effect.

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Børge Mogensen Attributed Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs
Børge Mogensen Attributed Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs

Børge Mogensen Attributed Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant line and generous proportions make these chairs ideal for a lounge conversation. Chairs have been reupholstered with tobacco leather in the early 1980s and retain the upholst...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Preben Fabricius Model 710 Chairs
Pair of Preben Fabricius Model 710 Chairs

Pair of Preben Fabricius Model 710 Chairs

By Walter Knoll, Preben Fabricius

Located in Long Island City, NY

Designed for Walter Knoll in 1972, Preben Fabricius' "Conversation Chair" was ahead of its time. Today, the design looks utterly contemporary.

Category

20th Century German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1940's Lounge Chairs Designed by James Mont
Pair of 1940's Lounge Chairs Designed by James Mont

Pair of 1940's Lounge Chairs Designed by James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous pair of stylized Hollywood lounge/conversation chairs with curved backs with demilune design.

Category

Vintage 1940s Corner Chairs

Preben Fabricius Black Leather Lounge Chairs Model 710, Walter Knoll
Preben Fabricius Black Leather Lounge Chairs Model 710, Walter Knoll

Preben Fabricius Black Leather Lounge Chairs Model 710, Walter Knoll

By Walter Knoll, Preben Fabricius

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Ultimate comfortable Lounge or Conversation Chairs, model 710, designed by Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll, 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Elegant Antique French Directoire Bergère
Elegant Antique French Directoire Bergère

Elegant Antique French Directoire Bergère

Located in Austin, TX

Professionally reupholstered in a beige chenille velvet. A beautiful conversation chair that is comfortable as well.

Category

Antique 1860s French Directoire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

In Stock Black Oak Riviera Chair with Black Leather by May Furniture
In Stock Black Oak Riviera Chair with Black Leather by May Furniture

In Stock Black Oak Riviera Chair with Black Leather by May Furniture

By May Furniture

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This artful conversation chair is a bold statement in any room, designed for each user to sit facing one another at an acute angle.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Pair Stylish Iron In/Outdoor Chairs
French Pair Stylish Iron In/Outdoor Chairs

French Pair Stylish Iron In/Outdoor Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pair of painted iron patio conversation chairs. This vintage pair of iron chairs from France have nicely designed backs that are open with an intertwining lattice design wit...

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Arrben Italy Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Arrben Italy Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Arrben Italy Dining Chairs, Set of 8

By Arrben

Located in Antwerp, BE

With a reference to its Italian design qualities, this set offers historical value as well as making an interesting conversation chair. Arrben, a family company born in 1969, was ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fabricius Black Leather Armchair, Model 710 by Walter Knoll
Fabricius Black Leather Armchair, Model 710 by Walter Knoll

Fabricius Black Leather Armchair, Model 710 by Walter Knoll

By Preben Fabricius, Knoll

Located in Antwerp, BE

As a genuine classic, Fabricius tells the story of furniture. The Conversation chair from the 1970s combines the tradition of Scandinavian design and functional aesthetics with the...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of French Louis XVI Painted Parcel Gilt Petite Antique Chairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Painted Parcel Gilt Petite Antique Chairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Painted Parcel Gilt Petite Antique Chairs

By Georges Jacob

Located in Forney, TX

Beautiful aged distressed chippy paint patina. circa 1900 *Please note, at the time of writing this, we have a similarly styled Louis XVI style painted wood caned bidet stool / side...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood

Mid-20th Century English Leather Conversation Seat
Mid-20th Century English Leather Conversation Seat

Mid-20th Century English Leather Conversation Seat

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

One of the most unusual chairs: a conversation seat or love seat, handmade in England and upholstered in the finest leather.

Category

20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Leather

Victorian Conversation Seat Gossip Couch 1880 Sofa
Victorian Conversation Seat Gossip Couch 1880 Sofa

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 chair, a unique and romantic piece of 19th-century furniture Upholstered in William...

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.