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" sofa Circa 1880 and has a refined ebony finish with gilt accents The seat feature...
Giltwood
Sold|$6,736 / set
Pair of Art Deco Studded Oak Conversation Seats
Located in London, GB
An amazing and highly unusual pair of Art Deco period conversation seats. These were made in England, they date from the 1920-1930’s. The design is stunning and it is extremely un...
Oak
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.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the corner — but as you walk this walk please be seated on any of the thrones and experience the work for a moment— the green fluffy cover is made by XXXX who remakes cartographie...
Leather, Plaster
French 19th Century Napoleon III Tête-à-Tête Armchair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Unusual French armchair called a tête-à-tête in French, or conversation chair, 19th century Napoleon III period.
Velvet, Beech
Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the corner — but as you walk this walk please be seated on any of the thrones and experience the work for a moment— the green fluffy cover is made by XXXX who remakes cartographie...
Brass, Steel
Functional art Lounge Chair "Sit in my valley" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the corner — but as you walk this walk please be seated on any of the thrones and experience the work for a moment— the green fluffy cover is made by XXXX who remakes cartographie...
Steel
Baroque Mixed-Media Chair "Plexi Shell Throne" by Belgian Artist Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
In the corner — but as you walk this walk please be seated on any of the thrones and experience the work for a moment— the green fluffy cover is made by XXXX who remakes cartographie...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$1,850
Angel Pazmino Leather Safari Lounge Chair
By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive eye-catching lounge chair perfect conversation piece for any space. In original condition with wear consistent with age and use.
Leather, Rope, Wood
Sold|$25,878 / set
Maxime Old, Pair of Armchairs 369 Model, France, 1955-1958
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Maxime Old (France 1910-1991). Pair of conversation chairs. Visible parts in cherrywood, upholstery redone to original indications of Maxime old.
Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Sold|$2,500
18th Century Welsh Country Lambing Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A wonderful agricultural farmhouse chair and conversation piece.
Wood, Oak
Sold|$4,705
Chairs Of Conversation
Located in Roma, Lazio
A beautiful armchairs Art Deco with a white velvet contrast two black fluted columns on the front, and two on the back.
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Whether used as a standalone accent or part of a curated collection, this chair is a conversation starter, evoking stories of the past while offering a comfortable spot to make new m...
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal & Wooden Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Whether used as a standalone accent or part of a curated collection, this chair is a conversation starter, evoking stories of the past while offering a comfortable spot to make new m...
Metal
Pierre Paulin F780 "Concorde" Chair by Artifort in Mohair Velvet, 1970s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Hilversum, NL
The Mohair velvet is unusual and spectacular on this chair! A beautiful accent piece and conversation iconic design chair!.
Wool
Unique Vintage French Folk Art 3 Legged Chair w/Fleur de Lys
Located in Highwood, IL
Don't miss this unique one-of-a-kind chair (a definite conversation piece).
Sold|$3,200
Pair of Mid Century Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Conversation-worthy chairs sit roomy and comfortable.
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Falcon Chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Mobler, c1970s
By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Its sculptural design and rich history make it more than just a chair, but a conversation piece. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of design history.
Leather, Bentwood
Sold|$1,850
Plantation Chair from British Guiana
Located in Bellport, NY
The caning has a lot of good detail and is original to the chair. A great conversation piece and a very comfortable lounge chair.
Sold|$795 / item
20th Century Czechia Industrial Lifting & Swivel Chair
Located in High Point, NC
The worn patina of the metal components and the honest wear of the wood add to the authentic character of this piece, making it a charismatic addition to any contemporary or traditio...
Metal
Mid Century Modern Thonet Lounge Chair Reupholstered
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Whether it's a quiet corner for reading or a standout addition to your lounge, this chair is a conversation piece that promises to envelop you in style.
Fabric, Walnut
Pierre Paulin Concorde F780 Lounge Chair for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful accent piece and conversation iconic design chair!
Velvet
Pair of Hollywood Slipper Chairs Designed by Dorothy Draper
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of conversation/slipper chairs with rounded asymmetrical form.
Rare Medical Chair Featured in World's Fair in 1904
Located in Milford, NH
We have included a copy of an early 20th century trade ad for the chair. A great chair and conversation piece probably inspired by dentist and barber chairs.
Iron
Early 'Grasshopper' Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredible lines and curvaceous form, this lounge chair is a conversation piece that shows well from all angles.
Upholstery, Plywood, Birch
Iconic “Ari” Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Whether placed in a minimalist modern interior or a curated vintage setting, this chair is a conversation starter and collector’s favorite.
Steel
Pair of Luxe Art Deco Club Chairs in Grey-Teal Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of ultra luxe Art Deco conversation/club chairs with streamline design.
Sold|$1,300
Unique Carved Teak Chair #2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind chair, a true conversation piece. The body of the chair is carved from a solid piece of teak and the solid legs have been added.
Teak
Sold|$1,300
Unique Carved Teak Chair #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind chair, a true conversation piece. The body of the chair is carved from a solid piece of teak and the solid legs have been added.
Teak
Sold|$1,300
Unique Carved Teak Chair #3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind chair, a true conversation piece. The body of the chair is carved from a solid piece of teak and the solid legs have been added.
Teak
Eames Zenith Elephant Hide Gray SAX Easy Chair by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Zenith
Located in Highland, IN
The SAX was the designation given chairs such as this one. With a steel base in an X shape, the lower seat height made it ideal for relaxing and conversation.
Steel
Restored Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Milo Baughman swivel lounge chair for Thayer Coggin. This sumptuous armchair has been newly reupholstered in a rich navy velvet with channel tufting along the back and featur...
Velvet, Foam
Sold|$8,800 / item
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Model 3316 Egg Chairs and Footstools
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The biomorphic Egg chair cradles and supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy.
Set of Two Rationalist Corner Chairs in Wenge and Leather, Italy 1980s
Located in Hellouw, NL
These two sleek examples stand out for their peculiarity and the fact that they belong to the category of corner chairs. You can also place them against each other, giving them the c...
Leather, Wenge
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by Ico Parisi (Attr.), Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Utrecht, NL
The soft curves that define its shape not only evokes a sense of inviting comfort but also serves a practical purpose: the curvature conforms to the natural contours of the human bod...
Brass
Pair of Drexel Swivel Barrel Shaped Club Chairs in Burnt Orange Velvet
By Drexel, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Perfect petit little pair of swivel barrel chairs! Perfect for conversation. Perfect for reading.
Velvet
"Nobody's Perfect" Chair in Resin by Gaetano Pesce for Zerodisegno, Italy 2010
By Gaetano Pesce, Zerodisegno
Located in Hellouw, NL
This design choice not only adds a whimsical and expressive quality but also serves as a conversation starter. The chair is distinguished by the vibrant colors red, yellow with goldi...
Resin
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair & Stool for Fritz Hansen with Original Leather, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The biomorphic egg chair cradles and supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy.
Aluminum
Mid Century Danish Teak & Beech Wood Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, c1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of design history with this stunning Penguin chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen. It's not just a chair; it's a conversation starter, an art piece, an...
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Set of Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Whether in a chic living room or stylish reading nook, these chairs are conversation starters and functional art pieces.
Brass
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in Black Elegance Leather with Tilt
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our example is near mint and you can skip the wait and get it for less. This biomorphic club chair cradles and supports the human body while allowing for conversation or privacy.
Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Swivel Leather Lounge Chairs by H.W. Klein for Bramin, c1970s
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Imagine yourself settling into one of these chairs after a long day, swiveling gently to catch the light from a setting sun or engage in a lively conversation.
Leather, Beech
Sold|$1,995 / set
20th Century French Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
The seats, woven with natural fibers, add a touch of rustic comfort, inviting guests to sit and linger over shared meals and conversations. These chairs embody a perfect blend of dur...
Oak
Sold|$2,595 / set
19th Century French Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Perfectly proportioned seats provide a comfortable embrace, inviting guests to linger longer over shared meals and conversations. These chairs are not just a place to sit; they are a...
Oak
Sold|$4,250 / set
Set of Six Dutch Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, nineteen sixties set of six well designed tall ladder back dining chairs with woven rush seating. Striking and impressively towering, these chairs are conversation-starting...
Rush, Wood
Set of 6 1950's Italian Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet
Located in London, GB
Stand out from the ordinary and make a statement with these Italian chairs. They are conversation starters and art pieces rolled into one, adding a touch of personality and character...
Velvet
Eight Vintage Brown Leather ‘Texas’ Dining Chairs by Karl Friedrich Föster
By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Originally designed as a dining chair these chairs actually also work well as a lounge chair, so if you are used to giving long dinner parties sparked by much conversation these are ...
Steel
"Maxello" Dining Room Chairs by Enzo Berti for Piarotto Mobili, 1980s
By Enzo Berti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
The warm tones of the walnut plywood create a harmonious ambiance, inviting you and your guests to linger over meals and conversations. These chairs exhibit small defects on the woo...
Walnut, Plywood
Antique Mahogany and Silk Upholstered George Walton Abingwood Chairs, a Pair
By George Walton
Located in Morristown, NJ
An iconic design from the Glasgow School of Arts & Crafts, the chair design was based on the French caquetoire (conversation chair) style, popular in Scotland in the 17th century.
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Danish THYGESEN / SORENSEN Big Arm Chairs KING SERIES - by BOTIUM - design 1970
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Suitable as vis-à-vis a sofa or as a conversation chair. Not to be confused with the usual chair 7703.
Leather, Cane, Oak
8 Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Modern Model 31 Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is paramount: the chairs were engineered with ergonomics in mind, offering excellent back support and a seated posture suited for extended dining or conversation.
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Dining Chairs by Poul Volther for Frem Røjle, Denmark 1960s, Set of Six
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in Brescia, Brescia
The contoured backrest and cushioned seat make for a comfortable dining experience, ensuring that your guests linger at the table, engrossed in conversations and culinary delights. T...
Fabric, Teak
Large and Rare set 10 French Carved Walnut Louis XV Dining Chairs Faux Leather
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
They’re perfect for a large dining table, obviously, but they also work in a more relaxed setting where formality takes a back seat to comfort and conversation. The chairs don’t dema...
Faux Leather, Walnut
'Raw Skate’ Folding Seat with Skateboard Elements, Lionel Jadot, Belgium, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
But first: the show is best experienced seated, barring the distinction between the object of use and object of attention, they invite for different types of conversation. The seats,...
Other
STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONVERSATION "TETE A TETE" SOFA BENCH CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian circa 1860-1880, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat with an ornately...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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.
Leather, Pine
Sold|$14,500 / set
Pair of "Edouard" Armchairs by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Edouard” lounge chair is often described as a “caquetoire”, or a conversation chair.
Fabric, Wood
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.
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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.
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