19th Century Victorian Conversation Sofa Gossip Bench
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare 19th century four seated round upholstered conversation sofa or 'gossip bench', heavily
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Conversation Sofa Gossip Bench
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare 19th century four seated round upholstered conversation sofa or 'gossip bench', heavily
Walnut
Sold|$4,500
French Three-Seat Conversation Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting three-seat roundabout "indiscret" or conversation sofa, similar to a tete-a-tete
Metal
Antique Leather Deep Buttoned Conversation Sofa
Located in London, GB
A very large and extremely impressive antique leather four seater conversation sofa in the
Leather
Antique Conversation Sofa, English, Fruitwood, Loveseat, Tete-a-Tete, Courting
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique conversation sofa. A English, fruitwood loveseat, tête-à-tête or courting bench
Fruitwood
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BURR WALNUT TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch with Burr Walnut inlaid frame that
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Victorian C1860 Walnut Chaise Longue or Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian C1860 walnut chaise longue or conversation sofa. A beautiful
Walnut
Antique Fine Quality Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Victorian Walnut Chaise Longue, circa 1860 – an elegant conversation sofa of superb quality
Walnut
Custom Conversation Sofa in Golden Mohair, Usa 2000s
Located in Chicago, IL
A custom sofa upholstered in a lush golden mohair featuring a unique cutout back detail. We love
Mohair, Upholstery
Sold|$7,500
Conversation Sofa by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Chicago, IL
Chic channel tufted tete-a-tete sofa/chaise in original graphic white upholstery with chrome base.
Chrome
1960s Tete a Tete Conversation Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Traditional form reinterpreted with modern sensibilities by Wormley for his 1959 ‘New Career’ collection creating a new Classic in upholstered seating. Essentially two opposing, Laws...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$4,900 / set
Pair Mid Century Loveseats, Small Conversation Sofas, New Upholstery
Located in Mckinney, TX
Elevate your living space with this stunning pair of mid-century loveseats, expertly reupholstered in fabulous black window pane cotton fabric. Embracing the iconic design elements o...
Fabric, Wood
Antique American Carved Mahogany Conversation Sofa Chair Loveseat Tête-à-Tête
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality late Victorian conversation chair/sofa or (Tête-à-Tête) Circa 1890. This finely
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$2,488
Victorian Walnut Conversation Seat
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian walnut three seat conversation sofa, original brass cup castors, and recent
Walnut
Sold|$8,800
Tete a Tete Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Tufted conversation sofa. Fully restored and reupholstered in grey silk viscose velvet.
Wood, Velvet
Italian Corner Sofa in Red Velvet and Walnut, Mahogany and Palisander Wood
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
excellent comfort that can accommodate two people. "Conversation" sofa ideal to be inserted in a living room
Velvet, Mahogany, Palisander, Walnut
Large Pair of Early 20th Century Hotel Demilune Settee's Conversation Seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Edwardian conversation sofa of large proportions circa 1910. This sofa is as large as they come
Oak
Important Wall Unit, Large Curved Sofa and walnut Shelfs by Dassi, 1940
By Ico Parisi, Mobilificio Dassi
Located in Rome, IT
Important wall unit, a large curved "conversation" sofa by Dassi executed in 1940 attributed to Ico
Brass
Sold|$9,527
1940s Maurizio Tempestini Curved Sofa
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in The Hague, NL
A striking variation on the conversation sofa, this curved Maurizio Tempestini design consists of
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
High victorian conversation sofa circa 1870. 3 carved pierced gothic influenced arms which flow to
Walnut
1970s Tufted Leather A. Rudin Circular Sectional Sofa
By A. Rudin
Located in Culver City, CA
Baughman look, but with a more regal, regency feel with the tufting. A wonderful conversation sofa
Leather
Fine Antique Hand Carved Walnut Framed circa 1870 Conversation Lobby Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut framed Conversation couch This sofa is pure art furniture, it looks elegant and sophisticated
Upholstery, Walnut
EXQUISITELY SHAPED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 3 PERSON CONVERSATION TETE A TETE SOFA SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Victorian Oak Conversation Settee Sofa c.1880
Located in London, GB
This a fantastic English antique Victorian oak conversation sofa which dates from around 1880
Sofa Midcentury Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
transforming sofa. The conversation sofa on one side and the rest sofa on the other. This is achieved through
Leather
Sofa Midcentury Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
a transforming sofa. The conversation sofa on one side and the rest sofa on the other. This is
Leather
Antique Victorian Leather Love Seat Conversation Settee Sofa 19th C
Located in London, GB
cabochon clasped cabriole legs, terminating in scroll feet. In Victorian times conversation sofas were
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
brass castors. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room
Walnut
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
terminating in brass and ceramic castors. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the
Upholstery
Two-Seater Sofa by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
statement pieces in any space, but they are also called conversation sofas for a reason. Thanks to its
Bouclé, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
statement pieces in any space, but they are also called conversation sofas for a reason. Thanks to its
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in
Walnut
STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONVERSATION "TETE A TETE" SOFA BENCH CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1860-1880, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat with an ornately carved Mahogany
Upholstery, Hardwood
Rare High Victorian Large Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb Quality Victorian Conversation Museum Settee Circa 1870. This Sofa Has Just Been
Sold|$3,950
Selig Modular Conversation Pit Sofa
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Nashville, TN
7-piece Milo Baughman style cube modular sofa with pullout full-sized bed. Original velvet-like
Fabric, Velvet
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
terminate in the original brass castors. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the
Mahogany
Conversation piece: Swiss Design Vintage De Sede DS-600 Sofa '22 segments'
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Renens, CH
De Sede DS-600 “Non-Stop” or “Tatzelworm” modular sofa model in a grey/brown tint. This large
Leather
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
legs. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for
19th Century Carved Conversation Borne Settee Tête-à-tête
Located in Culver City, CA
, beckoning you to indulge in the splendor of the past. This borne settee or conversation sofa would look
Hardwood, Walnut
Sold|$7,000
Directional Sofas
Located in Chicago, IL
Nice pair of Directional 'free-form' sofas, a good conversation pit or semi-circular arrangement
Sold|$9,900
Curved Sofa with Rolled and Tufted Back
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary petit sofa is inspired by Hungarian and French Art Deco designs from the 1930's
Upholstery, Hardwood
Giorgetti Royal Sofa by Antonello Mosca, Italy
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Antwerp, BE
series is a modular made-to-measure system, allowing everyone to create his or her own “conversation
Fabric, Feathers
Sold|$16,000 / item
Giorgetti Royal Sofa by Antonello Mosca, Italy
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Antwerp, BE
“conversation” area. Therefore every sofa is unique! This sofa consists out of several elements which you
Sold|$16,000 / item
Giorgetti Royal Sofa by Antonello Mosca, Italy
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Antwerp, BE
or her own “conversation” area. Therefore every sofa is unique! This sofa consists out of several
British, Blue Leather, Wing Back, Button Tufted, Chesterfield Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome British, Blue Leather, Wing Back, Button Tufted, Chesterfield Sofa!! Sofa, British, Blue
Leather
Vintage Red LC2 Sofa by Le Corbusier, Italy 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Roma, IT
for the convenience of conversation, the sofa was exhibited at the Salon d’Automne in Paris in 1929
Steel
Two-Seater Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Italy circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern aesthetics to obtain beautifully timeless pieces, and this sofa is exemplary of the main ideals of
Fabric, Mohair
1920s English Chesterfield Sofa, Curved Form with Mahogany Deco Feet
Located in Alton, GB
Chesterfield is more than a sofa — it’s a conversation piece, a slice of design history, and a timeless
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Curved Italian Sofa Upholstered in Mohair, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
encourages conversation and interaction, thanks to its welcoming curvature. While most curved sofas of the
Mohair, Wood
Sold|$6,900
1970s Velvet Modular Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxurious and sexy 1970s modular conversation pit group sectional sofa consists of 6 pieces. Use
Velvet
Jen Risom for Jen Risom Inc Three Seater Sofa Reupholstered in Teal Bouclé
By Jens Risom
Located in Seattle, WA
engaging position for conversations. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in premium pastel teal
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern 'Lara' Sectional Sofa by Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso
By Noti Massari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage sectional conversation pit sofa in it's original brown leather upholstery. Would fit
Leather, Foam
Ligne Roset 3 Piece "Yang" by Francois Bauchet Red Kvadrat Fabric Sectional Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
contemporary take on the conversation pit. This amazing sofa sits on top of a series of silver colored metal
Fabric
De Sede DS-88 Sectional Sofa in Black Patchwork Leather, Switzerland, 1970's
By De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
sofa is a real eye-catcher and an item of comfort and conversation. About the sofa: The sofa is made
Leather
Victorian Conversation Seat Gossip Couch 1880 Sofa
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a Victorian-era conversation seat - also known as a "tête-à-tête" sofa or courting
Wood
Promemoria Wanda Four-Seat Grey Velvet Silky Sofa, Feather Filled
By Promemoria
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
on the sofa is very deep and flat, it looks to me as a conversation sofa meaning guests can sit on
Velvet, Mahogany
Victorian Conversation Seat Ebony Gossip Couch 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian conversation seat Sometimes also referred to as a "tête-à-tête
Giltwood
Victorian Conversation Settee Gossip Seat Couch 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful Victorian conversation settee Sometimes referred to as a gossip seat as
Wood
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