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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

Contemporary white marble conversation chair
Contemporary white marble conversation chair
H 17.72 in W 43.31 in D 67.72 in
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

Beautiful Armchair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
Fully restored conversation chair designed by Jens Risom. Excellent condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Beautiful Armchair by Jens Risom
Beautiful Armchair by Jens Risom
H 37 in W 28 in D 27 in
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

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

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

Galleon Chair
Galleon Chair
H 27.96 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
005 Reign Chair
Located in Westlake Village, CA
THE REGAL SEAT FOR UNHURRIED CONVERSATION The Reign Chair evokes the timeless allure of Swedish
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Down, Cotton, Linen

005 Reign Chair
005 Reign Chair
H 40 in W 23 in D 27 in
Greenapple Chair, Set of 4 Ellipse Chairs, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
By GF Modern, Greenapple
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 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 Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century Country Lambing Chair
18th Century Country Lambing Chair
H 44 in W 27 in D 28 in
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

Walnut, Wood, Velvet

Art Deco Inspired Slipper Chair
Art Deco Inspired Slipper Chair
H 29 in W 31 in D 35 in
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

Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic
H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
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

Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair
Rudolph M. Schindler, Rare Dining Chair
H 28.75 in W 20 in D 21 in
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

Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
H 30.01 in W 24.49 in D 23.75 in
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

Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
H 30.01 in W 24.49 in D 23.75 in
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

Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
Primi Personal Chair by Phase Design
H 30.01 in W 24.49 in D 23.75 in
Mid Century Modern Style Custom Built Bentwood Chair
Located in Tulsa, OK
comfortable chair but not meant to be a lounge chair but a conversation piece. Overall in very good condition
Category

20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Birch, Birdseye Maple

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

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 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Folks 31 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
H 40.16 in W 13.39 in D 19.3 in
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

Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
Folks 33 Chair by Serban Ionescu, 2021
H 36.23 in W 15.75 in D 19.3 in
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

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by Charter Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
tapered wooden legs. The uniquely shaped chairs are sure to be a conversation starter. Perfect chairs for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Italian Bartolozzi and Maioli Carved Rhubarb Leaf Chairs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
imaginative elegance to life. The whimsical silhouette and sinuous curves make these chairs true conversation
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern 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

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

Hollywood Regency Lounge Chair
Hollywood Regency Lounge Chair
H 43 in W 29.5 in D 27 in
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 Tufted Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chairs
H 38 in W 30 in D 38 in
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

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
H 41 in W 30 in D 30 in
Modern organic solid Oak wood accent arm chair with brass inlay and boucle
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
can be used as a reading chair, a conversation chair, or even a TV chair. It is the perfect addition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Iconic “Ari” Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
placed in a minimalist modern interior or a curated vintage setting, this chair is a conversation starter
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Forest Lounge Chair with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By Scarlet Splendour, MARCANTONIO
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

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

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

Post-Modern 1990s Wood & Aluminum Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
You’ll Love It: Whether you’re looking for a bold office chair, a conversation-starting lounge piece, or
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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

19th C. Wicker Tete-a-Tete Chair with Intricate Caned Backs in Natural Finish
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
A very rare wicker conversation chair also known as a Tete-a-Tete .This side by side chair is woven
Category

Antique 1890s American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Wood

Set of 8 Carrocel Custom Dawson Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
refined artistry, making these chairs a perfect conversation starter at any gathering. Ideal for both
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Set of 8 Carrocel Custom Dawson Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Carrocel Custom Dawson Dining Chairs
H 30.75 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in
Regency Dining Chairs by Romeo Rega, Italy, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining chairs by Romeo Rega, a true embodiment of 1970s Italian craftsmanship. Mirroring the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Dutch Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seating. Striking and impressively towering, these chairs are conversation-starting Dutch design at its
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Teak and Oatmeal Upholstered Dining or Desk Chair, Curved Backrest - Bone Line
Located in Miami, FL
chair invites long conversations and quiet reflection with equal ease. Uultis finishes each piece with a
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Upholstery

Early Set of 5 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley, Richard Riemerschmid
Located in Culver City, CA
furniture. Each chair is a conversation starter, a piece of art, and a comfy spot for your derriere. These
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Spectacular Set of 10 Art Deco Revival Chairs in Bookmatch Figured Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
lingering dinner conversation. Unforgettable chairs intended to anchor a serious dining room. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sublime Set of 8 Deco Revival Chairs by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Atlanta, GA
, heavy and comfortable; built for lingering dinner conversation. Unforgettable chairs intended to anchor
Category

1990s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Exquisite Set of 8 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Suitable for heavy routine use and lingering dinner conversation. Exquisite chairs intended to anchor an
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Exquisite Set of 12 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is Unique on the World market. The set
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Exquisite Set of 10 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Danny Ho Fong, Tropi-cal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is Unique on the World market. The set
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Exquisite Set of 14 Basket-Weave Cane Dining Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, c 1975
By Tropi-cal, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large set of restored Organic dining chairs is Unique on the World market. The set
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

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Conversation Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of conversation chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and natural fiber, all conversation chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of conversation chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of conversation chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern conversation chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made conversation chairs over the years, but those made by Vivai del Sud and Chesterfield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Conversation Chairs?

Conversation chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,475, while the lowest priced sells for $1,800 and the highest can go for as much as $8,559.

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.