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Conversation seat ONE 2 ONE, by Reda Amalou
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
furniture into a functional work of art. The One 2 One is not just a seat: it’s a sensory experience, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Walnut
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood.
France, circa 1860.
Category
Antique 1860s Napoleon III Settees
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Circular Hand Carved Indonesian Padouk Wood Ottoman Seat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. Would make an excellent conversation seat!
Category
Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Padouk
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
French Victorian Bamboo Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bamboo 3 section conversation seat (tete a tete) with center post and upholstered
Category
20th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
French Victorian Bamboo Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bamboo 3 section conversation seat (tete a tete) with center post and upholstered
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Upholstery
Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
conversation seat (tete-a-tete)
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Victorian Tubular Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian style tubular upholstered conversation seat/tete-a-tete (by YVES MARTHELOT circa
Category
20th Century French Victorian Settees
Materials
Upholstery
American Victorian Wicker Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian (Mission) natural wicker tete-a-tete (conversation seat) with shaped back and
Category
Early 20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Settees
Materials
Metal
FINE PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINDOW CONVERSATION CHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Antique Victorian circa 1840-1860 Chesterfield Window conversation seats with the period oversized
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Midcentury French Faux Bois Concrete Confident or Tête-à-Tête Garden Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
A very rare faux bois concrete confident or tête-à-tête (conversation seat). This beautiful garden
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Cesare Lacca, two-seater conversation sofa
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2605
Cesare Lacca
Two-seater conversation sofa upholstered in cardinal red velvet.
Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Velvet
Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
history. The new style, in which this three-seater conversation sofa was also created, signalled both
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English vintage giltwood love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" mid 20th
Category
Vintage 1950s English Settees
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Large Mid Century French Oil Three Figures Seated Picnic Conversation
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Deep in Conversation
by Pierre Georgeot (French mid 20th century)
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 25
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Italian Contemporary Warm White Chenille and Wood Curved Conversation Sofa
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Beautiful curved conversation sofa with 4 seats with warm white chenille, designed and handcrafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Chenille, Wood
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BURR WALNUT TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
library or study for literary, conversation. It seats three as you can see and would have been in High
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SiLVER METAL WRAP TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
or study for literary, conversation. It seats three as you can see and would have been in High
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Bunny Williams Home Amelia Petite Swivel Chair
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
cocktail hour conversations. A low seat height makes this the ideal occasional chair.
Natural rattan is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Rattan
$1,850 / item
19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Relief Plate Signed "Gambut Aîné à Beaune"
Located in Dallas, TX
or goddesses, seated in conversation within a stylized, textured landscape. The high-relief modeling
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Art
Materials
Majolica
Mexican Indigenous People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Martinus Stuart and illustrated by Jaques Kuyper.
The composition shows a man and woman seated outdoors in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
Paul Frankl Set of 20 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
of interesting conversation. The seat cushion also slightly tilts to encourage you to sit back and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Mahogany
Yellow Armchair UMI by WOO - Sculptural Seating for Design-Forward Interiors
Located in Kyiv, UA
it not just a seat but a conversation starter in any interior.
Perfect for contemporary living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
21st Century Bagnone Garden Marble Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
separated by two backrests and the revised design originates from conversation benches.
Seat: 19" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Marble
Portrait of African American Man Drinking titled "Evening Revelry"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
sensibility and attention to character, Edmunds presents a moment of lively revelry, capturing a seated man
Category
Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Designer Armchair ‘UMI’ by WOO – Artistic Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Kyiv, UA
both a functional seat and a conversation-worthy centerpiece.
Perfect for modern living rooms, stylish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
White Matte Lacquer and Natural Cane Back Lounge Chair, Soho Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
provide a comfortable yet supportive seat for reading, conversation, or relaxing with a coffee.
This
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Fabric, Cane, Upholstery, Wood
Modern café Scene in Sunlight with Figures and Glass Walls by Tony Herbert
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
interior bathed in natural light, with seated figures mid-conversation. Rendered in fluid, expressive
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Red Leather ‘Alice’ High Back Dining Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan, Italy, 1980
By Giorgio Cattelan
Located in Almelo, NL
seats that invite extended dining or conversation. The forward legs and seat underside are finished in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wrought Iron MCM French Swan Garden Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
, round swirl seats. Conversation pieces! Comfortable too.
Thought to be mid-century French.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Handmade Dini Bar Chair in Walnut with Velvet & Polished Brass by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
thoughtfully designed footrest adds comfort and convenience, making the chair ideal for long conversations or
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
David Schluss Love Story Limited Edition Serigraph Hand Signed & HC32/45
By David Schluss
Located in Plainview, NY
figures immersed in an intimate and whimsical moment—two seated in vibrant conversation, while a third
Category
20th Century Neo-Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$1,320 Sale Price
40% Off
Sculpture Italy Glazed porcelain majolica Domenico Poloniato Geisha
By Domenico Poloniato
Located in Valladolid, ES
. Japanese geisha were women who entertained at banquets and gatherings with music, dance, and conversation
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Scandinavian Modern High Back Oak Dining Chairs with Teddy Upholstery
Located in Almelo, NL
for comfortable dining or long conversations around the table.
The seats have been newly
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Suzani Embroidered Cast-Iron Stool - Unique Boho Accent Piece
Located in Delray Beach, FL
featuring authentic Suzani embroidery on a solid cast-iron base. This is more than just a seat; it's a
Category
20th Century American Stools
Materials
Iron
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
Louis XIII Style 19th Century French Os de Mouton Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
seats for long conversations or solitary moments of reflection. Ready for reupholstery, they offer a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Style Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
embellished the room for relaxation and conversation. Comfortable seats. Perfect condition of wood and padding
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Materials
Beech
$5,764 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rare Italian Art Nouveau Antique Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
comes from an important Italian villa and embellished the room for relaxation and conversation
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Materials
Beech
$9,607 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
seat cushion as Paul Frankl intended for long dinner parties full of interesting conversation. The seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Bouclé, Upholstery
Large Carved Stone Antique Garden Outdoor Indoor Coffee Table Farm Rustic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
cushion and turn it into an entry Large single seat bench . A conversation piece and a great house warming
Category
Antique 18th Century French Farm Tables
Materials
Stone, Limestone
$26,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina Italian Design 1993
By Cassina, Andrea Branzi
Located in DE MEERN, NL
unique design, this chair is more than a seat – it's a conversation starter and a symbol of enduring
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Engraving "Dressing For The Masquerade" Late 18th by Bartolozzi GEORGE MORLAND
By Francesco Bartolozzi
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
while someone seems to help her, while having a conversation with a seated man. A dog observes the scene
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Belle Époque Picture Frames
Materials
Paper
$115 Sale Price
20% Off
American Victorian Oak and Pink and Green Patterned Fabric Upholstered Circular
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian circular borne / conversation seat with an oak frame, upholstered in a pink and
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Oak
Victorian Ebonised Love/Conversation Seat
Located in Tetbury, GB
A Victorian plush ebonized love/conversation seat with upholstered red button back.
A gorgeous
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa Red Fabric Conversation
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
.
Further pieces of the Conversation Sofa set collection are the lounge, two-seater, single-seater, ottoman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Three-Seater Conversation Upholstered Blue Sofa Satyendra Pakhale, 21st Century
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
pieces of the Conversation Sofa set collection are the lounge, two-seater, single-seater, ottoman and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Two seater Conversation Upholstered Blue Sofa Satyendra Pakhale 21st Century
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
pieces of the Conversation Sofa set collection are the lounge, three-seater, single-seater, ottoman and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Single Seater Conversation Upholstered Blue Sofa Satyendra Pakhale, 21st Century
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
pieces of the Conversation Sofa set collection are the lounge, three-seat, two-seat, ottoman and grand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Upholstered Lounge Sofa Conversation Blue Textile
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
collection are the two-seater, three-seater, single-seater, ottoman and grand ottoman.
Lounge Conversation
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Jon Jansen Solid Mahogany Tripod Dining Table.
By Jon Jansen
Located in Auckland, AUK
design in the 1950s. A round table top is perfect for an intimate dinner conversation.
137cm diameter
Category
Vintage 1950s New Zealand Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Circle Sectional with Chrome Nail Heads & Lucite Legs in Charcoal Grey Velvet
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
Two pieces make up this sophisticated half circle! Great for intimate conversations. Fixed seat and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lucite
Antique Steel Elephant, Hand Made Elephant, India Arts & Craft, Decoration Piece
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
interior. A true conversation piece. The seat can move so you can use the Elephant also as storage. For
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
Antique French Painted Bench, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
provides an inviting seat for conversation with a friend or contemplation when alone. The seat height is 16".
Category
Antique 1890s French Arts and Crafts Benches
Materials
Oak
Wordy Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
conversation starter. This seater boasts not only a comfortable place to sit, but a recycled vintage chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
$1,900
Arlequin and Colombine
By Patrick Pietropoli
Located in Boston, MA
Two figures in conversation, one seated, one standing. In an empty, grey room, the figures are
Category
2010s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Canvas, Digital
Victorian Walnut Conversation Seat
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut conversation seat, remaining in very good condition
Category
Antique 19th Century English Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
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Conversation Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the conversation seat you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, every conversation seat was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect conversation seat — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A conversation seat made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made conversation seat over the years, but those crafted by George Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Conversation Seat?
Prices for a conversation seat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,628 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,653.
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.
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