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Conversation seat ONE 2 ONE, by Reda Amalou
Conversation seat ONE 2 ONE, by Reda Amalou

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

Antique Circular Hand Carved Indonesian Padouk Wood Ottoman Seat
Antique Circular Hand Carved Indonesian Padouk Wood Ottoman Seat

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

French Victorian Bamboo Tete-a-tete
French Victorian Bamboo Tete-a-tete

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

French Victorian Bamboo Tete-a-tete
French Victorian Bamboo Tete-a-tete

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

Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete
Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete

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
French Victorian Tubular Tete-a-tete

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
American Victorian Wicker Tete-a-tete

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

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

original Antique Victorian circa 1840-1860 Chesterfield Window conversation seats with the period oversized

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Cesare Lacca, two-seater conversation sofa
Cesare Lacca, two-seater conversation sofa

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
Swedish Three-Seater Conversation Sofa, Sweden, 1940s

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
Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century

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

1 OF 2 BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFIELD CONVERSATION TETE A TETE SEAT SOFAs
1 OF 2 BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFIELD CONVERSATION TETE A TETE SEAT SOFAs

1 OF 2 BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFIELD CONVERSATION TETE A TETE SEAT SOFAs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

collectable, Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield tufted conversation, Tete a Tete sofa chair Please note the

Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Contemporary Warm White Chenille and Wood Curved Conversation Sofa
Italian Contemporary Warm White Chenille and Wood Curved Conversation Sofa

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

Bunny Williams Home Amelia Petite Swivel Chair
Bunny Williams Home Amelia Petite Swivel Chair

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

Paul Frankl Set of 20 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950
Paul Frankl Set of 20 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950

Paul Frankl Set of 20 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950

By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company

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

21st Century Bagnone Garden Marble Bench
21st Century Bagnone Garden Marble Bench

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

Designer Armchair ‘UMI’ by WOO – Artistic Modern Lounge Chair
Designer Armchair ‘UMI’ by WOO – Artistic Modern Lounge Chair

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
White Matte Lacquer and Natural Cane Back Lounge Chair, Soho Collection

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

Red Leather ‘Alice’ High Back Dining Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan, Italy, 1980
Red Leather ‘Alice’ High Back Dining Chairs by Giorgio Cattelan, Italy, 1980

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

Sculpture Italy Glazed porcelain  majolica  Domenico Poloniato  Geisha
Sculpture Italy Glazed porcelain  majolica  Domenico Poloniato  Geisha

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

005 Reign Chair
005 Reign Chair

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

Suzani Embroidered Cast-Iron Stool - Unique Boho Accent Piece
Suzani Embroidered Cast-Iron Stool - Unique Boho Accent Piece

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

Louis XIII Style 19th Century French Os de Mouton Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
Louis XIII Style 19th Century French Os de Mouton Walnut Armchairs, a Pair

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
Early 20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Style Living Room Set or Salon Suite

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

Rare Italian Art Nouveau Antique Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Rare Italian Art Nouveau Antique Living Room Set or Salon Suite

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

Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950
Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany & Latte Bouclé c. 1950

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

Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina Italian Design 1993
Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina Italian Design 1993

Revers Chair by Andrea Branzi for Cassina Italian Design 1993

By Andrea Branzi, Cassina

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
Engraving "Dressing For The Masquerade" Late 18th by Bartolozzi GEORGE MORLAND

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

Victorian Ebonised Love/Conversation Seat
Victorian Ebonised Love/Conversation Seat

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
Contemporary Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa Red Fabric Conversation

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
Three-Seater Conversation Upholstered Blue Sofa Satyendra Pakhale, 21st Century

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
Two seater Conversation Upholstered Blue Sofa Satyendra Pakhale 21st Century

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
Single Seater Conversation Upholstered Blue Sofa Satyendra Pakhale, 21st Century

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
Contemporary Upholstered Lounge Sofa Conversation Blue Textile

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.
Jon Jansen Solid Mahogany Tripod Dining Table.

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
Circle Sectional with Chrome Nail Heads & Lucite Legs in Charcoal Grey Velvet

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
Antique Steel Elephant, Hand Made Elephant, India Arts & Craft, Decoration Piece

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
Antique French Painted Bench, circa 1890

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
Wordy Armchair

Wordy Armchair

Unavailable|$1,900

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

Arlequin and Colombine

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
Victorian Walnut Conversation Seat

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

Leather Mid Century Conversation Seat
Leather Mid Century Conversation Seat

Leather Mid Century Conversation Seat

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Absolutely stunning 'tête-à-tête' or conversation seat. This classic seat has been freshly

Category

20th Century French Country Loveseats

Materials

Leather

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Conversation Seat
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Conversation Seat

19th Century Victorian Ebonized Conversation Seat

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian ebonized conversation seat, having an ebonized

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Loveseats

Extraordinary English Surrealist Prototype Conversation Seat
Extraordinary English Surrealist Prototype Conversation Seat

Extraordinary English Surrealist Prototype Conversation Seat

Located in Kent, Dover

An unusual English surrealist prototype conversation seat of sensual design, of good heavy

Category

Vintage 1970s English Loveseats

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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.

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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.

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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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