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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
$3,678 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 42.13 in D 29.14 in
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
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
$13,800 / set
H 38.5 in Dm 60 in
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
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 24 in D 59 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
$2,400 Sale Price
40% Off
H 27 in W 33 in D 28 in
Pair of Ken Fulk X Pierre Frey Wing Chairs, 21st Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
the ends of a dining table or as a pair of conversation chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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
$14,000 / set
H 28.5 in W 29.25 in D 29.5 in
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
$1,295
H 27 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Caquetoire Dining Chair in Gypsum & Fiberglass by Brent Warr Studios
By Brent Warr
Located in Bainbridge, GA
-century French conversation chair. A pared-down counterpart to the Lord Chair, this version features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Plaster, Hardwood, Paint
$4,950 / item
H 42 in W 20 in D 22 in
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
Haven Accent Chair
Located in Gurugram, IN
Soft modernity and deliberate design are the quiet statements of Haven Accent Chair by Essentia
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
TOTEM Louis Accent Chair
Located in Gurugram, IN
, this handcrafted chair invites conversation while staying firmly rooted in refined minimalism
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Greenapple Chair, Set of 4 Ellipse Chairs, Beige, Handmade in Portugal
By Greenapple, GF Modern
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
$16,927 / item
H 37.41 in W 20.87 in D 24.41 in
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
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
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
Velvet, Walnut, Wood
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
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
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
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
+55design Molded Leather Dining Chair – Sculptural Comfort & Timeless Craft
By Ilse Lang
Located in Campinas, BR
dining or conversation. The chair’s refined silhouette and architectural form embody both elegance and
Category
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$1,584 / item
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 16.93 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 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
$1,200 / item
H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
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
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
$2,360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
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 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
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
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
$8,500
H 25.2 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Knitting Lounge Chair by Audo Copenhagen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
, conversation-sparking silhouette.
The Knitting Chair is useful for everything from small restaurant spaces and
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
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 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
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
$4,055 / item
H 31.5 in W 31.89 in D 30.32 in
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
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
$2,400 / item
H 24.41 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Forest Lounge Chair with Brass Inlay by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO, Scarlet Splendour
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
$12,037 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 70.08 in W 45.28 in D 51.97 in
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
$2,035 / item
H 30 in W 31 in D 33 in
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
$2,200 / item
H 24.81 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
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
$1,399 / item
H 27.4 in W 29.5 in D 24.4 in
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
$3,766 Sale Price / item
10% Off
H 61.03 in W 35.44 in D 32.41 in
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
$2,200 / item
H 20.48 in Dm 22.84 in
Vintage Machine Age, McKay Craft Cantilevered Leather Sling Lounge Chairs
By Salvatore Bevelacqua, McKay Furniture Corp.
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
$3,897 Sale Price
34% Off
H 37.5 in W 27 in D 24.5 in
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
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
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
$1,875 Sale Price / item
25% Off
H 45.25 in W 24 in D 19 in
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
$6,051
H 61.03 in W 35.44 in D 32.41 in
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
$18,000 / set
H 36 in W 24 in D 28 in
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
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
$3,920 Sale Price
33% Off
H 37 in W 51 in D 30 in
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
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
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
$1,710 / item
H 31 in W 24 in D 20 in
Early Set of 5 Edward Wormley Riemerschmid Chairs, Dunbar Furniture, 1947
By Richard Riemerschmid, Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
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
$29,000 / set
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
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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
- What is a courting chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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