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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
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
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
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
H 14 in W 32 in D 32 in
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
Located in Queens, NY
conversation seat (tete-a-tete)
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
$3,667 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 42.13 in D 29.14 in
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
$4,447
H 48.82 in W 53.35 in D 53.35 in
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
$1,587 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 30 in
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
$10,214 / item
H 29.53 in W 97.25 in D 25.99 in
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
$4,323 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 45.67 in
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
$6,513 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38.19 in W 44.89 in D 44.89 in
Artisanal Red Polkadot 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Black 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
seat be a conversation starter.
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Green 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Red Polkadot 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Black 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
seat be a conversation starter.
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Green 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Green 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Green 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Black 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
seat be a conversation starter.
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Blue Polkadot 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Blue Polkadot 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Yellow Polkadot 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Red Polkadot 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Black 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Burgundy 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Peach 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Lavender 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Green 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Black 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
seat be a conversation starter.
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Mustard Yellow Polkadot 3 Seater Sofa
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
pioneering artist, and let every seat be a conversation starter.
We have designed the fabric in-house and
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Artisanal Polkadot Peach 3 Seater Sofa with Wooden Legs
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in New York, NY
room. Elevate your home with this exquisite tribute to a pioneering artist, and let every seat be a
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Boho Carved Banana Tree Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a pop of color that immediately draws the eye. This stool is not just a seat; it's a conversation
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Metal
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
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
$92,800 / set
H 32 in W 26 in D 25 in
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
$3,186 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.71 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Boho Patinated Faux Antler Stools - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
incredibly sophisticated. These are more than just seats; they are conversation-starting works of art
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Metal
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28 in W 17.25 in D 14.5 in
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
Oil, Canvas
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
$448 Sale Price
20% Off
H 11.25 in W 13.5 in
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
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
$3,186 / item
H 25.6 in W 30.71 in D 25.6 in
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
$2,708 / item
H 30 in W 29 in D 32 in
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
$4,220 / set
H 41.74 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
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
$3,325
H 24.41 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
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
$2,200
H 34.75 in W 46.5 in D 1.5 in
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
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
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
$2,070 / set
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
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
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
$5,950 / set
H 43.75 in W 26.25 in D 28.25 in
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
$5,701 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
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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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