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 century in date.
Velvet, Giltwood
Georgian Style Double Conversation Settee in High-Gloss Red Lacquer
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This distinctive double conversation settee features a sculptural silhouette inspired by classic Georgian forms.
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery, Lacquer
Vintage French Burnt Bamboo Tete a Tete Settee, 1950s, 36\" Height
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage French burnt bamboo tete a tete or conversation settee. Add your cushion of choice.
Bamboo
Vintage Cane and Metal Bistro Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Step back in time with this delightful vintage gossip bench, also known as a telephone bench or conversation settee — a charming piece that once graced hallways and entryways as the ...
Brass
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$4,060Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage French Walnut Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Parlor Bench 54"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French walnut Tete A Tete / sofa settee / conversation lounge chair featuring art deco styling with cabriole legs and double sided seating.
Upholstery, Walnut
Brazilian Modern Loveseat in Imbuia Wood and Sage Mohair, Cimo, Brazil, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Perfect as an accent loveseat, conversation seat, bedroom settee, dressing room piece, or sophisticated entryway statement, it introduces warmth, texture, and mid-century character w...
Mohair, Hardwood
"Grand Italia" Black Leather Daybed by De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzi, Italy, 1979
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in New York, NY
Timeless, sculptural, and well-proportioned, this piece serves beautifully as a statement daybed, settee, or conversation bench in both residential and curated interior settings.
Steel
19th Century Antique Victorian Walnut Conversation Settee
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WALNUT CONVERSATION SETTEE A NOW DIFFICULT TO FIND BUTTON BACK EXAMPLE, WITH CRIMSON UPHOLSTERY AND PIPING.
Walnut
Victorian Conversation Settee Gossip Seat Couch 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful Victorian conversation settee Sometimes referred to as a gossip seat as it's easy to lean in and whisper a bit of goss in your neighbours ear Would work w...
Wood
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian love seat, "Conversation Settee" which dates from Circa 1850.
Upholstery
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in conversation with other guests.
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" which dates from circa 1860.
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany conversation " Sociable Settee" which dates from around 1880.
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut framed conversation seat, also known as a "Sociable Settee", which dates from Circa1850.
Walnut
Antique Victorian Oak Conversation Settee Sofa c.1880
Located in London, GB
In the Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in conversation with other guests.
19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
High victorian conversation sofa circa 1870. 3 carved pierced gothic influenced arms which flow to the central pillar. Stands on 6 carved whorl feet with brass castors. Upholstery...
Walnut
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H 33.47 in W 49.61 in D 24.41 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut love seat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from Circa 1850. It is of half quatrefoil outline, has two sections with a central c...
Walnut
Conversation Settee or Borne Settee from the Napoleon III Period
Located in Paris, FR
A central seat, also called “borne” from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Painted white wood frame, upholstered with "moiré" blue fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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H 32.29 in W 69.3 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Leather Love Seat Conversation Settee Sofa 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a very large fantastic English antique early Victorian walnut and leather framed conversation seat, also known as a "Sociable Settee", which dates from Circa 1850.
Leather, Walnut
Rare High Victorian Large Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb Quality Victorian Conversation Museum Settee Circa 1870. This Sofa Has Just Been Completely Re-upholstered Using Tradition Methods And Is In Superb Structural Condition.
Walnut Framed and Upholstered Conversation Seat
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed upholstered conversation settee of shaped circular cruciform construction, each of the four sections is removable and can be locked into place, with curved seat and out...
Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Circular Banquet Sofa Settee Custom Made Brown Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
It would be wonderful used as a conversation settee in a hotel lobby, salon, or office waiting area, but it would be equally as wonderful in your home.
Leather
19th Century Carved Conversation Borne Settee Tête-à-tête
Located in Culver City, CA
This borne settee or conversation sofa would look incredible in a large entryway of a home, hotel, or perhaps other retail commercial space.
Hardwood, Walnut
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H 57.09 in Dm 64.97 in L 57.09 in
1980s Italian Wood Gold Leaf Red Velvet Conversation Borne Settee Round Sofa
Located in Carimate, Como
Round circular sofa, borne settee, tete a tete, confidante or conversation seat, over the centuries it’s taken many names, shapes and forms.
Gold Leaf
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 with one extra seat. There are three curved, upholstered, and tufted arms on a painted...
Metal
Antique George III Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This George III settee is a conversation starter in any space. Crafted with timeless style in mind, it’s upholstery with red silk with an urn and floral motif on meteoric gold silk t...
Fabric, Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Pair of Original Art Deco Period Oak Conversation Seats
Located in London, GB
A wonderful and highly unusual pair of Art Deco period conversation seats. These were made in England, they date from the 1920-1930’s. The design is stunning and it is extremely u...
Oak
Edwardian Mahogany Chair Back Settee
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Whether you’re furnishing a formal sitting area or looking for a standout accent piece, this settee will draw admiration and spark conversation.
Mahogany
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H 36 in W 50 in D 33 in
Antique American Carved Mahogany Conversation Sofa Chair Loveseat Tête-à-Tête
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality late Victorian conversation chair/sofa or (Tête-à-Tête) Circa 1890. This finely carved and upholstered serpentine shaped chair/sofa for two people, allowing the sitter...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 35.04 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in
STUNNING ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 CONVERSATION "TETE A TETE" SOFA BENCH CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian circa 1860-1880, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat with an ornately...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Unusual French Napoleon III Tufted Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
A small French settee designed for 2 people, almost allowing for a face to face conversation.
Fabric
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H 41 in W 98 in D 48.5 in
Large Pair of Early 20th Century Hotel Demilune Settee's Conversation Seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Edwardian conversation sofa of large proportions circa 1910. This sofa is as large as they come, at over 8ft in diameter its able to seat 10-12 adults. Richly upholstered with deep...
Oak
Upholstered Borne Or Circular Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Round Sofa - Borne Settee. Known as conversation seat. Arose during Napoleon III period in France (mid 1800's).
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian mahogany and burgundy button back leather double seat conversation settee or love seat, circa 1890. It has two individual seats with tub sh...
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H 35.04 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in conversation with other guests.
Upholstery, Walnut
Conversation Settee or Borne Settee from the Napoleon III Period
Located in Paris, FR
A central seat, also called “borne” from the Napoleon III period, circa 1860. Gilt wood frame, upholstered with beige rose satin silk fabric.
Fabric, Giltwood
Hollywood Regency Round / Circular Conversation Settee, Sofa, or Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A circular form conversation tete or sofa from the 1970s. It features three large sitting areas with a high back in a round shape. Upholstery is original and clean, legs are walnut c...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood. France, circa 1860.
Rosewood
Rare and Stunning Victorian Period Walnut Antique Conversation Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
Rare & Stunning Victorian Period walnut antique conversation settee. The upper section with four deep buttoned oval padded back rests, surmounted by a turned walnut finial and with f...
Rare Walnut Victorian Period Love or Conversation Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare walnut Victorian Period love/conversation settee. Having twin revolving seats with padded backs and arms which are raised on turned walnut supports.
Conversation Sofa
Located in Dorking, Surrey
A good rosewood Victorian conversation settee, reupholstered in contemporary fabric
Beautiful Rosewood Early Victorian Period Conversation or Love Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
A beautiful rosewood early Victorian period conversation or love settee. With twin shaped padded back rests having rosewood barley twist supports and finely carved arms above a deep ...
French circa 1890 Tete-a-Tete Conversation Chair / Seat
Located in Mobile, AL
This whimsical 1890s Tete-a-tete features original pale green painted finish with gilt accents, with modern upholstery and trim.
$5,323
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$2,635
H 34.65 in W 41.74 in D 24.41 in
LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional sublime Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère Window seat or Settee P...
Rattan, Giltwood
$7,437Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A traditional late 19th-century Napoleon III chaise or daybed lounge sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid wood, it features elegant oval-back frames with...
Velvet, Wood
$34,850Sale Price|53% Off
H 38.63 in W 80 in D 59 in
A German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano
By Bechstein Piano Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine German 19th Century Louis XVI Style Burr Walnut Bechstein Concert Grand Piano, Serial No. 5655. The beautifully crafted Grand piano, raised on three tapered barrel shaped...
Bronze
$4,047
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
$4,663 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$350,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$5,800 / set
H 26 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
Velvet
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$1,688Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 21 in D 26 in
Rare Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Chair, Hand-Carved, France, Circa 1790
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare and unusual carved and gilt corner chair of the Louis XVI period. The frame is totally carved with scroll work, rosettes, ribbons, with a decorative 'acorn' at the back corner...
Giltwood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
French Victorian Velvet Dalmation Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian style (modern) tufted upholstered velvet tete-a-tete with dalmation design fabric and fringe at base
Velvet, Wood
$18,881
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
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