19th Century Italian Renaissance Venetian Tête-à-Tête Courting Bench w/ Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and romantic work of art, this 19th-century Italian Tête-à-Tête, also known as a Vis-à-Vis or Courting Bench, is the ultimate symbol of 19th-century salon elega...
Iron
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
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. Made from Rosewood with an elaborate "S" form supported by turned and fluted columns ...
Velvet, Rosewood
$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. These benches are also known ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Tibetan Carved Wood “Tête a Tête” Love Seat, Tibet 19th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
There are two types of love seats, this form is known as a tête-à-tête, courting bench, or conversation bench. In this form, the two seats are arranged in an S shape, so that two peo...
Wood
19th Century Staffordshire Figures Under an Arbor
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Staffordshire figure group of a couple who appear to be courting sitting on a bench under an arbor with leaves and groups of flowers.
Ceramic
Antique American Victorian Wicker And Caned Settee or Courting Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
An American Victorian rolled back wicker settee with ornate wicker & bobbin design to the back, cane seat with new custom cushion in William Morris Arts & Crafts style upholstery. S...
Upholstery, Wicker, Cane
Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Courting Bench, with urn form finials on plaque form back, blue upholstered seating on five wood legs. 36.5" H x 56" W x 13" D; seat: 17.5" D.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Iron Garden Têtê-a-Têtê
Located in Redding, CT
This romantic, Victorian style bench is often called the courting bench allowing a couple to sit facing each other for greater intimacy of conversation.
Iron
Sold
H 27.17 in W 43.71 in D 26.78 in
Antique Conversation Sofa, English, Fruitwood, Loveseat, Tete-a-Tete, Courting
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A English, fruitwood loveseat, tête-à-tête or courting bench, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Fruitwood
Vintage Old English Hepplewhite Style Courting Bench in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A highly decorative, classic Old English bench in mahogany with off white seat cushions. In great shape for it's age.
Mahogany
Vintage Old English Hepplewhite Style Courting Bench in Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A highly decorative, classic Old English bench in mahogany with a classical print fabric seat cushion and gold detailing. In great shape for it's age.
Mahogany
Sold
H 19.5 in W 46.25 in D 17.25 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut & Tapestry Bench, Courting Scene, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian bench offers tapestry seat having courting scene with figures in countryside setting over carved walnut base raised on scroll form legs with scrolled foliate stret...
Tapestry, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Open Crescent Back Italian Bench with Blue Upholstery
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Mid-Century Open Crescent Back Courting Italian Bench. Refinished and reupholstered in this stunning blue and white screenprint fabric by Vern Yip exclusively for Trend This stunning...
Fabric, Wood
Old English Hepplewhite Style "Courting Bench" in Walnut
Located in New Orleans, LA
Old English Hepplewhite style "courting bench". Walnut. Circa 1900
Walnut
Scottish Courting Bench
Located in Southampton, NY
Scottish Courting Bench, Re-edition Made in England, Beautiful Soft Cognac Leather, Handsome turned legs, stylish back, very comfortable.
BAR HARBOR WICKER TETE-E-TETE
Located in Sheffield, MA
Also known as a conversation chair and "courting bench". White painted finish. (Can be re-painted any color on request.)
Cane
Bar Harbor Wicker Tete-e-tete
Located in Sheffield, MA
Also known as a conversation chair and "courting bench" Black painted finish. (Can be re-painted any color on request.)
Cane
Unique Victorian Style Tete-a-Tete / Settee / Courting Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Nobody can walk past this asymmetrical tete-a-tete / settee / courting bench without taking a second glance or making a comment about it.
Wood, Upholstery
$3,213Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
$3,850
H 41 in W 75 in D 33.5 in
Refined and Chic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Settee Sofa Canape Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined French Louis XV carved walnut settee, circa 1920, embodies the elegance and sophistication of classic French design. With its graceful serpentine back, scrolled arms, an...
Walnut
$3,495
H 36 in W 56 in D 24 in
Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880. Direct from England, a distinctive antique Victorian chaise lounge bench with elegant proportions and ex...
Textile, Walnut
$2,650
H 29.5 in W 68 in D 17 in
Handsome Henredon Louis XV style Upholstered Walnut Bench Mid-Century
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Henredon Louis XV style carved walnut bench with curved arms upholstered in a classic neutral tone tweed fabric. Measures approx 68”w x 17”d x 29.5”h, seat height measures 21”h.
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench Settee with Carved Wood Frame, 1980s
Located in Perkasie, PA
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Bench Settee – 74482 This charming French Louis XV-style bench settee combines graceful proportions, fine carved detailing, and a fresh modern prin...
Upholstery
$1,600
H 33.5 in W 50 in D 31 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Frame Settee with Gold Dragon Upholstery and Down Filled Cushion. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 50" W x 31"...
Fabric, Walnut
French Restauration Style Walnut Upholstered Bench, Circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
European Restauration Period Style Upholstered Bench. Hand carved walnut, recently re-upholstered in a high quality grayish-taupe color cotton velour. Completely restored and refinis...
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,500
H 35.5 in W 48 in D 25 in
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Bellflower Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee...
Walnut
A George III Style Hand Carved Mahogany Settee, Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant hand carved mahogany George III double frame back settee. The oval backs with plume spalt in center with gently formed ridge arms and tapering legs. The seat in 100% new ...
Silk, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Upholstered Bench
Located in Doylestown, PA
Lovely French Louis XVI style carved mahogany upholstered bench, circa 1920. Gently scrolled arms feature floral carving on the top with carved detail flowing down to the all-around...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,750
H 32 in W 48 in D 25 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Tufted Tete-A-Tete Settee Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Carved Ornate Figural Walnut Button Tufted Tete-a-Tete Parlor Settee Newly Upholstered in Italian Full Grain Distressed Whiskey Italian Leather T...
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Three Seat Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate the charm and sophistication of your living space with this Lovely Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Three-Seat Settee, a masterpiece of classic design and craftsman...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,646Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – Elegant 19th Century Seating An elegant Victorian walnut chaise longue, circa 1860, which showcases excellent cra...
Walnut
$4,995
H 39.75 in W 103 in D 29.5 in
Antique French Rococo Louis XV–style Carved Cane Salon Suite Bench Settee
Located in High Point, NC
Invite a little romance into your home with this exceptionally graceful Louis XV–style salon bench, a captivating piece composed of expansive carved cane and rattan. With its sweepin...
Cane, Rattan, Wood
$3,800
H 39.25 in W 49.5 in D 23 in
French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French elegant and well-made antique carved walnut sofa, loveseat or settee. Classic example of the French Louis XVI style: the quality is superb, the frame has crisp and intricate ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Petite Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Double Cane Settee Bench
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Antique Louis XV style double caned settee featuring intricately carved wood detailing and 3” damask seat cushion. This piece is very well constructed and high quality-just look at ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Tete-a-Tete
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Tete a Tete with carved wood frame and an upholstered, linen-blend, cushioned seats.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,300 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
Brutalist, Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Double Decker Lamp by Streicher Goods
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Double Decker lamp is a tall, brutalist-inspired table lamp, perfect for lighting in larger living spaces, created by Streicher Goods in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp is composed of a...
Brass
$1,694 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$1,345 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
$4,807 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
Contemporary Chaise Longue 'Cherlon' by Carmworks
By Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez
Located in Paris, IDF
Chaise Longue Cherlon by Camilo Andres Rodriguez Marquez (aka CarmWorks) Rattan / Burnt wood or natural Each piece is made to order and hand crafted by the artist. Dimension...
Leather, Rattan, Wood
$7,909 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
$1,807 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
$956Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.5 in Dm 2 in
Set of 12 Ruby Red Cut to Clear Cordials, Attributed to St. Louis
By St. Louis Crystal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 12 ruby red cut to clear cordials, attributed to St. Louis, Each one with snowflake cut glass panels, with intricate cut six stem petal motif foot (base) Unsigned Each glass...
Cut Glass
Marble Scalloped Sink Basin
Located in Robertsbridge, England
Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Optional backsplash Custom sizes available
Marble
Spring- Apollo and Animals
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover for The Saturday Evening Post, published March 30, 1929. J.C. Leyendecker's holiday covers, particularly his iconic New Year's baby, were instrumental in driving The...
Canvas, Oil
Marc Bankowsky, Four-Panel Plaster Screen, France, 2008
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary four-panel screen in polyester plaster by Marc Bankowsky. A designer and decorator for the past 20 years, Marc Bankowsky creates uniquely beautiful furniture and access...
Rope
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Frill Pendant Light – A An early French glass coolie pendant light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass with a clear f...
Brass
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