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
$3,982
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
$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
$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
$5,800
H 34.5 in W 59.75 in D 27.5 in
Superb Antique French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Expandable Daybed and Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant antique French Louis XVI carved walnut daybed and settee featuring a beautifully detailed neoclassical frame and tailored neutral new upholstery. The tall open ends are frame...
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Baroque Walnut Bench. Offered is a handsome 18th century Italian Baroque walnut bench from the Tuscany region of Italy that has graceful arms which is profession...
Velvet, Walnut
Classic Vintage Walnut & Rush Seat Loveseat Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic walnut frame and rush seat traditional vintage loveseat or bench. Lovely knot detail at top back of the frame. Arm height 26.5. Seat depth 18
Rush, 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
Pair of Italian Baroque Style Scroll Arm Benches 5 Ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of Italian hand-carved scroll arm benches made in the Baroque taste. The bench seats feature highly carved beech frames with intricate designs having a floral motif. The f...
Fabric, Beech
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
$2,641Sale 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
Fine Carved Antique French Settee with High Arms
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A notable early French settee in a custom fabric treatment. The frame with high arms and canted back corners. Carved ribbon and leaf motifs on the crest rail, ribbon motif on the sea...
Wood
$2,800
H 27.5 in W 26 in D 18.5 in
Antique Venetian Rococo Pierced Bench Settee- Hand Carved Bleached Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and exquisite Venetian Rococo-style pierced settee, a true sculpture in wood, embodying the ethereal romance of 18th-century Venice. This exceptional bench captivates with it...
Linen, Wood
$2,950Sale Price|50% Off
H 43.5 in W 62 in D 26 in
Louis XVI Style Settee, 19th Century Walnut with New Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved frame in dark walnut finish with a carved wreath of roses at the crest. Having a reeded carved leg and a shaped and delicately curved arm. It is newly upholstere...
Walnut
Louis XV daybed in carved wood, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV daybed in carved wood, 18th century, good structure, upholstery needs to be redone
Wood
$4,725
H 22.84 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Javanese Carved Ceremonial Sunat Throne Chair, Indonesia, circa 1900
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional antique Javanese ceremonial throne chair, originating from Java, Indonesia, and dating most likely to the late 19th or early 20th century. Traditionally associated wi...
Cane, Wood
$1,856 / 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
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
$1,343 / 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
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$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
$4,937 / 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
Fontana Arte, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced by Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s.
Brass
$8,123 / 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
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
Wedgwood Black and White Jasper "Pegasus" Covered Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
The black jasper ovoid body decorated in white relief with the Apotheosis of Virgil after John Flaxman, the shoulder with snake handles above Medusa masks, the domed cover with Pegas...
Porcelain
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Rattan Drape Side Table
Located in Paris, FR
Side Table Rattan Drape with all structure in rattan in natural finish.
Rattan
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
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$1,178Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...
Bouclé
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