$4,366Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.6 in W 63 in D 55.12 in
Art Deco inspired unique tete-a-tete conversation sofa bench, loveseat 1980
Located in Zevenaar, NL
This unique and one of a kind teet a tete Face to face or vis-a-vis seating arrangement in pearwood is designed by Menno Wieringa, who designed and built unique furniture in the 1970...
Textile, Pearwood
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
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
Hardwood
$4,014
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
$16,331
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
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
Italian Neoclassic Two-Seat Chair Settee, Late 18th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian two-chair back carved-wood settee from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique tête-à-tête (loveseat) from Italy features a straight top-rail along back, above...
Wood
$2,595 / set
H 35 in W 70 in D 25 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Woodard Chantilly Rose Tete-a-tete Style Loveseat
By Russell Woodard, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage wrought iron woodard Chantilly rose Tete-a-Tete Style loveseat. In stock and ready to ship for your enjoyment is this versatile loveseat and table arrangement made by Russ...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
$7,000
H 28 in W 24 in D 59 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. Made from Rosewood with an elaborate "S" form supported by turned and fluted columns ...
Velvet, Rosewood
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
Têtê-à-Têtê by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar 1959 Ebonized wood, upholstery, brass 81W x 28.5D x 28H inches
Brass
Unavailable
H 25 in W 90 in D 39 in
Tuya Love Seat, Tete-a-Tete Sofa in Holly Hunt Fabric with Bronze Finish Feet
By Alexander Purcell Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tuya collection is both architectural and modern, the clean lines and smooth curves send your eye on a visual journey around every piece. This collection contains both seating and su...
Fabric
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Téte-à-téte Loveseat Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Milo Baughman or Thayer Coggin tete-a-tete uhp. Can rotate from a gossip two chair bench to form a settee.
Neisha Crosland Queen Fruit Chintz Moroccan Tête-À-Tête
By Schumacher, Neisha Crosland
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Moroccan tête-à-tête newly upholstered in a stylish Neisha Crosland Silver White Queen Fruit chintz by Schumacher. This charming frame features fretwork, spindles and mo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood
French Antique Tapestry Love Or Tête-À-Tête Seat
Located in London, GB
A charming French Antique Painted Tapestry Love Seat, also known as a conversation or Tête-à-Tête seat. The beautifully carved serpentine crest rail, terminating in gilded acanthus l...
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Sold
H 24.81 in W 50.4 in L 24.81 in
Sublime Original Antique Victorian 1860 Tete a Tete Love Coversation Sofa Seat
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian solid mahogany tete a tete love conversation seat A sublime example, the frame is 100% solid and made from hand...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Tete-a-Tete Option Love Seat Sofa by Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin
By Ransom Culler
Located in Chicago, IL
Clever functional design. One of the back rests swivels (on a wheel) to function as either a settee or a tete-a-tete. Please refer to photos for different configurations. Thayer Cogg...
Upholstery
Sold
H 30.5 in W 72 in D 36 in
Contemporary Modern A. Rudin Custom Made Tete a Tete Sofa Loveseat #2725
By A. Rudin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This luxurious A. Rudin Custom made Tete A Tete #2725 is the perfect addition to any living space. Crafted from the finest materials and featuring a striking hot pink and gold accent...
Fabric
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
Sold
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
Sold
H 30 in W 64.75 in L 30 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Midcentury Tete-a-tete Settee Loveseat Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin midcentury Tete-a-tete settee loveseat sofa Loveseat measures: 64.75 wide x 37.25 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height of 30 inches...
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Tete a Tete Loveseat for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Milo Baughman designed this tete a tete sofa for Thayer Coggin and it has a marvellous feature in that it converts into a right smart Loveseat.
Modern Upholstered Tete-a-Tete
Located in New York, NY
Modern Upholstered Tete-a-Tete. The legs are walnut and newly upholstered.
Wood
Tête-à-tête by Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Ransom Culler
Located in Sarasota, FL
Newly reupholstered in designer cut velvet in topaz beige “Vervain Stonewaves” has a very are art deco feel. Shows as a warm yellow beige. 28”H x 64”W x 34”D x seat height is 17”
Velvet
Sold
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 62 in
Antique Victorian Tufted Tete a Tete Parlor Conversation Bench Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A magnificent Victorian era Tete-A-Tete. Upholstered in a heavy off white tufted fabric. The bench is supported by five turned walnut legs with casters.
Fabric, Walnut
French 19th Century Napoleon III Tête-à-Tête or Confident Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Unusual French armchair called tête-à-tête in French, or conversation chair, 19th century Napoleon III period. The upholstery is original from the time, in fair condition with signs ...
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Signed Harvey Probber Cubo Clusters Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pieces can be arranged in countless interesting configurations including a sculptural tete a tete, smaller loveseats, settees, back-to-back sofas or separate lounge chair seating.
Metal
Sold
H 28 in W 64 in D 34 in
1970s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid Century Tete-A-Tete Loveseat Sofa
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Hollywood, FL
One of a kind sculptural design love seat Thayer Coggin by Milo Baughman . Original gray and white upholstery in excellent vintage condition. Can be refigured in multiple ways. Match...
Fabric
Tete a Tete
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19thC. Anglo Indian Tete a Tete with Cabriole Legs
Horn
Tete a Tete
Located in Hudson, NY
Wicker Tete a Tete
alternating varieties of weaving
caned seats
white painted surface
Wicker, Wood
MIlo Baughman Adjustable Loveseat Tete a Tete Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Long Beach, CA
MIlo Baughman Adjustable Loveseat Tete a Tete Sofa for Thayer Coggin.
Upholstery
1940's Tete a Tete
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual Iron "Tete A Tet" from the mid 1940's. Ball finials. New Sumbrella ,saddle stitched cushions. Extreamly comfortable. Has been stripped and clear coated.
Iron
Edward Wormley Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Classic and Beautiful Tete et Tete sofa, Ed Wormley design
Upholstered in a subtle Knoll Greige wool fabric
"Dunbar made a good choice, as Wormley's work met wi...
A mid 20th century American Tete a Tete
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely mid 20th century American Tete a Tete with ebonized conical legs. Newly reupholstered with a woven beige colored fabric and contrasting white piping.
A tête-à-tête on casters convertible into a sofa
Located in Paris, FR
. Napoleon III period
. XIXth century
Fabric
Sold
H 25 in W 52 in D 24 in
French 19th Century Tufted Leather Tête-à-Tête Conversation Bench with Nailhead
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French tête-à-tête conversation bench from the 19th century, with leather upholstery and turned supports. Born in France during the 19th century, this bench attracts our attention ...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 47 in D 22 in
Fabulously Fun! Louis XVI Style Tete a Tete, Gilt Gold Hand-Carved Design
Located in Westport, CT
Fabulously fun! Louis XVI style Tete a Tete, gilt gold hand-carved design. A wonderful old world charming piece. You get to pick the fabric! Measures: seat height 15 inches.
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tete-a-tete Loveseat
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman loveseat with swivel arms to transform from a loveseat to a tete-a-tete.
Mohair
José Zanine Caldas ‘Namoradeira’ Tête-à-tête Rocker Brazil, circa 1980
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
José Zanine Caldas ‘Namoradeira’ Tête-à-Tête Rocker Brazil circa 1980 Magnificent Brazilian design at its very best, José Zanine Caldas ‘Namoradeira’ Tête-à-Tête Rocker Brazil cir...
Hardwood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$8,351 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
$8,709Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$3,950
H 40 in W 76 in D 29.75 in
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...
Walnut
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Single Tripod Hand Forged Side or Drinks Table, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Single custom tripod hand-forged side or drinks table, in stock Hand-forged iron legs, round top with lip Dark bronze patina Perfect for drinks, side, end table Ready to ship from ou...
Iron
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
$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
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
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