$8,178
H 39.77 in Dm 66.93 in
1 OF 2 BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFIELD CONVERSATION TETE A TETE SEAT SOFAs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield tufted conversation, Tete a Tete sofa chair Please note the
Leather
19th Century Confident / Conversation Seat / Tête-à-tête
Located in Paris, FR
19th century confident in rosewood. France, circa 1860.
Rosewood
$8,178
H 39.77 in Dm 66.93 in
HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFiELD COVERSION TETE A TETE SOFA SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable, Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield tufted conversation, Tete a Tete sofa chair Please note the
Leather
French Victorian Tubular Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian style tubular upholstered conversation seat/tete-a-tete (by YVES MARTHELOT circa
Upholstery
Italian Venetian Peacock Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
conversation seat (tete-a-tete)
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
Upholstery, Wicker
$12,500
H 30.32 in W 41.34 in D 19.69 in
Tibetan Carved Wood “Tête a Tête” Love Seat, Tibet 19th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
piece to behold. There are two types of love seats, this form is known as a tête-à-tête, courting
Wood
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
Upholstery, Walnut
$9,958 / item
H 24.81 in W 70.87 in D 30.32 in
Glas Italia Tête-à-Tête Two-Seater Sofa in Glass with Cushions Twin Facing Seats
By Glas Italia, Piero Lissoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
: Glas Italia Collection: Tête-à-Tête Product Type: Two-seater sofa Material: 19 mm extra-light tempered
Fabric, Glass
American Victorian Red Velvet Tete-a-tete
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian rosewood carved double swivel seat tete a tete with table center and red velvet
Velvet, Rosewood
$9,653 / item
H 24.81 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
Glas Italia Tête-à-Tête Two-Seater Sofa in Glass - Side table on the Right
By Glas Italia, Piero Lissoni
Located in Alcamo, IT
. Details: Brand: Glas Italia Collection: Tête-à-Tête Product Type: Two-seater sofa with integrated table
Fabric, Glass
$184,000
H 32.09 in W 41.74 in D 36.23 in
José Zanine Caldas Tête-à-Tête Conversadeira Namoradeira Rocker Lounge Chair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
all, a tête-à-tête: a seat for two, oriented toward communion. But unlike traditional tête-à-tête
Hardwood
Midcentury French Faux Bois Concrete Garden Bench, c. 1940
Located in Wichita, KS
A very rare faux bois concrete confident or tête-à-tête (conversation seat). This beautiful garden
Concrete
Tete-a-Tete Rocker
By Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
The original tete-a-tete seat was created during the pre-Victorian era for intimate conversation
Birch
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
. A corresponding tete-a-tete is available with matching ottoman. Another addition to the collection
Fabric
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 41.74 in D 18.9 in
Tête-À-Tête Wood Bench by The Stone by the Door (American Oak version)
Located in Shanghai, CN
Tête-à-Tête is a modular double seat for two people who have many things to discuss, or that can
Oak
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
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Wrought Iron Tete a Tete Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous Regency Tete-a-Tete bench. An intimate little getaway for two. Sure to add a little
Wrought Iron
Anglo-Indian Elephant Seat Tête à Tête
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique elephant seat or howdah converted to a tête à tête. Featuring a brass canopy frame
Antique Victorian Mahogany Hand Painted Tete a Tete 2 Seat Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Mahogany hand painted Tete a Tete 2 seat bench. Item features hand painted scenes
Mahogany
3 Seat Hotel Tete-a-Tete with Lamp, France, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
3 Seat Hotel Tete-a-Tete with Lamp, France, circa 1930 Ribbed brass rod with new lamp shade
Brass
Vintage Scalamandre Tete a Tete Double Seat Settee Bench Lounge Chair
By Scalamandre
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Scalamandre Tete-a-tete or settee bench chair. A unique duck down filled conversation seat
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 34.06 in W 63.39 in D 63.39 in
EXQUISITELY SHAPED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 3 PERSON CONVERSATION TETE A TETE SOFA SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
Upholstery, Oak
Tete-a-Tete Option Love Seat Sofa by Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin
By Ransom Culler
Located in Chicago, IL
or a tete-a-tete. Please refer to photos for different configurations. Thayer Coggin Label attached
Upholstery
Sold
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
1860-1880, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat with an ornately carved Mahogany
Upholstery, Hardwood
Leather Mid Century Conversation Seat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Absolutely stunning 'tête-à-tête' or conversation seat. This classic seat has been freshly
Leather
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
Metal
Sold
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
Gold Leaf
Swaim Upholstered & Leather Settee Tete A Tete Seating
By Swaim
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This comfortable settee, or tete a tete seats two generously, creating a nook for reading or
Leather
Sold
H 34 in W 54 in D 14 in
Hollywood Regency Ebony Window Bench, Dorothy Draper Style, Boucle, Double Seat
By Dorothy Draper, Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Style window bench or tete a tete seat. The ebony frame having a double reverse C back rest with a deep
Textile, Mahogany, Paint
Tete-a-Tete Option Love Seat Sofa by Ransom Culler for Thayer Coggin
By Ransom Culler
Located in Chicago, IL
or a tete-a-tete. Please refer to photos for different configurations. Thayer Coggin Label attached
Upholstery
19th c. Natural Wicker and Marble Tete-A-Tete
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century French wicker tete-a-tete or conversation seat featuring two chairs with woven
Marble
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 22 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Tete a Tete attributed to Woodard
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find vintage garden, patio, poolside Tete a Tete two seat bench, attributed to Woodard
Wrought Iron
"Tete a Tete" Seat
Located in Sidmouth, Devon
A truly romantic little 19th century love seat. A "tete-a-tete" seat (literally "head-to-head
Iron
Victorian tete a tete
Located in Hudson, NY
Victorian tete a tete with caned seat and four upholstered cushions
Mahogany
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
Anglo-Indian Ebony Tete-A-Tete Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anglo-Indian solid ebony tete-a-tete style chair with cane seats. Spindle turned backs and center
Sold
H 31.75 in W 44.5 in D 13.75 in
Vintage Verner Panton White Phantom Innovation Plastic Dining or Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Atlanta, GA
different ways! From a laid back lounge chair, a high back dining chair, a two seater tete-a-tete and even a
Plastic
José Zanine Caldas ‘Namoradeira’ Tête-à-tête Rocker Brazil, circa 1980
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
as "sweetheart" the tete-a-tete conversation seat is skilfully sculpted from salvaged Pequi wood an
Hardwood
1890s French Iron Base Marble-Top Cafe Brasserie Table with Tycoon Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
outside on the patio and also in doors, in front of our library for smaller tete-a-tete dining. 27
Marble, Iron
Chinese Export Eight-Panel Lacquered Coromandel Screen
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautifully hand painted and decorated grand scale Chinese export Eight-panel Coromandel screen featuring different hand painted Chinese scene on each side. One side depicting an han...
Brass
$38,077
H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
Walnut
$75,500 / set
H 87 in W 119 in D 18 in
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to creating hand-constructed furnishings...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$16,494
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
Renaissance Style Antique Walnut Trumeau Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A tall and boldly carved, columned walnut trumeau fireplace in the Renaissance style. The upper frieze, with a central cartouche flanked by floral scrolls, is set above the main frie...
Walnut
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
$19,204
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
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
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
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
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