Super Victorian Conversation Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian two seat conversation sofa, ebony turned legs, brown pot castors, dark beige deep buttoned plush upholstery, in very good overall condition. 29.5" high 47" wid...
Ebony
ViNTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED GREEN SILK & VELOUR UPHOLSTERED CONVERSATION COUCH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite four person Victorian style Conversation sofa with Demask pattern upholstery, Ches...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$6,531Sale Price|20% Off
ANTIQUE 19TH CENTURY HAND CARVED SiLVER METAL WRAP TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, ornately hand carved, Antique Italian “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch ...
Upholstery
1 OF 2 BROWN LEATHER FOUR SEAT CHESTERFIELD CONVERSATION TETE A TETE SEAT SOFAs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield tufted conversation, Tete a Tete so...
Leather
$2,684Sale Price|30% Off
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
$3,238Sale Price|20% Off
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
Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The settee has buttoned red velvet upholstery and stands on turned legs. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could f...
Velvet, Giltwood
19th Century Victorian Conversation Sofa Gossip Bench
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare 19th century four seated round upholstered conversation sofa or 'gossip bench', heavily carved to the legs and skirt and with carved scrolled arms between each of the four sea...
Walnut
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.
Walnut
Rare High Victorian Large Conversation Settee Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb Quality Victorian Conversation Museum Settee Circa 1870.
Victorian Walnut Conversation Seat
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian walnut three seat conversation sofa, original brass cup castors, and recent blue damask upholstery, in overall excellent condition.
Walnut
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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
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat Please note the delivery fee lis...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Leather Deep Buttoned Conversation Sofa
Located in London, GB
A very large and extremely impressive antique leather four seater conversation sofa in the Victorian style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1960s.
Leather
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H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 45.67 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BURR WALNUT TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch with Burr...
Upholstery, Walnut
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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
This is an antique conversation sofa. A English, fruitwood loveseat, tête-à-tête or courting bench, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Fruitwood
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H 34.65 in W 60.63 in D 60.63 in
Fine Antique Hand Carved Walnut Framed circa 1870 Conversation Lobby Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable circa 1870 hand cared Walnut framed Conversation couch This sofa is pure art furniture, it looks elegant ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Victorian Conversation Seat Gossip Couch 1880 Sofa
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a Victorian-era conversation seat - also known as a "tête-à-tête" sofa or courting chair, a unique and romantic piece of 19th-century furniture Upholstered in William...
Wood
Victorian Conversation Seat Ebony Gossip Couch 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian conversation seat Sometimes also referred to as a "tête-à-tête" sofa Circa 1880 and has a refined ebony finish with gilt accents The seat feature...
Giltwood
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
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H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian C1860 Walnut Chaise Longue or Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique fine quality Victorian C1860 walnut chaise longue or conversation sofa.
Walnut
Antique Victorian Oak Conversation Settee Sofa c.1880
Located in London, GB
This a fantastic English antique Victorian oak conversation sofa which dates from around 1880.
Sold
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
It is of quatrefoil outline with four divisions, the deep button backs and seats, raised on a foliate carved apron and cabochon clasped cabriole legs, terminating in scroll feet. In...
Leather, Walnut
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H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Antique Fine Quality Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Victorian Walnut Chaise Longue, circa 1860 – an elegant conversation sofa of superb quality and craftsmanship.
Walnut
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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
19th Century Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
The settee has stunning buttoned upholstery and stands on carved cabriole legs terminating in brass castors. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middl...
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
The settee has buttoned velvet upholstery and stands on turned legs that terminate in the original brass castors. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the ...
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The settee has stunning buttoned pink upholstery with a fringed border and stands on turned walnut egs terminating in brass and ceramic castors. In Victorian times conversation so...
Upholstery
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
We can arrange this for you if required. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could freely engage in conversation wi...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
The settee has buttoned gilt blocked blue velour upholstery and stands on carved supports with short cabriole legs. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in t...
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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.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Leather Conversation Sofa
Located in London, GB
This antique Victorian deep buttoned leather conversation sofa is in good original condition.
Leather
Antique Conversation 3 Person Victorian Chair Petite Sofa With Carved Legs
By Modern Georgian
Located in Bensalem, PA
A rare and impressive 19th century 3 person conversation lobby sofa with carved mahogany legs that have brass castors
Upholstery, Wood
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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
The settee has stunning buttoned upholstery and stands on carved cabriole legs terminating in brass and ceramic castors. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed ...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 29.93 in
FiNE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT BROWN LEATHER CONVERSATION CHESSBOARD COUCH TETA A TETA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
William IV style, Mahogany framed, Brown leather upholstered Teta a Teta Conversation couch with Burr Walnut Chessboard , Circa 1860-1880 Please note the delivery fee listed is just...
Leather, Walnut
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H 38.98 in Dm 64.97 in
George Smith "Conversation Piece" Four-Seat Sofa in Raspberry Red Italian Velvet
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello friends. On offer on this occasion is a supremely-rare, superb George Smith "Conversation Piece" four-seat deep-buttoned sofa, dressed in a peerless, elegant, top-grade and ...
Velvet
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