French Victorian Tete-a-Tete by Yves Marthelot, Upholstered, 1980s
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian style tubular upholstered conversation seat/tete-a-tete (by YVES MARTHELOT circa 1980s) (small tears to fabric) (sold AS IS)
Upholstery
19th Century American Victorian Tete-a-Tete in Rosewood & Red Velvet
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian rosewood carved double swivel seat tete a tete with table center and red velvet upholstery
Velvet, Rosewood
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
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Garden Tete-a-Tete
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add this vintage painted metal Tete-a-Tete to your garden for added seating, charm and interest. Garden bench, outdoor seating, tete a tete.
Wire
French Victorian Bamboo Tete-a-Tete, Handcrafted Seating, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bamboo 3 section conversation seat (tete a tete) with center post and upholstered seats and backs.
Bamboo
Victorian Conversation Seat Settee Couch Tete-a-tete Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian mahogany conversation seat or conversation settee dating to circa 1860 An unusual and highly decorative piece, the seat features a sculptural arrangement ...
Mahogany
French Victorian Bamboo Tete-a-Tete Seat, Upholstered, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bamboo 3 section conversation seat (tete a tete) with center post and upholstered seats and backs.
Bamboo, Upholstery
19th Century Victorian Mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to Head) Lovers Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare English 19th Century Victorian mahogany "Tête-à-Tête" (Head to head) Lovers or Kissing Settee, The rounded arched crests over S-shaped arms with lion mask termin...
Mahogany
Victorian Wicker Tete-a-Tete by Heywood Wakefield, Early 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian (Mission) natural wicker tete-a-tete (conversation seat) with shaped back and tapestry upholstered seat and back.
Upholstery, Wicker
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
TETE A TATE 19TH CENTURY ViCTORIAN CARVED WALNUT FOUR SEAT CONVERSATION COUCH
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional 19th century Victorian carved walnut four-seat conversation chair, or tête-à-tête, a wonderfully theatrical piece of period furnit...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
1930's Tete a Tete
Located in New York, NY
1930's Victorian Tete a Tete
Velvet
Victorian Courting Chair Tete-a-Tete
Located in Fair Oaks, CA
Beautiful chair, late Victorian age. This has one repair to a part of the spools but not structural damage and you can't tell unless you look closely. Upholstery in great condition.
1930's Tete a Tete
Located in New York, NY
1930's Victorian Tete a Tete
Velvet
Vintage Iron Garden Têtê-a-Têtê
Located in Redding, CT
Classic sculptural garden tete a tete in iron. This piece would be a great focal point for a garden.
Iron
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.
Mahogany
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
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
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
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
Sold
H 24.81 in W 50.4 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
Porcelain Tete a Tete service, 19th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Tete a Tete service in hand-painted porcelain with various decorations and workmanship. Consists of teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl and two cups with saucers. 19th-century European pr...
Porcelain
Sold
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
Sold
H 4.73 in W 8.67 in D 45.28 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Bachelor or Tete-a-tete Tea Set Ivory Handle
By Nathan & Hayes
Located in VALENZA, IT
Fine sterling bachelor sterling silver tea set. Finely chiselled and engraved on the entire outside with scroll and torchon motifs. The inside of the milk jug and sugar bowl is fi...
Sterling Silver
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.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Victorian Wicker Tete a Tete
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and sexy Victorian period wicker Tete a Tete, Classic and dramatic form, hard to find example.
Wicker, Cane
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.
Fabric, Walnut
Victorian tete a tete
Located in Hudson, NY
Victorian tete a tete with caned seat and four upholstered cushions
Mahogany
Unique Victorian Style Tete-a-Tete / Settee / Courting Bench
Located in Houston, TX
If you are looking for a conversation piece for your eclectic space, look no further! Nobody can walk past this asymmetrical tete-a-tete / settee / courting bench without taking a se...
Wood, Upholstery
$10,625
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,622Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 29.53 in W 102.37 in D 47.25 in
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
Velvet, Beech
$8,159 / 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
1980's French Louis XV Style Cane Settee, Italy
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exquisite Louis XV style hand carved French caned settee with loose notched cushion. Crafted in Italy c. 1980's, ready for use. Additional dimensions: 19.5" H seat / 24" H arm.
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
$1,500
H 25 in W 37 in D 16 in
Miniature Victorian Revival Red Velvet & Carved Mahogany Chaise Lounge Dog Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Miniature Victorian-style fainting couch (also referred to as a chaise lounge or méridienne), cira 1970s. Featuring an asymmetrical, left-facing sweeping silhouette, this statement p...
Velvet, Mahogany
$1,400
H 29.52 in W 31.5 in D 59 in
New Garden, Patio or Dining Table in Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New garden, patio or dining table in wrought iron. You can choose this pattern in round or rectangular table and then, choose the top (glass, mosaic, marble, ceramic...) and color...
Wrought Iron
20th C. French Neoclassical Iron Tête-À-Tête Garden Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A beautifully crafted 20th century wrought iron tête-à-tête banquette garden bench crafted in a dramatic French Neoclassical style. The bench features elegant hand-forged iron constr...
Wrought Iron
$1,280
H 33.47 in W 51.58 in D 11.42 in
Mid-20th Century, Decorative French Wrought Iron Garden Bench, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming mid-century French wrought iron garden bench featuring elegant scrollwork and a light, airy construction. The decorative backrest and curved armrests give the piece a roma...
Wrought Iron
19th century French iron garden bench ...
Located in Brecht, BE
a very elegant and charming piece of the 19th century, made in France circa 1850, can be used outside as garden bench but works inside the house as well..
Iron
$835Sale Price|53% Off
H 36 in W 73 in D 24 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Trenton, NJ
nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its ebonized wood frame features exquisite carvings that highlight the skill and craftsmanship...
Upholstery, Wood
French Mid-19th Century Garden Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A very lovely mid-19th century Garden Bench from the Provence region of France. Beautifully constructed in a curvilinear form from painted iron. Sits very comfortably with excellen...
Iron
$3,500
H 35.88 in W 47.88 in D 26.5 in
Neo-Classical Wrought Iron Garden Patio Bench or Settee with Stylized Arrows
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique stylized heavy wrought iron black garden bench or settee with ovals and scroll work, in the neoclassical style with Italian influence of Gio Ponti style gold Arrows and concen...
Wrought Iron
$4,021 / set
H 36.62 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Victorian Armchair in Burgundy Fabric, Wood Frame, Sweden, 1950
Located in Oirlo, LI
This impressive burgundy fabric armchair combines generous proportions with timeless character and inviting comfort. Its high back and deep seat create a wonderfully relaxing seating...
Fabric, Wood
$2,809 / set
H 30.71 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Garnet Red Velvet Slipper Chairs with Brass Casters, Birch Legs
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of Vintage Garnet Red Velvet Slipper Chairs on Birch Legs with Brass Casters Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of vintage slipper chairs, upholstered in garnet red ...
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Parlour Settee Mahogany Sofa Couch Circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant English Victorian parlour settee crafted from mahogany Serpentine shaped frame with carved floral and foliate decoration Just been reupholstered so with new material - clean ...
Mahogany
$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
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$15,439 / item
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
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
$26,225 / set
H 6.7 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France. In the 1970s Hans Hopfer created the Mah Jong...
Fabric
$18,066
H 33.6 in W 55.5 in D 19.6 in
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures. This superbly hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and ...
Glass, Wood
$16,298
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
$10,257
H 46 in W 70.9 in D 30.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...
Wood, Oak
$33,801
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$115,448
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$1,332 / set
H 25.2 in W 13.78 in D 10.24 in
Louis XV Nightstands/Side Tables with Heart Detail C1950s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Pair of French Louis XV Revival Nightstands/Bedside Tables C1950s Gorgeous pair of French Louis XV style nightstands/bedside tables with a sweetheart motif. A delightfully dainty du...
Wood
Diminutive Antique Wrought Iron Garden Bench
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Nice antique garden bench having a wrought iron frame with repeating continuous metal straps which form the seat and back. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready t...
Wrought Iron
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
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