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Functional art Lounge Chair "Sit in my valley" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
object of attention, they invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Heavy Chilling Sofa by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
object of attention, they invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
Baroque Mixed-Media Chair "Plexi Shell Throne" by Belgian Artist Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
" is made with a metal seat from a 1972 Pontiac Firebird, massive pieces of plexiglass, laser-cut metal
Category
2010s Belgian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Etude pour tableau du Salon 1911 - Figurative Impressionist Oil by Elie Pavil
By Elie Anatole Pavil
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Anatole Pavil. This beautiful work depicts a group of three woman and a man seated and in conversation. A
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Set of three vintage IkEA stools in different colours, Original Label
By IKEA
Located in Milano, IT
conversations held on these seats.
The legs, meticulously turned, stand as sentinels of aesthetics, each
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair of Roche Bobois Leather
Kilim Lounge Chairs
By Roche Bobois
Located in Norwalk, CT
.
Perfect for a sophisticated lounge, study, or even a modern loft, these chairs are not just seats but
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$6,400 / set
Pair of Mid-Century "His
Hers" Easy Chairs in the Style of Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Norwalk, CT
the keepers of conversations, the seats of memories, and the cornerstones of your curated home
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
19th Century Victorian Giltwood Conversation Seat
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian giltwood conversation seat in excellent condition having been recently upholstered and
Category
Antique 1870s European Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Marble
Postmodern Memphis Design "LOVE" Seats Cubist Chair set, Italy 1980
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
style design. Black CUBE Love Seat set which can be set as a bench, as conversation seat, ... Heavy and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Metal
Victorian Mahogany Loveseat
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian mahogany carved loveseat or conversation seat in good condition having been recently
Category
Antique 1880s Late Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Mahogany
Napoleon III Period French Conversation/Love Seat
Located in London, Park Royal
A Napoleon III period French confident also known as a conversation or love seat. Designed as an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Loveseats
Materials
Wood
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
Category
2010s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Velvet
Antique Victorian Mahogany Conversation Settee, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
conversation settee or love seat, circa 1890. It has two individual seats with tub shaped arms an 'S' shaped
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Settees
19th Century French 2-Seat Sofa
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century French 2-seat sofa
A 19th century French 2-seat sofa or conversation sofa with a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
Functional art Two-Seat Sofa "Reverso Mustang" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
, devour them in the coming paragraphs. But first: the show is best experienced seated, barring the
Category
2010s Belgian Futurist Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Wrought Iron MCM French Swan Garden Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
, round swirl seats. Conversation pieces! Comfortable too.
Thought to be mid-century French.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Edwardian Settee
Located in South Salem, NY
carved details. Understated in its elegance and a lovely conversation piece. Perfect for reupholstery
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$4,000
20th Century George Nelson Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Miami, FL
. Signed by the maker on the frame in back. A wonderful conversation piece. Measures: Seat 16" H.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sculpture Naive Carved Articulated Rabbit Model Artist Sculptor Height Folk
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
articulated sculpture of a rabbit has huge charm, tacticity and engaging playfulness
- Conversation piece
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1950
s Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
chair's swivel feature lets you follow the conversation without leaving your seat. Professionally
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Oversized Rocking Chair, France, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
design back. The arms and legs display beautiful curves.
This rocker is a considerable conversation
Category
Vintage 1920s French Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Birch Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
instant conversation starter in any space. Seat height is 17”. Make sure to view the detailed images for a
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Leather, Birch
Brazilian
Amorfa
Triangular Dining Table by Arthur Casas, 21st Century
By Arthur Casas
Located in Southampton, NY
piece. The oval triangular shape helps ease conversation among a seated group. Its cylindrical base is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Large Modern Tufted Black Leather Swivel Scoop Lounge Chairs, Pair, circa 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
semi-swivel mechanism, perfect for diverting your conversation focus from a comfortable seated position
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
English Mahogany Corner Chair in the Queen Anne Style, 19th Century
Located in valatie, NY
and an upholstered seat. A great conversation piece for any place in a room whether it’s the corner or
Category
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Corner Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Danish Modern Bar Stools in Teak
Wool Tweed by Vamdrup Stolefabrik
By Erik Buch, Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
and warmth, creating a cozy atmosphere for gatherings and conversations.
The square seats offer ample
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Wool, Teak
Embracing Couple: Rare Porcelain by Dahl-Jensen
By Jens Jacob Bregnö, Jens Peter Dahl-Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
figural works, this piece depicts an exquisitely tender moment of affection and quiet conversation between
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
English 19th Century 1920s Walnut Bench with Turned Legs and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
beauty of English furniture craftsmanship, offering both a functional seat and a conversation piece with
Category
Early 20th Century English Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Large French Impressionist Street Scene, Rue du Pioch Saint-Pons-de-Thomières
Located in Cotignac, FR
village scene, where two elderly ladies engage in conversation. They are seated comfortably on a rustic
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Chairs in Ivory Brazilian Cowhide
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
seats for a conversation.
About Kagan: "The pioneers of modern furniture design in America in the
Category
20th Century Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cowhide
Two-Part Modular Chaise Lounges for Preview, USA, 1970
By Preview
Located in New York, NY
module. Positioned to face each other, the chaise lounges become an intimate love-seat perfect for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chaise Longues
Interior with a Man and a Woman Seated at a Table in Conversation
Located in New York, NY
Francesco Trevisani
(Capodistria 1656 – 1746 Rome)
Interior with a Man and a Woman Seated at a
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Wigwam of Indians in Canada
By Nicolino V. Calyo
Located in New York, NY
the Great Lakes area and eastward. Two standing Indians are engaged in conversation with a figure
Category
19th Century American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
19th Century Antique Conversation Seat.
Located in Lancashire, GB
19th Century Antique Conversation Seat.
A good quality, English antique conversation seat.
This
Category
Antique 19th Century English Loveseats
A Very Large 19th Century Conversation Seat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An extraordinary large scale 19th century Italian conversation seat which could seat eight people
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Loveseats
Very Shapely Late 19th Century French Conversation Seat
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very shapely conversation seat. On shaped French cabriole supports. All in excellent original
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood
Carved Walnut Victorian Period Love Seat / Conversation Seat
Located in Darwen, GB
A carved walnut Victorian Period love seat/conversation seat. Each side constructed using solid
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Regency Conversation Seat
Located in Lymington, GB
A very clean example of a 19th century English, Regency, conversation/love seat.
The seat has been
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mahogany Inlaid Edwardian Period English Conversation Seat
Located in Darwen, GB
A mahogany inlaid Edwardian Period antique converstaion/love seat. The S shaped mahogany frame
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Loveseats
19th Century Oyster Velvet Upholstered Walnut Conversation Seat
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Diameter 156 cm 66 1/2 in.
Height 92cm 36 in.
Period 19th century.
Wood Walnut.
Upholstery Oyster velvet.
Condition very good condition. Minor marks to frame commensurate ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Materials
Walnut
English Edwardian Country Home Walnut and Leather Love Conversation Seat
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Edwardian walnut loveseat
This walnut love seat was made, circa 1910. The solid walnut frame is
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Large Conversation Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Long, 'L' - shaped sofa, great for conversation, seats six, covered in floral fabric, with round
Category
20th Century Danish Sofas
$4,800
Exceptional Napoleon III Padded Conversation Round Seat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional Napoleon III padded conversation round seat. Fully dismountable four parts. Good
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
English 19th Century Conversation Sofa Carved Window Seat 2-Seat Peach
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A rare and impressive 19th century conversation sofa.
Upholstered in button backed pink velvet and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
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, with modern upholstery and trim.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Conversation Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool conversation bench this seat is really 4-in-one, made with vintage wooden chairs.
Category
Belgian Benches
Materials
Wood
$2,900
Rare Walnut Victorian Period Love or Conversation Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare walnut Victorian Period love/conversation settee. Having twin revolving seats with padded
Category
Antique 19th Century English Loveseats
French 19th Century Tufted Leather Tête-à-Tête Conversation Bench with Nailhead
Located in Atlanta, GA
created to allow an easy and private conversation between two seaters. The double tubular shape is marked
Category
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sculptural Chair by Todd Wolfe, 1991
Located in Philadelphia, PA
than a seat; it's a conversation piece that adds a touch of iconic design to any room.
- 41"h, 23"w
Category
1990s Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Warren Platner Nickel Chrome Lounge Chair in Orange for Knoll Associates USA
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
movement, casual conversation and relaxation. 18.5 inch seat height provides ease of entry and exit
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner Bronze Wire Lounge Chair in Orange for Knoll Associates
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
movement, casual conversation and relaxation. 18.5 inch seat height provides ease of entry and exit
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Moroso "Transform" Modular Seating by Numen Design Group
solid color pieces
By Numen / For Use, Moroso
Located in Denver, CO
element folds forward to create excellent conversation seating (both in-seat and back of the seat-rest
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
Moroso "Transform" Modular Seating by Numen Design Group ‘Multi-Color Stripe’
By Numen / For Use, Moroso
Located in Denver, CO
element folds forward to create excellent conversation seating (both in-seat and back of the seat-rest
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
A pair of Napoleon III period armchairs from France c.1870
Located in Houston, TX
cushion on the arm so it is a comfortable area to rest an elbow, arm and hand when seated. It is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Rustic Loveseats
Materials
Hardwood
Elsie de Wolfe A Decorative Life Hardcover
Book
By Nina Campbell
Located in Oakland Park, FL
mixed styles and periods and arranged seats for conversation's sake, innovative ideas that designers
Category
1990s North American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
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Conversation Seat For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the conversation seat you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, every conversation seat was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect conversation seat — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A conversation seat made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made conversation seat over the years, but those crafted by George Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Conversation Seat?
Prices for a conversation seat can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,628 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,653.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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