Tete A Tete Loveseat
Antique Late 19th Century Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
20th Century French Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Benches
Velvet, Rosewood
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2010s American Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Romantic Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Loveseats
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Loveseats
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique 1860s English Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Loveseats
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s North American Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Indian Edwardian Loveseats
Horn
Antique 19th Century American Loveseats
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Loveseats
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Loveseats
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Loveseats
20th Century American Loveseats
. XIXth century
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Rustic Loveseats
Hardwood
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Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
20th Century English Country Settees
Velvet, Beech, Oak
Antique 1830s French Louis XVI Paintings
Canvas, Paint
2010s Turkish Modern Side Tables
Travertine, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Wood, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Folk Art Side Tables
Iron
Late 20th Century Louis XV Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Sofas
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures
Cement
Tete A Tete Loveseat For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- What is a tête-à-tête seat?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tête-à-tête is a two-seat sofa, similar to a loveseat except for the fact that it’s designed for both seaters to comfortably sit next to one another. It has an s-shaped backing with seats featuring opposite directions. Shop a collection of tête-à-têtes on 1stDibs.
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