Solid Mahogany Courtship Chair
Beautifully described in an article titled, “The Secret History of the Conversation Chair,” the courting chair (known by many other names including the conversation chair, a tête-à-tête, the vis-à-vis, and gossip chair), was, “Conceived in 19th century France, the basic setup consists of two seats conjoined in a serpentine shape, allowing the sitters to discreetly have a conversation. Without a table creating distance between them, they’re able to speak more intimately and quietly, while also preventing too much physical contact by virtue of a shared armrest cleverly doubling as an elegant barrier of sorts.” This Victorian design was seen as a sophisticated status symbol.
This particular courtship chair was designed traditionally with an ornately carved frame and features two upholstered seats in the yellow, blue, pink, and green fabric with a slight golden shimmer woven throughout.
34in tall; 19.25in seat height; 40.5in wide; 36in deep
$445 (Originally $495)
Ref: C495