Victorian Courting Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Found Objects, Other Medium
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Loveseats
Wicker
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Oil
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2010s American Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass, Wire
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Regency Ladders
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
2010s English Ladders
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Steel
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders
Oak
Vintage 1960s English Dinner Plates
Gold
Mid-20th Century Indian Ladders
Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Steel
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Metal
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Rattan, Maple
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs
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Tapestry, Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Mid-20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Wood, Upholstery
- What is a courting chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A courting chair is a type of seating that enables two people to sit near each other without touching. Most designs feature two connected armchairs positioned facing one another and originated from 19th-century France. You will sometimes see courting chairs called tête-à-têtes. Find a large selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
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