18th Century Five Seat Chair Back Sofa, Carved Walnut, Red Silk Fabric

19th Century Spanish Isabelina / Victorian style "Quintetto" or five-piece sofa and chair set. With carved dark hardwood frames decorated with sections of floral relief, curving arms...

This regal, throne-like high back 19th century Louis XIV style upholstered armchair reminds us of to a time when the size of a person's chair reflected their social status - the bigg...

1940s burl walnut Queen Anne style sofa. Burr walnut tops, walnut carcass and cabriole legs.    

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite rare 19th Century Victorian Carved Walnut Four Seat Conversation Chair Please note: The delivery fee shown in the listing is provided as a guide only. For UK deliveries, it covers locations within the M25. For international deliveries, it applies to select areas within local Europe only. For an accurate quotation, please send your postcode or full delivery address, and we will be pleased to provide a precise delivery cost. 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 furniture designed to allow four sitters to converse while facing in opposing directions. The unusual quatrefoil-shaped arrangement is centred by a beautifully carved and upholstered structure, with sweeping open arms and richly carved scrollwork creating an impressive sculptural silhouette from every angle. The walnut frame displays particularly accomplished carving throughout, including bold scrolling arms, foliate ornament, pierced details and a finely carved central floral boss. The four oval upholstered back panels and generously shaped continuous seat are finished in traditional floral tapestry-style fabric with coordinating trim, complementing the warm colour and rich patina of the timber beautifully. A wonderfully decorative and increasingly difficult-to-find example of Victorian conversation furniture...