Tete-a-Tete Chair

By lmscott65, 28 December, 2013
Description

This is what I call a conversation chair, but it is also known as a tete-a-tete.  I got the chair from my mother who bought it from a woman about 40 years ago.  It is a really interesting chair.  I'm not sure of its date, but a local antique dealer said that it was probably from the early 1900s. 

As much as I love the chair, I've moved and the new living room is much smaller than my old one.  The chair just doesn't fit in the house now - not in a way that shows it off.  I would love to find it another home, somewhere it could be appreciated. 

Category
Furniture
Medium
Wood frame with needlepoint-looking upholsterered seat cushions and arms; small wheels on each leg
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
51" long; 26" tall; 25.5" deep; seat is about 16" from floor
Date Period
Early 1900s?
Weight
Less than 100 pounds
History
When my parents bought some land from an older lady about 40 years ago, Mama noticed that the lady had this interesting chair. Interested in it, she asked if she could buy it from her. Mama paid her $200 for it back then. I'll have to check with my mother and see if the lady told her more about the chair.

The chair is in excellent shape. The upholstery is in very good shape, too. The cushioning in the seats are pretty good. There are some scratches on the legs, but nothing that can't be fixed with a little stain.
Price Paid (If known)
Mother paid $200 for it over 30 years ago.
For Sale?
No
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