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Early Victorian Rosewood Conversation Seat.
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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Early Victorian Rosewood Conversation Seat.

19th century
Description

Early Victorian rosewood conversation seat.

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Declaration

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Conversation Seat to the 1850s.

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SA1079042
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Description
Early Victorian rosewood conversation seat.
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
155cm (61.02")
Depth
78cm (30.71")
Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Victorian Rosewood Conversation Seat to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1079042
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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An Early Victorian S-shaped rosewood conversation seat upholstered in blue and grey floral fabric with button-tufted backrests and turned legs on castors.
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Archive I An Early Victorian S-shaped rosewood conversation seat upholstered in blue and grey floral fabric with button-tufted backrests and turned legs on castors.

Early Victorian Rosewood Conversation Seat.

Archive II An Early Victorian S-shaped rosewood conversation seat upholstered in blue and grey floral fabric with button-tufted backrests and turned legs on castors. View II
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
Location
Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/afw
Verified Since Aug 2012
Items For Sale 628
Items Sold 4,963
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
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An Early Victorian S-shaped rosewood conversation seat upholstered in blue and grey floral fabric with button-tufted backrests and turned legs on castors.
Early Victorian Rosewood conversation seat.
Ref: SA1079042
An Early Victorian S-shaped rosewood conversation seat upholstered in blue and grey floral fabric with button-tufted backrests and turned legs on castors.
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A conversation seat, also known as a tete-a-tete, vis-a-vis, or confidante, is an S-shaped two-seater sofa developed during the 19th century to allow two occupants to sit facing opposite directions for face-to-face conversation.

These seats were typically built from fine hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or walnut, featuring turned wooden spindles, brass castors, and padded upholstery such as damask, velvet, or woven floral textiles.

Authentic period examples feature hand-turned spindle supports, dark rosewood timber with distinct grain patterns, original brass castors, and traditional interior upholstery construction such as hand-tied springs and horsehair stuffing.

Position this item in a bay window, drawing room centre, or open hallway to highlight its distinct S-curve silhouette alongside contemporary artwork or simplified architectural features.

Keep the timber frame clear of direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or fading, apply natural beeswax polish periodically to the wood, and clean the upholstery using a soft vacuum attachment.
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