Victorian benches

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Known also as a 'gossip bench' or "courting sofa" it enabled the occupants to conduct a proper conversation. Courting sofa was something of a misnomer as few mothers would dare let a potential caller sit that close to one's daughter. Courting Chair, Gossip Benches, Gossip Chair, Conversation Chairs, Gossip Bench, Parlor Room, Retro Contemporary, Bathroom Big, Parlor Chair

Nothing 'finishes off" a Victorian Parlor like a 'Tete a Tete' settee. These pieces are increasingly hard to find and highly desired by those recreating a Period perfect formal parlor. The tete a tete was designed to physically separate it's two occupants. People faced in opposite directions but could easily communicate. Known also as a 'gossip bench' or "courting sofa" it enabled the occupants to conduct a proper conversation. Courting sofa was something of a misnomer as few mothers would…

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