Antique Lesson - The Confidante

This chair goes by many names - confidante, conversation chair and tete'-a-tete' - it's purpose?  To allow people to have a private one on one conversation in a public area.  Think about that for a minute - someone designed a piece of furniture for the pure sake of a private chat (aka gossip, or sweet nothings)!  I really can't think of a piece of furniture with a more specific use!   

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2005/jun/30/oddshaped_chairs_proved_perfect_good_conversation/

While these are not suited for every home, they are very interesting . . . 

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If you have a grand foyer, it could be a unique option. 

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Also, if you recall, Windsor Smith brought back the interest in this unique piece with House Beautiful photographed her home for an feature article.  

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The more modern take on this piece is in the form of a chaise like this . . . 

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Also, this version (a two seater, if you will) could be used in lots of rooms for a statement piece.  Imagine floating it in the center of a room with two seating areas.

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I loved this one!  What a fun place to hang out and chat (cocktails are assumed here).

Celery Kemble (of course)

Of course, you don't have to have a special piece of furniture for a tete' a tete' . . . 

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