19th Century Italian Renaissance Venetian Tête-à-Tête Courting Bench w/ Cherubs MLA Ottomans Height: 13 in Width: 21

Height: 13 in Width: 21 in Depth: 4 in

and joined in a radiant sunburst pattern

and sturdy architectural legs that evoke traditional Spanish Colonial and European folk art influences

The original patina shows honest craquelure and wear on edges and feet

19th Century Italian Renaissance Venetian Tête-à-Tête Courting Bench w/ Cherubs MLA Ottomans Height: 13 in Width: 21An exceptionally rare and romantic work of art, this 19th century Italian Tte Tte, also known as a Vis Vis or Courting Bench, is the ultimate symbol of 19th century salon elegance. Designed for intimate conversation, the S shaped form allows two sitters to face each other while remaining gracefully close a form invented for flirtation and sophisticated parlor discourse in Venice and France. The craftsmanship is nothing short of extraordinary. The