… Goes by many names. Gossip chair, courting bench, kissing bench, conversation bench: No matter what you call it, it’s clear the tête-à-tête was made for intimate interactions, whether they’re quiet chats between friends or quick kisses between sweethearts. The French name’s literal translation is “head-to-head.”
… Is steeped in history. While the tête-à-tête’s exact origins are debated, it was hugely popular in homes of the Victorian elite, found in formal parlors, sitting rooms, and large entryways.
