Grand Prairie, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 69ʺW × 25ʺD × 37.5ʺH
- Styles
- Biedermeier
- Regency
- Number of Seats
- 2
- Seat Interior Width
- 44.0 in
- Seat Interior Depth
- 22.0 in
- Seat Height
- 19.0 in
- Arm Height
- 27.0 in
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Upholstery
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ecru
- Condition Notes
- Vintage condition with some wear to the upholstery from use and age. Please see the last three photos that show … moreVintage condition with some wear to the upholstery from use and age. Please see the last three photos that show the snags on the fabric and wear on the wood frame. less
- Description
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Overall: 69”L x 25”D x 37.5”H
Arm: 27”H (shorter side)
Seat: 44”L x 22”D x 19”H
An impressive Regency period … more Overall: 69”L x 25”D x 37.5”H
Arm: 27”H (shorter side)
Seat: 44”L x 22”D x 19”H
An impressive Regency period Récamier sofa or fainting couch. Exquisite and vibrant sleigh form featuring a scroll crest rail, rolled and flared arms. Supported by lions paw legs.
The modern chaise longue was first popularised during the 16th century in France. They were created by French furniture craftsmen for the rich to rest without the need to retire to the bedroom. It was during the Rococo period that the chaise longue became the symbol of social status and only the rarest and most expensive materials were used in their construction. Today, the chaise longue is seen as a luxury item for the modern home. They are often used to complement a home's décor such as living or reading rooms, or as a stylish boudoir chair for bedroom seating.
Duchesse brisée (Broken duchess in French): this word is used when the chaise longue is divided in two parts: the chair and a long footstool, or two chairs with a stool in between them. The origin of the name is unknown.
Récamier: a récamier has two raised ends, and nothing on the long sides. It is sometimes associated with French Empire (neo-classical) style. It is named after French society hostess Madame Récamier (1777–1849), who posed elegantly on a couch of this kind for a portrait, painted in 1800 by Jacques-Louis David. The shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau (boat bed) but made for the drawing room, not the bedroom.
Méridienne: a méridienne has a high head-rest, and a lower foot-rest, joined by a sloping piece. Whether or not they have anything at the foot end, méridiennes are asymmetrical day-beds. They were popular in the grand houses of France in the early 19th century. Its name is from its typical use: rest in the middle of the day, when the sun is near the meridian. less
Grand Prairie, TX
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