Méridienne empire
$44,259
Méridienne empire
Located in PARIS, FR
Méridienne à dossier renversé et repose pied en bois mouluré, sculpté, noirci et doré reposant sur quatre pieds griffe.
Early 19th Century British Empire Meridienne Antique
Wood
$44,259
Méridienne empire
Located in PARIS, FR
Méridienne à dossier renversé et repose pied en bois mouluré, sculpté, noirci et doré reposant sur quatre pieds griffe.
Wood
Méridienne, Restauration Period, France, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Mahogany méridienne with a left-facing orientation, featuring subtle volute decoration on the legs and sled-shaped sides.
Velvet, Mahogany
Charles X Méridienne, France, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Right-hand méridienne with gracefully curved backrest and volute-shaped sides.
Brass
French Bronze Mounted Mahogany Directoire Style Meridienne
Located in Dallas, TX
A very graceful French meridienne in the directoire style.
Fine French Empire Carved and Giltwood Méridienne, Circa 1810–1820
Located in New York, NY
Fine French Empire Giltwood Méridienne, Circa 1810–1820 A fine and elegant French Empire giltwood méridienne dating from the early 19th century, executed in the pure neoclassical tas...
Wood, Giltwood
Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier attributed to John Henry Belter
By John Henry Belter
Located in Hastings, GB
Spectacular Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier 'fainting couch' attributed to the American master cabinet maker John Henry Belter, who is widely considered to be the godfather of Ame...
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Méridienne / Chaise in Original Paint, 18th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish chaise from the Gustavian period with beautifully shaped seat in original paint. Egg and dart carved detail around the frame, rosettes on the leg posts with fluted rou...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longue Méridienne in the Louis XV Taste
Located in London, GB
Likely commissioned by a worldly and gentile English client in England, the chaise is made in the French méridienne form and retains its original porcelain castors typical of the mid...
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood chaise/daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giltwood chaise/daybed. This stunning Méridienne chaise is raised by four circular, tapered, and fluted legs ending with toupie shaped feet while at the top is a rounded band.
Giltwood
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Giltwood chaise/daybed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giltwood chaise/daybed. This stunning Méridienne chaise is raised by four circular, tapered, and fluted legs ending with toupie shaped feet while at the top is a rounded band.
Giltwood
'Atelier' 1860s French Napoleon III Double Spoon Seduction Chaise in Moss Velvet
Located in London, GB
1860s French "Atelier" Love Seat — A Study in Seduction & Construction An exceptionally elegant and large-scale French Napoleon III period piece, circa 1860 - the construction s...
Mohair, Burlap, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Meridienne
Located in Lannebert, FR
19th century Victorian Mahogany Meridienne
Mahogany
Méridienne Époque Napoléon III Velours Rose
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Méridienne crapaud d'époque napoléon III fin 19e en velours rose à motifs en relief et puis envoi noirci se terminant par une rouletteassise et tissu entièrement restaurée il y a moi...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 31 in W 60 in D 31 in
Late Victorian Chaise Longue Méridienne Shape with Turned Mahogany Legs
Located in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute
Late Victorian chaise longue in the traditional Meridienne shape, upholstered in dark prink fabric.
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 35.24 in W 63.78 in D 23.82 in
Jacob Frères, Méridienne Lit De Repos En Acajou Epoque Directoire Vers, 1795
By Jacob Freres (French)
Located in ACHICOURT, FR
Jacob Frères, Méridienne Lit De Repos En Acajou Epoque Directoire Vers 1795 Très Jolie Meridienne, Lit de Repos en Acajou Mouluré et Sculpté à Dossier Incurvé à Col de Cygne, Rep...
Wood
French Early 19th Century Mahogany Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant antique daybed (called Meridienne in French) from Empire period with a mahogany frame.
Mahogany, Silk
French Meridienne
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 19th Century French meridienne on ebonised turned legs - recovered in a cotton/linen blend
Pair of French Meridiennes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French natural walnut Empire Meridiennes upholstered in muslin fabric.
Muslin, Walnut
Chaise "a la Meridienne"
Located in New York, NY
A graceful and glamorous Napoleon III chaise with turned legs on casters. This piece has a nice scale to it, and would be great either against a wall or floating in a room. It is co...
French Antique Restoration Period Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French antique Restoration period meridienne in solid Cuban flamed mahogany, four hand carved console feet, beautiful coral colored antique stamped velvet upholstery.
French Restoration Ebonized Mahogany Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant 19th century French Restoration style meridienne in ebonized mahogany, upholstered in a blue grey linen blend.
Mahogany, Linen
A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne.
Located in Hixson, TN
A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne. A superb quality daybed. This is from the Provence region.
Oak
1880-1900s French Rattan Méridienne
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful 1880-1900's French rattan chaise longue in perfect original condition. Seat and back in wowen rattan cane, large rotin base and back fastening system in bronze. Very fine w...
Two Piece Meridienne Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Napoleon III Chaise Lounge
Elegant Napoleon III meridienne day bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Napoleon III meridienne day bed. 16 in. seat height.
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Napoleon III period meridienne, professionally reupholstered in a blue-gray velvet blend.
Napoleon III Period 19th Century Méridienne.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period 19th century méridienne. 19th century Napoleon III period pedestal table.
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Ebonized Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period meridienne, in the style of Ruhlmann, with an ebonized beechwood frame and blue velvet blend upholstery.
Beech, Velvet
Méridienne/Récamier Daybed with Carved Mahogany
By Empire Furniture
Located in Sofia, BG
Developed in the early 1800s, the méridienne (pronounced may-rid-ee-en) is typically associated with English Regency and late French Empire, though its popularity continued throughou...
Textile, Mahogany
French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Recamiere Meridienne
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant Mahogany scroll arm Recamiere, Meridian or window bench much like Maitland Smith or Baker pieces. Features Include new custom Moire upholstery, two bolster cushions with b...
Brass
18th c. Walnut Louis XIII Meridienne
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Walnut Louis XIII Daybed with Turned legs
Walnut
A 19th Century Chaise a le Meridienne
Located in New York, NY
An authentic French linen Chaise, this elegant chaise a le Meridienne features classic details and inviting comfort.
Linen, Fruitwood
Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Meridienne, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis Philippe Style Mahogany Meridienne, circa 1890, with scrolling arms and splay legs terminating in paw feet, now upholstered in gold chevron patterned cut velours. 35" H x 69" W...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Restauration Period Méridienne / Chaise Longue, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant méridienne, or chaise longue, dating from the Restauration period of the early 19th century, showcasing the refined simplicity and balanced proportions characteristic of t...
Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Meridienne
Located in Summit, NJ
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Meridienne, covered front and back in a Hunt Slonem Butterflies in Blue Print.
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Meridienne Sofa Napoleon III
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-19th century, a Meridienne French sofa or chaise longue, Napoleon III period newly upholstered and recovered with antique double blue stripe hemp sack. and small rectangular pill...
Pair of Miniature Leather Méridienne Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
This very unusual pair of miniature French Second Empire méridienne chaise lounges were likely created as a sample or window advertisement by a chair maker.
Leather
Exceptional Napoleon III Meridienne Daybed or Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Napoleon III Meridienne daybed or chaise longue. Unusually large and comfortable.
Muslin, Wood
Country French Louis XV Style Walnut Meridienne Daybed
Located in Birmingham, AL
Country French walnut meridienne with three-position reclining mechanism, having typical Louis XV motifs.
Walnut
Sold
H 32.5 in W 70 in D 21.5 in
Swedish Biedermeier Upholstered Divan or Meridienne in Birch, c. 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Swedish Biedermeier Divan or Meridienne in Birch, c. 1820. Exquisite form and proportions, upholstered seat and back in muslin.
Birch, Upholstery, Muslin
Sold
H 32.68 in W 59.85 in D 32.68 in
Meridienne - Day bed - Lounge chair - Bench Napoleon III - France XIXth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Meridian - Day bed - Lounge chair - Bench with Burgundy, raspberry pink, off-white upholstery. Magnificent meridian from the Napoleon III - Second Empire period with a wide...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 36.75 in W 63 in D 29 in
Antique French Chaise Lounge in Figured Walnut in the Méridienne Style, c1860's
Located in Highwood, IL
French chaise longue’ s became popular in the 1600’s where the wealthy wanted to rest, without going to bed. Our méridienne style lounge became popular in the mid-1800’s and the name...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 35 in W 55 in D 27 in
Pair of Diminutive Chaise Lounges in the Méridienne or "Fainting Couch" Style
Located in Long Island City, NY
This pair of early 19th-century William IV chaises longues or chaise lounges is distinguished by their unusually small size. They are ornamented with carved rosettes, and with lion's...
French Chaise
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and graceful Napoleon III chaise (a la Meridienne) with turned front legs on casters, ca. 1860.
French Empire Solid Mahogany "Recamier" Daybed
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Empire style solid mahogany meridienne with beautiful, curved swan details and claw feet, recently reupholstered in a blue grey velvet blend.
Mahogany, Velvet
NAPOLEON III CHAISE
Located in New York, NY
A truly glamourous Napoleon III chaise "a la Meridienne" with elongated back arm, sloped back, and turned legs on casters--a very elegant, yet solid and comfortable piece
Louis Philippe Mahogany Upholstered Day Bed / Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
French Louis Philippe carved mahogany boat bed converting to meridienne day bed, with scrolled out arms, upholstered in white and blue silk with floral motif, circa nineteenth centur...
Silk, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Period Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 19th Century French mahogany Period Empire meridienne or day bed of lovely proportions. With bronze escutcheons and floral roundels to both sides.
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Louis XV Duchesse Brisée
Located in Miami, FL
Lounge Chair in two parts (when all together as a meridienne ) . Style LXV in walnut wood. Curved and movemented lines around , with carved flowers on each angle on top of each leg ...
Walnut, Fabric
Antique Louis XV Salon Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Called a grande meridienne by the French, this canape features an asymmetrical appearance perfect for lounging in luxurious comfort.
Sold
H 38 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Located in Dayton, OH
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 lowe...
Upholstery, Satinwood
Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860
Located in London, GB
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 low...
Walnut
Louis XV Gilt French Meridienne
Located in Southampton, NJ
A graceful gold gilt and hand carved French Meridienne, settee or loveseat in the Louis XV style.
Giltwood, Upholstery
Charles X Period French Meridienne Sofa in Blue Velvet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An eye-catching Charles X ‘Méridienne’ sofa, upholstered in blue velvet. The frame is finished in a light-coloured wood veneer, which highlights the simple but elegant design of the ...
Velvet, Wood
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H 37 in W 76 in D 26 in
19th Century Empire Meridienne or Recamier in Carved Mahogany With Upholstery
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite 19th Century Empire Meridienne or Recamier of carved hand rubbed Mahogany featuring fully restored & re- glued construction newly upholstered in powder blue striped velv...
Porcelain, Velvet, Mahogany
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H 34.26 in W 28.75 in D 61.82 in
French Méridienne / Chaise Longue circa 1850 Re-Upholstered in De Ploeg Wool
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A French Napoleon III Méridienne or chaise longue that was made circa 1850 This Méridienne has been fully restored by a traditional crafted professional upholsterer Photo 2 sh...
Wool, Cotton, Seagrass, Oak
19th Century French Empire Style Settee
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th century French Empire style méridienne or settee with mahogany frame. One side hinges down to create a daybed, or chaise for reclining.
French Empire Style “Recamier" Chaise
Located in Austin, TX
Different from the Meridienne type chaise, this antique “Recamier” is opened on the sides and boasts very elegant lines, sabre legs in the front and back, each with hand carved and g...
Gold Leaf
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H 20 in W 24 in
Les Trois Soeurs - Impressionist Oil, Women in City Landscape by J B Pegot-Ogier
By Jean Bertrand Pegot-Ogier
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Museum and Gallery Holdings: Lorient (Town Collection): Evening of the Pardon Festival, Brittany (c. 1913, oil on canvas); Morning of the Pardon Festival, Brittany (c. 1913, oil ...
Canvas, Oil
Napoleon III Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
A very comfortable Meridienne Chaise from the Napoleon III Period. The feet are ebonized pear wood.
Wood, Fabric
Napoleon III French Méridienne
Located in Paris, FR
a lovely French Napoleon III meridienne whit nice shape and very confortable, ready to be reupholstered DIm = 185 x 86 x Hback 91 / Hseat 46 cm
Antique Swedish Meridienne Chaise
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grande antique Swedish Meridienne chaise in deconstructed burlap upholstery.
Napoleon III French Meridienne
Located in Paris, FR
tall and nice shape for this French Napoleon III meridienne ,perfect condition and ready to be reupholstered Dim = Hback 83 / H seat 42 x 195 x 84 cm
Louis Philippe mahogany meridienne
Located in San Francisco, CA
The canted back with rollover arm support, with molded frame, the whole on ovoid feet.
Biedermeier Chaise longue "Meridienne".
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
Biedermeier Mahogany Chaise Longue with Klismo style legs.
Original French Polish and New classic Upholstery with Schumacher Chenille Fabric.
French Meridienne , France 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the perfect deconstructed piece of french design.
Iron
French Louis XV Style Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
This Meridienne is a chaise lounge with a sinuous curve accenting the back.
Wood, Fabric
Elegant Swedish Style Painted Meridienne
Located in Stamford, CT
This simple and elegant Swedish style recamier will blend beautifully with all decors.Petite size .
Enamel
Neoclassical Style carved mahogany recamier / chaise by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Neoclassical Style carved mahogany recamier / chaise lounge manufactured by Baker,, Frame in excellent original condition.. original fabric upholstery has minor marks,,hav...
Brass
$8,221Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
$60,565Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
English Regency Style Canopy Library Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) hooded mahogany library arm chair with adjustable chaise attachment and leather cushion.
Leather, Mahogany
$3,800
H 36 in W 84 in D 35 in
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Head Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a large impressive form, gold gilt painted carved wood accents, beige fabric, gre...
Fabric, Mahogany
$31,200Sale Price|60% Off
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 118.12 in
Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood
Located in Porto, PT
An exceptional and highly impressive monumental 19th century “lit bateau” bed, executed in the grand tradition of the Empire and Neoclassical styles, and distinguished by its extraor...
Textile, Silk, Wood
$7,280
H 39 in W 70.5 in D 30.35 in
French Empire Style Painted Wooden Daybed / Chaise with carved swan side
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful French Empire Daybed / Chaise Lounge,,Great size and proportion. Carved and gilded swan to one side,,clawfeet and green painted frame.Upholstered in a multi-color geometric...
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Unavailable|$35,500
H 33 in W 91 in D 36 in
19th Century Continental Neoclassic Chaise Lounge in Mahogany & Silk
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Neoclassic-style (Possibly Austrian, late 19th Century) parcel gilt mahogany daybed/chaise lounge with scrolled back above a stripped yellow silk seat on swan legs. Anti...
Gold Leaf
$27,500
H 42 in W 87.5 in D 29 in
Antique 19th Century French Empire Gold Bronze & Mahogany "Lit de Repos" Daybed.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French Empire Gold Bronze & Mahogany "Lit de Repos" Daybed.
Bronze
$17,470
H 31 in W 76 in D 27 in
Fine Regency Ebonised and Gilt Heightened Chaise Longue in the Manner of Thomas
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Fine Regency ebonized and gilt heightened chaise longue in the manner of Thomas Hope Early 19th century Regency ebonised and gilt heightened chaise longue in the manner of Thomas ...
Giltwood
French Empire Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
Heavy 19th century French Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Two Candelabra Lamp with Black Tole Shade. Shade is decorated with gilt wreaths that add contrast nicely with the black shade. Gilt f...
Marble, Bronze
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