French Bronze Mounted Mahogany Directoire Style Meridienne
Located in Dallas, TX
A very graceful French meridienne in the directoire style.
French Bronze Mounted Mahogany Directoire Style Meridienne
Located in Dallas, TX
A very graceful French meridienne in the directoire style.
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
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. The backrest descends in a graceful curve. The piece has be...
Velvet, Mahogany
Charles X Méridienne, France, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Right-hand méridienne with gracefully curved backrest and volute-shaped sides. The piece stands on baluster legs with brass casters and additional stylized volute decorations. Venee...
Brass
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
19th Century French Napoleon III Méridienne /Chaise Longue, C 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Originating from the French term chaise longue, which translates to "long chair” for the authentic French version, it is universally anglicized to "chaise lounge”.
Fabric, Velvet, 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
French Art Deco Méredieme Chaise Lounge in Original Green Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
A French Art Deco méridienne chaise lounge from the 1930s, distinguished by its asymmetry and low-profile form.
Upholstery, Pine
"Koala" meridienne by Garouste and Bonetti
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, FR
"Koala" meridienne by Garouste and Bonetti A comfortable Meridienne sofa with two nickel-plated bronze front-facing feet. Our editions are from the original creations of 1995. Interi...
Bronze
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 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 36.23 in
Ligne Roset Ruché Leather Lounger Red Sofa Couch Meridienne Chaise Longue
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Ruché leather lounger red sofa couch Meridienne chaise longue. Product measurements in centimeters: Depth: 92 Width: 195 Height: 83 Se...
Leather
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
Louis XV Hand Carved French Meridienne Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A graceful hand carved French Meridienne sofa in the Louis XV style having fresh velvet upholstery with new cushioning throughout.
Velvet, Wood
Pair of French Meridiennes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French natural walnut Empire Meridiennes upholstered in muslin fabric.
Muslin, Walnut
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...
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 Art Deco Leather "Méridienne"
Located in Austin, TX
French polished fluted legs. Comfortable and stylish.
Leather, Velvet
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
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...
19th Century French Napoleon III Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Napoleon III period meridienne, professionally reupholstered in a blue-gray velvet blend.
French Vintage Meridienne or Chaise Longue
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful French eye-catching blue velvet chaise longue with a classic Art Deco style shape, very comfortable cushioning, and smooth, sturdy legs on peg feet. This sumptuous seatin...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Classic tufted French Recamier meridienne day bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic tufted French Recamier meridienne day bed. Elegant lines.
Wood
Meridienne Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meridienne Chaise Lounge by: D’Argentat Paris
Wood, Cotton, Upholstery
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
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
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
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...
Green Vintage Tufted Leather Méridienne
Located in Austin, TX
This Art Deco style leather tufted ‘Chesterfield’ méridienne is very unusual and stylish. The green leather is lovely and has been reconditioned. This piece is incredibly comfortable...
Leather, Walnut
A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne.
Located in Hixson, TN
A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne. A superb quality daybed. This is from the Provence region. The seat is upholstered in a tan woven fabric. The piece is very sturdy with a strong...
Oak
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
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
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
Napoleon III Period 19th Century Méridienne.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period 19th century méridienne. 19th century Napoleon III period pedestal table. H: 80cm, W: 220cm, D: 71cm
Fabric, Wood
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
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
Sold
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
The frame of our méridienne style French chaise lounge, is made from a beautiful figured French walnut, indicating it was a higher quality item than the norm.
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
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. Turned ebonized wood legs with original bronze fittings. Recovered in muslin; awaitin...
Muslin, Wood
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
French 1930 Art Deco Leather Banquette
Located in Austin, TX
French 1930 leather banquette/meridienne, upholstered in a beautifully patinated cognac leather, the brown velvet tufted cushion is comfortable and inviting.
Leather
19th Century French Empire Period Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 19th Century French mahogany Period Empire meridienne or day bed of lovely proportions.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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.
Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset, Sofa, Daybed 2004
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Pascal Mourgue - Ligne Roset - Sofa, daybed, Méridienne (1) - Lover France - 2004 - rubber Deck chair, sofa bed or chaise longue by Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset.
Fabric
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
Sold
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.
French Meridienne , France 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the perfect deconstructed piece of french design.
Iron
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
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
French Louis XV Style Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
This Meridienne is a chaise lounge with a sinuous curve accenting the back. This petite Louis XV Style Meridienne was a rare find since it was designed for a child's room. The frame ...
Wood, Fabric
CIRCA 1900 FRENCH MAHOGANY DEMI MERIDIENNE
Located in San Francisco, CA
1900 FRENCH MAHOGANY DEMI MERIDIENNE SETTEE (NEWLY PAINTED )(ALSO LOUNGE CHAIR) 36.5" h x 43.5" w x 25" d
French 19c Meridienne or Chaise Lounge
Located in Culver City, CA
French 19c meridienne with ebonized wood legs and upholstered in new oatmeal colored linen.
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage Meridienne, Daybed from Paris, France
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Meridienne from Paris, France adjustable sides and fold down for reclining.
Leather
French Restauration Period Carved Walnut "Meridienne"
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th century French Restauration period walnut "meridienne" with carved decoration. circa 1830
Walnut
French Louis XVI style Caned Meridienne Daybed
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Louis XVI style Antique Caned Meridienne Daybed or Chaise Longue
Napoleon III Period French Antique Meridienne Daybed
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Napoleon III Period French Antique Tufted Meridienne Daybed or Chaise Longue with extended right side arm.
French Antique Empire Style Mahogany Meridienne Daybed
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Antique Empire Style Mahogany Meridienne Daybed with finely cast bronze mounts and decor.
Bronze
French Neoclassic Méridienne in Bird's-eye Maple
Located in Brussels, BE
Superb French neoclassic méridienne (daybed) in bird's-eye maple.
Birdseye Maple
Napoleon III Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
A very comfortable Meridienne Chaise from the Napoleon III Period. The feet are ebonized pear wood. The upholstery is new.
Wood, Fabric
French Curved Desk by Jacques Hitier
By La Méridienne, Jacques Hitier
Located in Paris, FR
very rare desk designed by Jacques Hitier edited by La Méridienne in 1955 ash wood, pair of metal handles in butterfly position Original Curved Safety Glass 66.1 x 28.35 inch ...
Metal
French Antique Napoleon III Period Meridienne Chaise Longue
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Antique Napoleon III Period Meridienne Chaise Longue
19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Lounge W/ Red Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
A traditional late 19th-century Napoleon III chaise or daybed lounge sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid wood, it features elegant oval-back frames with...
Velvet, Wood
18th Century LouisXV Duchesse Chaise with New Upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century LouisXV Duchesse Chaise with New Upholstery. Gorgeous piece. See detailed pics.
Hardwood
$10,145
H 28.75 in W 74.81 in D 25.6 in
'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
A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique French early 19th century Regence st. giltwood Récamier chaise. The chaise is raised by six elegant cabriole legs with top carvings of flowers and ...
Giltwood
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