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Antique Fainting Couch

Antique Victorian Eastlake Mahogany Daybed Chaise Lounge Fainting Couch Recamier
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor day bed / fainting couch / chaise lounge. Made of mahogany featuring
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Fainting Couch

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Located in Dayton, OH
"A rare and impressive Regency period Récamier sofa or fainting couch, circa 1820s. Exquisite and
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1820s Regency Antique Fainting Couch

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Upholstery, Satinwood

19TH Century Dutch Marquetry Recamier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic form " fainting " couch with elaborate and exotic inlays. It terminates with graceful
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19th Century Dutch Antique Fainting Couch

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Textile, Wood

Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Located in Sheffield, MA
Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Fainting Couch

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Upholstery

Antique Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
Upholstered Daybed Chaise Longues
H 34 in W 70 in D 32 in
Swedish Karl Johan/ Empire Meridienne/ Recamier in Carved Mahogany w/ Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful Karl Johan meridienne or fainting couch with graceful curves and foliate
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Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Fainting Couch

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Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Rococo Revival John Henry Belter Meridienne/Recamier
By John Henry Belter
Located in Hastings, GB
Spectacular Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier 'fainting couch' attributed to the American master
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1850s American Rococo Revival Antique Fainting Couch

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Wood

19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Fainting Couch

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Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Victorian Damask Upholstery Walnut Carved Lion Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite
Located in GB
so slight little discoloration on the side panel of the sofa, it’s almost impossible to see, I tried
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fainting Couch

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Walnut, Upholstery

20th Century French Art Deco Small Vintage Round Mahogany Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glass top which is halted by the slightly fainted wide brass ring, supported by a thick leg, resting on
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Late 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Fainting Couch

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Metal, Brass

English Adam Neoclassical Triple Panel Overmantel Mirror
Located in Middletown, MD
buffet table, the formal sitting room over the sofa, also pairs beautifully atop a king-size bed or
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Early 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Fainting Couch

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century English Ball and Claw Console Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Dallas, TX
are made from a wonderful natural colored wood with a faint hint of parcel whitewash. The front of
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Fainting Couch

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Marble

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Fainting Couch

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Other

Set of Four McGuire Red Lacquered Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous bespoke set of four lacquered McGuire rattan dining chairs finished in a chic, whimsical, lipstick red color. Special order custom color from McGuire with an intentionally a...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Antique Fainting Couch

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Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and feature oil...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Antique Fainting Couch

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Sheepskin, Oak

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Fainting Couch

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Silk

Tulip 520 Pendant by Wende Reid - Organic, Minimal, Artisanal
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Artisanal Tulip 520 Pendant is custom made to order Inspired by nature, this original sculptural, signature hand-stitched Italian linen pendant lamp is a refined example of 21st ce...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Antique Fainting Couch

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Copper, Brass

French Art Nouveau Maple Full Headboard
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau maple full size headboard having a carved and filigree floral and vine design carved edge framing a dark stained panel with a floral swag carved relief (includes h...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Fainting Couch

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Mahogany

Bromwell Custom, Down-Filled Day Bed with Pillows
Located in Bronx, NY
A Bromwell custom, down-filled daybed with pillows. It features lightly padded wraparound supports, a removable button-tufted cushion and block feet. The piece is covered with suede-...
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Early 2000s North American Antique Fainting Couch

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Fabric

Antique French Louis XVI Style Polychromed Recamier Chaise Lounge C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** An antique upholstered French Louis XVI style recamier offers pink and white polychromed wood fram...
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Fainting Couch

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Upholstery, Wood

8 Murano Glass Shell Form Wall Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative shell shaped Murano glass sconces. These have such a pretty shape with a lovely textural element. Great for a variety of decors!! Note: There 8 sconce. Price listed is for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Fainting Couch

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Murano Glass

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Fainting Couch

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Blown Glass

Dame Nude Oak and Bronze Color Velvet Daybed with Metal Foot Detailing
Located in Paris, FR
This is a modern Scandinavian design daybed with a bronzed brown velvet upholstery on an oak wood frame with brass colored metal foot detailing. The tour of the upholstery has nice p...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Fainting Couch

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Metal

French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Settee, velvet fabric, stained beech, France, 1930s This exquisite settee of France origin adopts stylistic motifs of the 19th century Victorian Era as can been seen in the ornate ...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Fainting Couch

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Velvet, Beech

French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Exquisite 19th C. Neoclassical Style Mahogany Recamiers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine pair of Diminutive Neoclassical Style Recamiers. The square curved legs ending in brass paw capped feet on casters. Custom upholstered in a brown and ecru silky stripe. E...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Fainting Couch

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Mahogany

Art Nouveau Curved Stained Glass & Bronze Panel/ Window, Attributed to Tiffany
By Charles L. Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Art Nouveau window/ panel was realized in the United States in 1907, attributed to Tiffany & Co. The piece features a mosaic of interlocking demilune arch forms in hues...
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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Fainting Couch

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Bronze

Unique yellow chaise longue, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique chaise longue, Northern Europe, circa 1900s Very good condition. After renovation of the wood and replacement of the upholstery with a new one Dimensions: height 95 cm / sea...
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Early 1900s Swedish Other Antique Fainting Couch

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Velvet, Walnut

French Empire Walnut Egyptian Revival Daybed with Demilune Canopy, circa 1815
Located in Berlin, DE
French Empire Egyptian Revival Daybed with Demilune Canopy, circa 1815 A rare Empire daybed à 'l'Égyptienne" with a demilune canopy from circa 1815. Made of walnut with intricate ca...
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1810s French Empire Antique Fainting Couch

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Linen, Walnut, Wood

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Fabulous Upholstered Antique Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Lancashire, GB
Fabulous Upholstered Antique Sofa in Original Paint. This is a beautiful, shapely and curvy 19th
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19th Century Antique Fainting Couch

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Paint, Upholstery

Stunning Victorian Regency Mahogany and Beech Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise, circa 1850
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
A stunning Victorian era scroll end sofa We date this piece to be around the mid-19th century
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Mid-19th Century Danish Early Victorian Antique Fainting Couch

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Beech, Mahogany, Cotton

Early 20th Century Asian Hand-Embroidered Robe with Dragons
Located in Oradell, NJ
executed masterfully in pale green, pale blue, soft white with gold couching (the laying down of threads
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Early 20th Century Asian Art Deco Antique Fainting Couch

Fainting Couch
Located in Chicago, IL
Rococo style gilded fainting couch with floral motif.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Fainting Couch

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Giltwood

Fainting Couch
Fainting Couch
H 38 in W 77 in D 29 in
Antique French Empire Style Chaise Longue Fainting Couch Sofa Bun Feet Recamier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely antique chaise longue/fainting couch in the French Empire taste. The piece features a
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Early 20th Century Empire Antique Fainting Couch

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Fabric, Wood

Eastlake Victorian Oak Leather Chaise Lounge Fainting Couch Murphy Bed Parlor
Located in Dayton, OH
Eastlake Victorian oak leather chaise lounge fainting couch Murphy bed parlor Eastlake chaise
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Fainting Couch

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Leather, Oak

Fainting Couch Identical to That of Madame Juliette Recamier
Located in Essex, MA
Stylish 19th Century Mahogany Sofa or Recamier Identical to that Owned by Juliette Recamier
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19th Century French Antique Fainting Couch

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Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Style Caned Chaise Lounge Recamier Fainting Couch Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI style caned and carved wood chaise lounge. Item features unique and beautifully carved solid wood frame, caned seat and back, and very unique overall form, c...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Fainting Couch

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Cane, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cane Chaise Lounge Recamier Fainting Couch Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI style caned and carved wood chaise lounge. Item features unique and beautifully carved solid wood frame, caned seat and back, and very unique overall form, c...
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Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Fainting Couch

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Cane, Wood

Pair of Diminutive Chaise Lounges in the Méridienne or "Fainting Couch" Style
Located in New York, 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...
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1830s English William IV Antique Fainting Couch

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chaise Longue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, French chaise longue / chaise longue / fainting couch in the Louis XVI style
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Fainting Couch

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Mahogany, Mohair

Second Empire Recamier, France, circa 1850
Located in Miami, FL
Second Empire fainting couch, circa 1850 de-acquisitioned from Svaneholms castles inventory in 1936
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Fainting Couch

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Mahogany

Dutch Recamier Mahogany Chaise with Satinwood Marquetry Inlay, circa 1825
Located in Hanover, MA
and have paw feet. Lovely as a fainting couch at the foot of a bed.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Fainting Couch

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Mahogany, Satinwood

19th Century French Trumeau Mirror, Oil on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
fainting couch. There is draping in the background and what appears to be a savonnerie rug on the floor
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Late 19th Century French Antique Fainting Couch

Antique Victorian Eastlake Mahogany Recamier Chaise Lounge Daybed 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor daybed / chaise lounge / fainting couch / recamier. Made of mahogany
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Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Fainting Couch

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful faint pale creamy light green painted and scraped Swedish sofa with new blush pink
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Fainting Couch

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Wood

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
H 37.5 in W 57.25 in D 26 in
Pull Toy "Baby Quieter" Manufactured by J. & E. Steven's Company, circa 1890.
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
father while reclining on the couch and with the baby resting on his leg, keeps the child quiet by
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Fainting Couch

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Iron

Original Red Painted Antique Long Console Sideboard from China
Located in Round Top, TX
a soft finish with faint remains of white flowers on the paneled doors. At just under under 7' long
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Fainting Couch

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Wood

Howard and Sons Grafton Armchair 19th Century
By Howard and Sons
Located in Benington, Herts
which is quite faint as there has been an historic repair to the stamped rear leg and re-polished. The
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1880s English Antique Fainting Couch

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Mahogany

Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair Original Castors
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items This is a rare chair
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fainting Couch

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Upholstery, Walnut

Very Rare Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Bridgewater Armchair & Footstool Ottoman
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
original castors and hessian base cover I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fainting Couch

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Walnut, Upholstery

19th Century George IV the Living Skeleton 1825 Freak Show Advertisement
Located in Lowestoft, GB
in 1868 The newspaper cutting is dated Sunday, August 14th 1825 and some faint writing reading
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1820s English George IV Antique Fainting Couch

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Art Glass, Softwood, Paper

Roses Blanches - Impressionist Oil, Still Life White Flowers, Circle of E Manet
By Édouard Manet
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
pallid flesh tones, through their faintly indicated contours, offended the viewers who were used to
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1870s Impressionist Antique Fainting Couch

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Canvas, Oil

Eastlake Victorian Récamier Daybed Chaise Fainting Couch
By Charles Locke Eastlake
Located in Topeka, KS
fainting couch by any other name is still a fainting couch! This beautiful sofa is sometimes called a
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Late 19th Century American Eastlake Antique Fainting Couch

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Upholstery, Oak

Romantic Antique Purple Velvet Victorian Fainting Couch Chaise Longue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Just refurbished to its original splendor, a romantic tufted Victorian era fainting couch that
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Fainting Couch

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Velvet, Oak

19th Century Empire Recamier or Fainting Couch in Mahogany with Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
A captivating divan or chaise longue with graceful lines and fine proportions. Features scrolled arm and footrest, curved back, and cornucopia feet in mahogany, with finely carved ac...
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1810s Scandinavian Empire Antique Fainting Couch

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Small French Empire Style Carved Wood Red White Chaise Lounge Fainting Couch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Vintage French Empire Style Carved Wood chaise longue. Great for use as a child's chaise longue or unique decorative item. Item features Solid Carved Wood Frame, Plush Red Upho...
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Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Fainting Couch

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Fabric, Wood

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Upholstered Recamier Settee
Located in Big Flats, NY
reminiscent of fainting couch, 18th century Measures - 34” h x 87” w x 33” d, 15” seat h
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18th Century French Antique Fainting Couch

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Aesthetic Period Silver and Gold Panel Cuff Bracelet Late Victorian
Located in Southbury, CT
lady fainting on a velvet sofa because she has seen the bare ankle of a man as he crossed his legs in
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Fainting Couch

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Gold, Silver

George III fainting couch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 18th Century George III fancy painted fainting couch. Painted yellow, with Neo-Classcial
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Fainting Couch

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Wood, Paint, Cane

George III fainting couch
George III fainting couch
H 38.5 in W 52 in D 24 in
A Nice Fainting Couch / Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a nice Empire style fainting couch / bench carved in beechwood upholstered in tufted
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19th Century Antique Fainting Couch

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Wood, Leather

A Nice Fainting Couch / Bench
A Nice Fainting Couch / Bench
H 30 in W 80 in D 25 in
BAR HARBOR WICKER FAINTING COUCH
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bar Harbor wicker "fainting couch"/ daybed painted white. Very comfortable for reclining with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Fainting Couch

BAR HARBOR WICKER FAINTING COUCH
BAR HARBOR WICKER FAINTING COUCH
H 21 in W 75 in D 28 in
Swedish Empire Recamier / Fainting Couch
Located in San Francisco, CA
Named for Madam Recamier the fainting couch was a staple for the homes of the fashionable. They
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19th Century Swedish Antique Fainting Couch

Swedish Empire Recamier / Fainting Couch
Swedish Empire Recamier / Fainting Couch
H 36 in W 84.5 in D 27.5 in
Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Fainting Couch, circa 1900 (K71)
Located in Miami, FL
Dutch Marquetry Inlaid Fainting Couch, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Fainting Couch

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Wood

Louis XV Italian Fainting Couch in fruit wood circa 1810
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great looking and good sized Italian frui twood bench or window seat made during the early 19th century. Standing on graceful cabriole legs with a shaped and molded apron. The arms...
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Fainting Couch

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Upholstery, Wood

Tufted Muslin Covered Chaise
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Tufted fainting couch -totally rebuilt and ready for C.O.M.
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19th Century American Antique Fainting Couch

Tufted Muslin Covered Chaise
Tufted Muslin Covered Chaise
H 27 in W 77.5 in D 30 in
BAR HARBOR WICKER LOUNGE
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bar Harbor wicker "fainting couch"/ daybed in matte charcoal gray painted finish. Very comfortable
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Early 20th Century American Antique Fainting Couch

BAR HARBOR WICKER LOUNGE
BAR HARBOR WICKER LOUNGE
H 25 in W 72 in D 29 in
1940's English Regency Upholstered Walnut Chaise Lounge
By Furnwood Corp.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This English chaise or "Fainting Couch" is a very special custom piece made by Furnwood Productions
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Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Fainting Couch

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Brass

Divine Deconstructed Daybed
Located in Hudson, NY
From Stephanie Lloyd, a daybed as lovely to look at as to use. It started life as a fainting couch
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Early 20th Century American Antique Fainting Couch

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Wood, Linen, Down

Divine Deconstructed Daybed
Divine Deconstructed Daybed
H 26 in W 69 in D 24.5 in
Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant tuxedo style sofa has been recently updated in a fine menswear inspired wool with a
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Fainting Couch

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Beech, Leather, Upholstery

Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
Sofa by Ole Wanscher for Fritz Hansen
H 27.5 in W 70 in D 32 in
Early 20th Century English Fainting Couch
Located in Santa Ana, CA
This fainting couch was made in England during the early 1900s. The piece features gorgeous, inlay
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Early 20th Century English Other Antique Fainting Couch

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Mahogany

Swedish Mahogany Fainting Couch, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
Named for Madam Recamier, the fainting couch was a staple for the homes of the fashionable where
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Fainting Couch

Sheraton Painted Fainting Couch, "Duchesse Brisee, " England, 1810
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and beautiful English Sheraton period painted fainting couch or lounging chair from circa
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19th Century English Sheraton Antique Fainting Couch

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Cane, Wood

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Antique Fainting Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique fainting couch available at 1stDibs. An antique fainting couch — often made from wood, fabric and cane — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique fainting couch, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique fainting couch, designed in the Empire, Louis XVI or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Fainting Couch?

An antique fainting couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,950, while the lowest priced sells for $1,150 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
Questions About Antique Fainting Couch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The fainting couch was a seating spot available to women who would faint from having their corsets on too tightly. The silhouette of the couch has a traditional backing like a regular couch with one end open. Browse a selection of fainting couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Victorian fainting couch is a piece of furniture that has one raised end and one low end. It accommodates one person who rests their back against the high end and stretches their legs out along the seat. Today, this piece of furniture is known as a chaise lounge. Find a selection of fainting couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Another name for a fainting couch is chaise lounge. The type of furnishing came into popularity during the middle of the 19th century. People typically sat on them with their backs positioned against the high end and their legs spread out along the seat. Find a collection of fainting couches on 1stDibs.