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Duchesse Armchair

Duchesse of Home Brown Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
The enveloping curves of this elegant high back armchair will create a cozy ambiance in both a
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2010s Italian Armchairs

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Textile, Wood

Duchesse of Home Brown Armchair
Duchesse of Home Brown Armchair
H 63 in W 40.95 in D 40.95 in
Duchesse of Home White Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
This magnificent high wingback chair is a superb addition to any interior, both classic and modern. The contemporary interpretation of this accent piece creates a stylized design of ...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Duchesse of Home White Armchair
Duchesse of Home White Armchair
H 63 in W 40.95 in D 40.95 in
Duchesse of Home Black Oak Armchair with tall back with leather and lamb fur
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
opulence and refined taste. The flowing silhouette of the armchair invites you to indulge in luxurious
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2010s Italian Armchairs

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Fur, Leather, Faux Fur, Wood, Oak

Louis XV Style Giltwood Duchesse Brissée, Chaise Longue & Pair of Chairs
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A Louis XV Duchesse Brissée that keeps on giving as it can also be used as a chaise longue or pair
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2010s British Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

18th Century French Duchesse Part Bergere Louis XV Period in Hand Carved Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French duchesse part bergere form Louis XV period in hand molded and carved walnut
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

French Empire Duchesse Brisée Armchair in Parcel Gilt
Located in London, GB
A fine early nineteenth-century French Empire period duchesse brisée armchair with accompanying
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Duchesse Brisée
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French duchesse Brisée armchair with accompanying footstool in Louis XV style, the
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues

Materials

Linen, Oak, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee, Signed Jansen, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive French late 19th century Louis XVI st. Mahogany and ormolu mounted duchesse
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Louis XVI St. Patinated And Cane Duchesse Brisée
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful 19th century French Louis XVI st. patinated and cane Duchesse Brisée The three piece
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece "Duchesse Brisee"
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee" (French for broken duchess), or chaise, was
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues

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Walnut, Fabric

A French 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Stools
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Duchesse became a seat with very curious forms. There were benches and chairs, then armchairs, not to
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Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Stools

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Beech

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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
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Pure Coyote Fur Plaid with Cashemire
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Pure Coyote Fur Plaid with Cashemire
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Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted b...
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Incredible Phyllis Morris Custom Wrought Iron Canopy Bed XL King
By Phyllis Morris
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A custom made designer iron bed. Made for royalty and sold in America. Phyllis Morris exquisite furniture. Located in Los Angeles, this company makes custom pieces in the style of Eu...
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Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, ritual...
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The Rue Side or Slipper Chair by DeMuro Das has an upholstered tight seat and curved channel back. The elliptical shape and generous proportions make this piece both substantial and ...
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Lacquered Empire Style Sofa with Leopard Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.
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Important Antique Italian Baroque Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Grand mirror from Italy, 19th century. This piece is originally from a Tuscan palazzo. We love the rich decor of hand-carved acanthus leaves and scrolls in the stuccoed and hand-carv...
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1930s African Figurative Folk Art Carved Wood Stools Table, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

French Louis XV Carved Walnut Duchesse Brissée
Located in Madrid, ES
A French Louis XV, carved walnut, Duchesse Brissée. With floral decorations and cabriole legs
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XV Carved Walnut Duchesse Brissée
French Louis XV Carved Walnut Duchesse Brissée
H 38.19 in W 42.92 in D 32.68 in
19th c. French "Duchesse Brisee" Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Houston, TX
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

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White Louis XVI Style Duchesse armchair and foot stool
Located in New York, NY
Just upholstered. Armchair h 27” w 27 ½” D 30", Stool h 15" w 27" D 29"
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

French Duchesse Brisee Armchair and Ottoman Upholstered Natural Linen
Located in Mimizan, FR
19th century, French, duchesse brisee armchair and ottoman stool reupholstered in linen. Very good
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Duchesse Brisée
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Louis XV style Duchess Brisée, the moulded frame painted green and white, the bergère with loose-cushioned seat and both elements with cabriole legs.
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French Antique Duchesse Brisée or Lounge Chair and Ottoman Original Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
French Antique Duchesse Brisée, sort of. This particular French chair and ottoman have been
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Antique 1850s French Louis XV Armchairs

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c.1860-1880 French Louis XV Style 3 Part Duchesse Brisée
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful French Louis XV style 3 part duchesse brisée made from hand-carved walnut. All 3 parts
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French 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair and Ottoman
Located in Buchanan, NY
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

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Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchair with Matching Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
deep and wide for easy, comfortable lounging. The two-piece duchesse is upholstered with a colorful
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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Duchesse Brisee
Located in Miami, FL
French C.1850's Naopoleon III Period "Duchesse Brisee", newly reupholstrered in beige muslan. Black
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Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Located in Houston, TX
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19th Century Duchesse Brisee Avec Tabouret
Located in Troy, MI
Classic French furniture trio consisting of two armchairs and coordinating stool or bench dating
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19th Century French Louis XV Duchesse Brisee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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French 19th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XVI style carved walnut set of two barrel back armchairs and their fitted ottoman
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French 19th Century Louis XV Duchesse Brisee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous Louis XV style carved walnut set of two barrel back armchairs and their fitted ottoman
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French 19th Century Louis XV Duchesse Brisee
French 19th Century Louis XV Duchesse Brisee
H 36.38 in W 89.25 in D 30.75 in
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Three Piece Duchesse Brisee
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique Louis XVI three-piece chaise from France, circa 1860. A "duchesse brisee" or
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Located in Atlanta, GA
French antique Louis XV period "Duchesse Brisse" chaise lounge / day bed. This beautiful set has
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Louis XVI style leather tufted Duchesse Brisee chaise longue. The chairs and ottoman stand
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Located in Wichita, KS
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Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchair
Located in Austin, TX
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Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Armchair
H 37.5 in W 32 in L 37.5 in
French Art Deco Armchair and Ottoman by Saddier
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Located in Montreal, QC
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19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece Chaise from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in Dallas, TX
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French Louis XVI Antique “Duchesse Brisée” Chaise Lounge, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI French Duchesse Brisee Armchairs and Ottoman Stool
Located in Mimizan, FR
All original late 19th century French Duchesse Brisee. The carved wood is in lovely condition, all
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Duchesse Brisee
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Three-Piece Duchesse Brisee
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique duchesse brisee was crafted in France, circa 1880. The three-piece chaise
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Pair of Long Bergeres by Maison Jansen, France, circa 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Carved beech armchairs with elongated seats in the style of a Louis XVI “Duchesse”; handsomely
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Duchesse Brisée (Pair of armchairs with ottoman) by DIM
By DIM
Located in New York, NY
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Louis XV walnut Duchesse armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Louis XV walnut Duchesse armchair
Louis XV walnut Duchesse armchair
H 35 in W 43 in D 30 in
DUCHESSE BRISEE
Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL
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DUCHESSE  BRISEE
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H 34 in W 30 in D 28 in
Napoleon III Duchesse
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Napoleon III Duchesse, circa 1880. Needs reupholstering.
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Napoleon III Duchesse
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French Three Piece Duchesse
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
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Stamped by Louis Delanois Louis XV Period Pair of Large Armchairs, circa 1765
By Louis Delanois
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Delanois had as pupil Georges Jacob. Museums: Armchairs and Duchesse brisée - Musée du louvre
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Three Parts "Duchesse brisée" Armchair in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Three parts "Duchesse brisée" armchair in the Louis XVI style. Grey patina beech wood.
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Important Three Part "Duchesse brisée" Armchair in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important "Duchesse Brisée" armchair in the Louis XVI style. One large Bergere, one pouf (Side: 25
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Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee
Located in Austin, TX
This Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee consists of two pieces: A Bergere Armchair and an Ottoman. The
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Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee
Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee
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French Antique Three-piece Louis XV style Duchesse Brisee
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Antique Three-piece Louis XV style Duchesse Brisee. Comprised of two armchairs of differing
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French 1880s Louis XVI Style Painted Duchesse Brisée with Light Grey Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style off-white painted and re-upholstered 'Duchesse Brisée en Trois' with tall
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Louis XV Style "Duchesse Brisee"
Located in Charleston, SC
This Napoleon III Period Duchesse Brisee ( Broken Duchess) is sometimes called "chaise longue".This
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Duchesse Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic duchesse armchair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every duchesse armchair was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage duchesse armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the duchesse armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A duchesse armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Fratelli Boffi and La Maison London each produced at least one beautiful duchesse armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Duchesse Armchair?

The average selling price for a duchesse armchair at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $2,080 on the low end and $13,514 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

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