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What is a Greek couch called?
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What a Greek couch is called varies. The ancient Greeks called their reclining couch a klinē, and the plural word for klinē is klinai. Today, this style of sofa is more often called a Grecian couch or a récamier sofa. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of récamier sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
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Shop for Antique and Vintage Recamiers on 1stDibs
Regency Painted Recamier
Located in Essex, MA
Putty color with orange, gold and yellow stringing with floral and leaf details. Typical form raised on saber legs with casters. From the Krebhiel collection.
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Benches
Materials
Wood
$6,800
1950s Regency Style Recamier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Regency style recamier. Needs reupholstering.
Category
Vintage 1950s Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood
Continental Austrian Mahogany Recamier
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian Empire-style (Circa 1835) small mahogany recamier with bronze eagle trim and
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Empire Daybeds
Materials
Bronze
English Victorian Bamboo Récamier
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Bamboo récamier with rush apron and open design spindle arm and paisley upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo, Upholstery
Russian Mahogany Green Velvet Recamier
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (circa 1810) mahogany diminutive recamier with gilt swan carved sides and ball & claw feet
Category
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
French Victorian Rust Velvet Recamier
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian carved walnut Recamier with tufted rust velvet upholstery
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
