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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
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
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
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
19th Century English Regency Recamier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century English Regency Recamier Trimmed in Brass and Belgian Velvet
Hand Crafted in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Maple Recamier
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco maple recamier with fluted silver gilt trim and beige circle upholstery
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chaise Longues
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
