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What is a Greek couch called?

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What is a Greek couch called?
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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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.
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Antique 1810s English Regency Benches

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Wood

Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge or Recamier
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency chaise lounge or Recamier. Has black lacquered wooden legs.
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Récamier Style Daybed, Circa 1920's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Récamier style carved-wood daybed from the early 20th century.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hollywood Regency Upholstered Scallop Form Recamier 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Hollywood Regency Upholstered Scallop Form Recamier 20thC Measures- 33.25''H x 58''L x 23''D ...
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine antique French walnut recamier or chaise lounge with carved swan heads at posts, lovely neutral vintage upholstery and bolster pillow, circa 1930.
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Vintage 1930s French Empire Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Stylish Antique Neoclassical Recamier Bench or Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The show stealer chair in the room, a glamorous asymmetrical Recamier chair with elegant sloping back, 41.5 at the highest point and 27 at the arm.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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