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What is the purpose of a fainting couch?
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Fainting Couches on 1stDibs
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues
Materials
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
Category
Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Satinwood
Fine Quality Louis Phillipe Style Walnut Leather Fainting Couch Daybed Chaise
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Wood. Leather. 40 1/2" h x 72 1/2" w x 30" d. 19" seat height.
Condition
Scratches. Dents in edges. Stains to leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis Philippe Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Dutch Chaise Longues
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Colorful Nude Woman Chalk Sketch on Gray circa 1960 Signed Ball
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
, blacks and yellows. Woman is reclining on a fainting sofa, arms behind her head and legs crossed. Piece
Category
20th Century American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Paper
