$15,000 / set
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 84 in
Antique French Louis XVI Ormolu Mounted Mahogany 3 Piece Duchesse Brisée Ca 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany 3 Piece Duchesse Brisée, Circa 1880-1890
Ormolu
$4,900 / set
H 34.75 in W 72 in D 28 in
19th Century French Louis XV Provençal Walnut Duchesse Brisée Chaise Longue
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French walnut Duchesse Brisée (French for “broken duchess”), also known as a
Fabric, Walnut
$4,600 / set
H 36.5 in W 73 in D 26.5 in
19th C. French Louis XV Provençal Painted Walnut Duchesse Brisée Chaise Longue
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French Louis XV Provençal Duchesse Brisée was crafted in Provence circa 1880
Fabric, Walnut
$6,600 / set
H 35.25 in W 80.25 in D 28.25 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee" (French for broken duchess), or Chaise Longue
Fabric, Walnut
Antique French Duchesse Brisee, chair & stool
Located in Maidstone, GB
Antique French Duchesse Brisee, original paint, very pretty detail. Floor to cushion pad 19 inches
Wood
Sold
H 38.75 in W 25.75 in D 28.5 in
French Antique Duchesse Brisée or Lounge Chair and Ottoman Original Unrestored
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Antique Duchesse Brisée, sort of. This particular French chair and ottoman have been
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 69 in D 32 in
French Louis XV Style Antique Duchesse Brisée Armchair Lounge, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Delightfully worn and aged, this gorgeous chaise lounge in two-parts is coined a "Duchesse Brisée
Cane, Beech
Duchesse Brisée, France, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful antique "Duchesse Brisee", or chaise, was crafted in Provence, circa 1880. The set
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Down
Sold
H 39.77 in W 90.56 in D 29.53 in
Napoleon III green Chaise Longue or Duchesse France polychrome wood
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind antique "Duchesse Brisee" (Broken Duchess) in off-white and soft green polychrome
Fabric, Wood
Antique Louis XVI Painted Duchesse Brisee Chaise
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee or chaise with original painted finish, circa 1860
19th Century French Duchesse Brisee
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Painted Duchesse Brissee- Louis XV Style. Please Note This Item is an Antique and is
Original Painted Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Duchesse Brisee (separated) chaise. Our Old Plank woodworking shop has carefully
Sublime French Antique Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee Chaise Longue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Louis XVI style walnut Duchesse Brisée with two bergère chairs and their ottoman from the
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 37.5 in W 28.25 in D 25 in
French Louis XV Style Duchesse-Brisée Antique Chaises Longues, circa 1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE DUCHESSE-BRISÉE CHAISE LOUNGE Circa 1910 This is a wonderful three piece
Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee in Original Lacquer and Mohair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Completely unrestored antique French Duchesse brisee that no one has ever messed about with, for
French Louis XVI Style Leather Tufted Duchesse Brisee Chaise Longue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Louis XVI style leather tufted Duchesse Brisee chaise longue. The chairs and ottoman stand
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 38.5 in W 77.5 in D 26 in
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
Walnut, Fabric
Sold
H 33.47 in W 74.81 in D 25.6 in
20th Century Pair of Duchesse Brisee "Broken Bed" Day Bed, C.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Duchesse Brisee, which literally means "broken bed", is a three piece chaise
Velvet, Cane
Sold
H 37.5 in W 96 in D 28 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece Chaise from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee", or chaise, was crafted in Provence, circa 1880
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 75 in D 33 in
19th Century French Louis XV Provencal Walnut and Leather Three-Piece "Duchess"
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee" (French for broken duchess), or chaise, was
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 83.5 in D 26.25 in
French Louis XVI Antique “Duchesse Brisée” Chaise Lounge, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This very distinctive form is coined a "Duchesse Brisée" and is quite difficult to find
Leather, Beech, Paint
Sold
H 41.5 in W 77.5 in D 28 in
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
Beech, Paint
Antique Carved Walnut Bergere Chair & Ottoman Duchesse Brisee Chaise
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique carved walnut bergere chair & ottoman Duchesse brisee 2 piece chaise. Additional
Walnut
Antique French Duchesse Brisee in the Louis XV Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century, French Duchesse Brisse (chair and ottoman) in the Louis the XV style. The
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Two-Piece Chaise from Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
Add elegant seating to your home with this antique chaise or "Duchesse Brisee". Crafted in Paris
Down, Suede, Wood
Sold
H 40 in W 81 in D 31 in
19th Century French Provencal Louis XV Carved Walnut Three-Piece Chaise Longue
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique fruitwood "Duchesse Brisee" (French for broken duchess), or Chaise Longue
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Duchesse Brisee With Painted Finish
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great and large scaled Duchesse Brisee with later painted finish.
Wood
French Duchesse Brisee
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful French painted Duchesse Brisee in linen. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques
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
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
$37,821
H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
Walnut
$1,910
H 34.65 in W 37.8 in D 26.38 in
Louis XV Bergère Marquise Chair, Gilded Wood, Rococo Style, Circa 1890
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique chair is a French Louis XV style ‘Bergère Marquise’ in the Rococo tradition, dating from circa 1890-1900. The chair is meticulously crafted from gilded wood, s...
Wood
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Louis XV style upholstered bergere with deep seating and carved fruitwood frame, floral cresting rail and resting upon carved cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered in a patt...
Fabric, Wood
A French Louis XVI painted and carved daybed, 18th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI painted and carved daybed, 18th C. Beautifully carved with with spiral fluted columns supporting upholstered head and footboards, topped by rosette finials, and over...
Wood
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Located in London, Park Royal
This wonderfully elegant Chaise Longue, Circa 1880 is from Tuscany, Italy. Finely carved in the LXV style, it includes an armrest on one side which adds the piece's overall form and ...
Gold Leaf
Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your living space with this Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape, a stunning antique piece that embodies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Dat...
Walnut
$1,096Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.05 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
18th Century French Louis XV Period Mahogany Hand Carved Foot Stool or Dog Stool
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French Louis XV period mahogany hand carved foot stool or dog stool in very good authentic condition still wearing original velvet upholstery in dark red. France, circa ...
Velvet, Mahogany
French 19th C. Chaise Longue with Carved Fruitwood Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III chaise longue is classic and timeless. Inspired by the Louis XV period, this 19th century chaise features an elaborately carved fruitwood frame that ...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$8,950 / item
H 40.5 in W 74 in D 29.5 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Duchesse Brisee
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood duchesse Brisee. Stunning 19th century French Louis XVI style gilt wood Duchesse Brisee. Our unusually shaped French Napoleon III duchess...
Giltwood
A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique French early 19th century Regence st. giltwood Récamier chaise. The chaise is raised by six elegant cabriole legs with top carvings of flowers and ...
Giltwood
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 footstool. This set is in the original paint with applied gilded highlights. The restr...
Pine
Louis XV Style Gilt Chaise Longues Lounge Sofa Gold Silk Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant gilt chaise lounge with Scalamandre laurel wreath silk upholstery that is a couple of years old only. Very rich and luxurious looking. Down cushion.
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Silk, Wood, Giltwood
$6,476
H 37.41 in W 88.19 in D 31.5 in
Louis XV Daybed In Beech Carved On All 4 Sides, France, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV daybed in beech carved on all 4 sides, velvet in good condition but it is preferable to replace it. the furniture deserves a high quality fabric
Wood, Beech
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.
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