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
Antique French Duchesse Brisee, chair & stool
Located in Maidstone, GB
Antique French Duchesse Brisee, original paint, very pretty detail.
Wood
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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 Highwood, IL
French Antique Duchesse Brisée, sort of. This particular French chair and ottoman have been together for decades, but were not born at the same time, nor even the same hospital.
Upholstery, Wood
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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", a form that offers flexibility in design and positioning as either piece can stand...
Cane, Beech
Duchesse Brisée, France, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful antique "Duchesse Brisee", or chaise, was crafted in Provence, circa 1880.
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Down
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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 wood, France, circa 1880, Napoleon III period.
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. (French for broken duchess; term for a "chaise longue" with a separate footstool.) ...
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 One of a Kind.
Original Painted Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Duchesse Brisee (separated) chaise.
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 late 19th century and newer upholstery. This French chaise lounge set features thre...
Upholstery, Walnut
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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 chaise lounge generally referred to as a duchesse-brisée, the trio separating to be...
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 on cabriole legs that end in rams head feet.
Leather, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee in Original Lacquer and Mohair
Located in Highwood, IL
Completely unrestored antique French Duchesse brisee that no one has ever messed about with, for this example has remained exactly as it was crafted over 100 years ago.
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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 provincial chaise longue, was crafted in Provence, France, circa 1880.
Fabric, Walnut
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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 crafted in Provence, circa 1890.
Walnut, Fabric
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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 lounge or daybed.
Velvet, Cane
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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
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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 crafted in Provence, circa 1890.
Leather, Walnut
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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, particularly one as interesting as the present example. A flexible form that functions in so ...
Leather, Beech, Paint
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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.
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.
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 walnut frames carved in a foliate and flower petal motif. Has aged velvet upholstery. ...
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, France, circa 1860, the lounge chair is nicely carved throughout the frame from the ...
Down, Suede, Wood
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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, was crafted in Provence, France circa 1880.
Fabric, Walnut
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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, was crafted in Provence, France circa 1890.
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, please visit our website: www.foxgloveantiques.com
French Antique Three-piece Louis XV style Duchesse Brisee
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Antique Three-piece Louis XV style Duchesse Brisee.
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
$2,650 / set
H 33 in W 26.88 in D 25 in
Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair of elegant fauteuils have low oval shaped backs and carved reeded and scrolled arm ends on tapering supports with fluted bases. The wide oval seats are raised on fluted tape...
Fabric, Wood
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 16 in D 19 in
Pair 19th C French Louis V Style Bergere Lounge Chairs with Hand Carved Frames
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of French Beregeres, having hand carved wood frames, and upholstered seats and backs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the upholstery is as is, and will nee...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,639 / set
H 46.46 in W 63 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Aubusson Salon Set, Louis XV Giltwood, Early 1800s
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale, this exquisite French Aubusson salon set is a stunning piece of antique furniture that will add elegance and charm to any room. The set includes a...
Tapestry, Giltwood
$2,195 / set
H 42.5 in W 27.5 in D 21 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Bergere Chair with Ottoman
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Louis XVI style painted wingback armchair or bergere includes its accompanying ottoman. The armchair features hand carved detailing of flowers at ...
Upholstery, Ash
$2,160 / set
H 39.77 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Pair Of Louis XV Style Bergeres In Finely Carved Walnut Around 1920
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Louis XV Style Wing Chairs In Finely Carved Walnut Fabrics To Renovate
Wood
$9,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41 in W 65.25 in D 30 in
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved 3-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved three-piece salon suite frames. The ornately carved set comprising of a settee and a pair of fauteuils a la Reine (armchair...
Fabric, Giltwood
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of 18th century Louis XV style oak frame chairs. Upholstered with burgundy velvet fabric, the seat height is 16 ¾” without the cushion and 19 ⅛” with the cushion. The caning i...
Velvet, Cane, Oak
$2,600Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 44 in W 62 in D 30 in
Louis XVI Style Living Room Suite 19th Century Sofa Pair of Chairs, and 2 Sides
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful five piece living room suite, Louis XVI style made in walnut with A carved wreath of roses at the crest of the sofa and all of the chairs. All are newly upholstered in wh...
Walnut
French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chair with Ottoman, circa 1920s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A remarkably comfortable hand-carved and hand-painted armchair / Louis XVI style bergere chair with ottoman, upholstered in slightly worn silk velvet fabric. Ottoman measures 16" hig...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,330 / set
H 39.5 in W 30 in D 33 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergere Chairs, Walnut, Early 20th Century
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Wonderful pair of Louis XVI style Bergere Chairs, they are large, strong and so confortable. The fabric is a velvet fabric and is in good condition.
Walnut
$14,850 / set
H 34.82 in W 31.75 in D 24.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis XV-XVI Style Painted Marquise
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian Louis XV-XVI Style Painted Marquise. Marquises are oversized bergeres, chairs or loveseats/ This stunning pair of matching Italian Louis XVI style painte...
Wood
Pair Carved French Louis XV Bergeres, Early 20th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of early 20th century carved Louis XV style begeres in the manner of Etienne Meunier. The bergeres are newly upholstered in a high-end linen-velvet blend and a...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,499Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Vintage Danish Antique 18th century Lounge Chair, style of Louis XV
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This elegant pair of hand-carved and decorated wooden rococo Lounge Chair from the mid-18th century embody that timeless French elegance. They are reminiscent of a classic French arm...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,400Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 34.65 in W 23.23 in D 21.66 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Cabriolets Medaillon Back Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A wonderful pair of medallion-backed Louis XVI style 'Fauteuil Cabriolet' armchairs, in white lacquered wood. Armrests are partially upholstered and reeded, and each chair is raised ...
Upholstery, Wood
$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
Pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Armchairs Fauteuils
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid 18th Century Gilt French Sculptural Armchairs in faux crocodile and cotton velvet. Hand carved, Gilt and in very good condition considering their age. Updated in...
Upholstery, Plaster, Hardwood, Giltwood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
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