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Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$6,268

H 25.99 in W 75.6 in D 35.83 in

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This beautiful model Cleopatra chaise longue or sofa was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$3,973

H 25.99 in W 75.6 in D 35.83 in

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This beautiful model Cleopatra Chaise Longue or Sofa was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Foam

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$4,819

H 25.99 in W 75.6 in D 35.83 in

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This beautiful model Cleopatra Chaise Longue or Sofa was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Foam

Geoffrey Harcourt's Iconic 1970s Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Artifort
Geoffrey Harcourt's Iconic 1970s Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Artifort

Geoffrey Harcourt's Iconic 1970s Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Artifort

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Hilversum, NL

1970 stands as a testament to modern design. Known as the Cleopatra, this unique Dutch Design

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Wool

Customizable Artifort Cleopatra Chaise Lounge  by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI
Customizable Artifort Cleopatra Chaise Lounge  by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI

Customizable Artifort Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Geoffrey D. Harcourt RDI

By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt

Located in New York, NY

the modern interior. Also known as Cleopatra. Materials: Upholstery or textile. Grade AA fabric

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chaise Longues

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1970s Cleopatra Chaise by Geoffrey Harcourt
1970s Cleopatra Chaise by Geoffrey Harcourt

1970s Cleopatra Chaise by Geoffrey Harcourt

$4,500

H 25.99 in W 75.6 in D 36.23 in

1970s Cleopatra Chaise by Geoffrey Harcourt

By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt

Located in Toronto, CA

. Also known as Cleopatra, she commands attention and proves that red theory through and through. This

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Post-Modern Chaise Longues

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Chaise Longue 'Cleopatra' - Geoffrey Harcourt
Chaise Longue 'Cleopatra' - Geoffrey Harcourt

Chaise Longue 'Cleopatra' - Geoffrey Harcourt

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H 25.99 in W 75.6 in D 36.23 in

Chaise Longue 'Cleopatra' - Geoffrey Harcourt

By Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Antwerpen, BE

interior. Also known as Cleopatra” (original text by Artifort). This lounge chair is from the 80's and is

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Artifort Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970
Artifort Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970

Artifort Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1970

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Voorburg, NL

. This sculptural Cleopatra chaise loungeis a monument designed for Artifort.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Wool

Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Hilversum, NL

interpretation of Geoffrey Harcourt from the seventies: the Cleopatra Chaise Longue. A perfect seat on which to

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Space Age Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool

Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

Cleopatra Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Hilversum, NL

interpretation of Geoffrey Harcourt from the seventies: the Cleopatra Chaise Longue. A perfect seat on which to

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Space Age Chaise Longues

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Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort Chaise Lounge Cleopatra, "C248"
Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort Chaise Lounge Cleopatra, "C248"

Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort Chaise Lounge Cleopatra, "C248"

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in The Hague, NL

Chaise lounge (contemporary sofa) design by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in 1970, Netherlands

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Cleopatra C248 Chaise Lounge Designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Cleopatra C248 Chaise Lounge Designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

Cleopatra C248 Chaise Lounge Designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Dronten, NL

Great vintage condition, original raspberry colored fabric. We offer museum quality crating and affordable worldwide shipping. Feel free to inquire!

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood

Special Artifort Pied De Poule ‘Cleopatra’ Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt
Special Artifort Pied De Poule ‘Cleopatra’ Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt

Special Artifort Pied De Poule ‘Cleopatra’ Chaise Longue by Geoffrey Harcourt

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Echt, NL

Stunning artifort ‘Cleopatra’ chaise longue by Geoffrey Harcourt in very good condition. Early

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Space Age Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This model Cleopatra chaise longue was manufactured by Artifort in the 1970s and designed by

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Mid Century Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Mid Century Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

Mid Century Cleopatra Sofa by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This beautiful model Cleopatra chaise longue or Sofa was designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric

1970, Geoffrey Harcourt, Chaise Longue Cleopatra in Original Lila Tonus fabric
1970, Geoffrey Harcourt, Chaise Longue Cleopatra in Original Lila Tonus fabric

1970, Geoffrey Harcourt, Chaise Longue Cleopatra in Original Lila Tonus fabric

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Original version of the lounge chair, Cleopatra in original tonus fabric in lila/grey fabric, as

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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1970, Geoffrey Harcourt, Chaise Longue Cleopatra in Originally Red Tonus Fabric
1970, Geoffrey Harcourt, Chaise Longue Cleopatra in Originally Red Tonus Fabric

1970, Geoffrey Harcourt, Chaise Longue Cleopatra in Originally Red Tonus Fabric

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Most, Artifort, Rosenthal, Fritz Hanssen, Ligne Roset, Goed Wonen, Pop Art.  

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery

Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort “Cleopatra” Chaise Longue
Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort “Cleopatra” Chaise Longue

Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort “Cleopatra” Chaise Longue

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort “cleopatra” chaise longue This sofa is a real Dutch design

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery

Two "Cleopatra" chaise longues by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970
Two "Cleopatra" chaise longues by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970

Two "Cleopatra" chaise longues by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Two iconic "Cleopatra" sofas from Artifort designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in 1970 the Netherlands

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Aluminum

Cleopatra Chaise  By Geoffrey Harcourt For Artifort
Cleopatra Chaise  By Geoffrey Harcourt For Artifort

Cleopatra Chaise By Geoffrey Harcourt For Artifort

Located in Turners Falls, MA

CLEOPATRA CHAISE BY GEOFFREY HARCOURT FOR ARTIFORT IN ORIGINAL VINTAGE RED/RASPBERRY COLOR

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Chaise Longues

Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

Cleopatra Chaise Lounge by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt

Located in Chicago, IL

Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside : [Artifort Made in Netherlands].

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Vintage 1970s British Settees

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Cleopatra Artifort For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cleopatra artifort you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each cleopatra artifort for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and textile. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage cleopatra artifort now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the cleopatra artifort you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cleopatra artifort made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Cleopatra Artifort?

Prices for a cleopatra artifort can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,772 and can go as high as $6,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,158.

Artifort for sale on 1stDibs

The sterling reputation that Artifort enjoys isn’t limited to the innovative upholstery and fluid, organic shapes for which its products are widely known — the legendary Dutch brand’s vintage seating and other furniture is also celebrated for its embodiment of functionality, comfort and quality. These are among the principles that underpin the philosophy toward modern furniture design at Artifort, which has been at the crossroads of furniture and art for over 125 years.

Prior to 1928, the year Artifort officially became a brand, Jules Wagemans had a small upholstery business in Maastricht, the Netherlands. After setting up in 1890, his son, Henricus Wagemans, broadened the scope of the company to include furniture production. By the end of the 1920s, their showroom in Amsterdam had made them a recognizable brand across the Netherlands.

Then named H. Wagemans & Van Tuien, the company changed its name to Artifort after the economic recession. Artifort came from two Latin words meaning “art” and “strong” — a perfect description for the style of each design and the manufacturer’s intention to create sturdy furnishings. Artifort’s reputation for durable armchairs and sofas endures, and vintage editions of this seating are now family heirlooms in many homes.

Artifort became a magnet for high-profile and up-and-coming designers alike. Many furniture designers’ careers began thanks to collaborations with Artifort, such as Dutch industrial and jewelry designer Gijs Bakker and Indonesian-born designer Kho Liang Ie. Also known for designing the interiors at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Kho Liang Ie was an aesthetic consultant at Artifort and used his expertise to turn the company into a world-class brand. Perhaps his largest contribution, however, was attracting the talents of French furniture and interior designer Pierre Paulin and English furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt.

Paulin’s bright and colorful lounge chairs, such as his Orange Slice chair and Mushroom chair, are still central to the Artifort identity. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture, but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole, while Harcourt deserves credit for popularizing Artifort internationally and extending their reach into foreign markets.

Another talent boom in the 1990s at Artifort yielded collaborations with Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang Mezger and René Holten. Iranian designer Khodi Feiz was named art director in 2014 and has continued the tradition of recruiting top designers such as Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.

Find a collection of vintage Artifort lounge chairs, tables and more on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Chaise-longues for You

Sit back, relax and get all of the ergonomic support you could ever need by introducing an alluring antique or vintage chaise longue in your living room or by your outdoor fire pit.

The chaise longue is an upholstered piece of furniture that was made popular in France in the early 16th century. This low reclining seat — a “long chair” in English — boasts an elongated form and low back that extends about half the length of the furnishing, affording the welcome opportunity for a sitter to put their feet up and relax. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome.

In the late 1700s, the first chaise longues were imported to America, and English speakers have struggled with the name ever since. (In the United States, the term is frequently spelled “chaise lounge.”) So, how do you pronounce chaise longue? It sounds like “shayz lawng,” but limiting it to shayz is perfectly acceptable in the States.

Antique Victorian chaise longues and 19th-century chaise longues bring luxury and perhaps extravagance to your living space while mid-century modern chaise longues, designed by the likes of Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan or Milo Baughman, can alter an interior with dazzling geometric contours and richly varied textures.

On 1stDibs, find many kinds of chaise longues for your home — from sculptural works by Charlotte Perriand to plush and velvety Louis XVI pieces to minimalist contemporary versions to suit your understated decor.