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French Fainting Couch

Acuestate, Y No Jodas Mas, Chaise Longue by Reynold Rodriguez
By Reynold Rodriguez
Located in London, GB
fainting couch. The uniquely specific and contemplative nature of such a piece of furniture, highlights
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2010s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Country French Style Carved Walnut Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
are faint old marks on the seat cushions which do not greatly detract from the warm Provincial French
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20th Century French Provincial Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

20th Century French Art Deco Small Vintage Round Mahogany Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage French Art Deco side, center table made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Irish Linen
By Cartier
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Title: Rare Vintage French Cartier Panther Bracelet Silk Scarf Brown Irish Linen Pillow Katie
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

19th C. French Charles X Restoration Period Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
secretaries, armoires and even dressing tables, comfortable fainting couches in the living room, small tables
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Swedish Karl Johan/ Empire Meridienne/ Recamier in Carved Mahogany w/ Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptionally beautiful Karl Johan meridienne or fainting couch with graceful curves and foliate
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Daybeds

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Rococo Revival John Henry Belter Meridienne/Recamier
By John Henry Belter
Located in Hastings, GB
Spectacular Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier 'fainting couch' attributed to the American master
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Antique 1850s American Rococo Revival Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

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Located in London, London
Travertine dining table Two pedestals Oval Made to order in Italy. Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm. Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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By Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
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18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822) This important Louis XVI sof...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

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Wood, Giltwood

Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Amber by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
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Wood

Napoleon III 19th Century French Chaise Longue
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This elegant French Napoleon III chaise longue is a timeless classic. Its sophisticated "chapeau de gendarme" shape is one of its most distinctive features, evoking a sense of regal ...
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Beech

Modern Unfinished Curved Sofa, Pearl Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Unfinished Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Unfinished curved sofa stands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds

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Beautiful French Louis XVI Chaise Lounge Upholstered in Thick Linen
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Beautiful French Louis XVI Chaise longue upholstered in Thick Linen.
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chaise Longues

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Linen, Wood

Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
Located in London, GB
Exquisite and rare set of three Egyptian revival furniture, the set consist of two chairs and a sofa, all three pieces heavily decorated with Egyptian motifs from the Pharaonic civil...
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Antique 19th Century Egyptian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fine 19th Century Egyptian Revival Set of Three Furniture
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1969, Burkhardt Vogtherr for Rosenthal Studio-Linie, Turquoise Modulares Sofa
By Rosenthal, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic, Fiberglass

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Marilyn Chaise Lounge in Ivory White Bouclé c. 1986
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A true sculptural work of art, whisk yourself away from the worries of the day in this exquisite Post Modern Chaise Lounge by renowned Designer Vladimir Kagan for Directional. Modern...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues

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Bouclé, Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge
Located in Houston, TX
Unusually shaped French Louis XVI style painted and gilt banquette, chaise lounge, bench, daybed or loveseat with Greek key design, ready for your own fabric selection.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood

21st Century Cotton Velvet Nancy Chaise Longue Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chaise Longues

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Mid Century Modern Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and timeless architectural design. It's still current looking after all these years. Solid walnut construction. Upholstered cushions in a curly black lamb style fabric. ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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By Studio Ahead
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sheep Headboard designed by Studio AHEAD. This puffy and soft sculptural object could be used as a headboard or independent piece of art. It is upholstered in custom cream merino w...
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2010s American Modern Decorative Art

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H 41.5 in W 66 in D 5 in

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Rococo Parlor, Three-Piece Suite
Located in Santa Ana, CA
This alluring, French parlor set is made in the Rococo style. Includes a "sofa" and two wingback
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20th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

Rococo Parlor, Three-Piece Suite
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French Sofa Scroll Arm Mid Century
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Sofas

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Cotton, Mahogany

French Sofa Scroll Arm Mid Century
French Sofa Scroll Arm Mid Century
H 40 in W 91 in D 27 in
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Mid-Century French Angular Sofa
Located in London, GB
A large angular sofa by design legends Guillerme et Chambron. France, c1960s. Oak framed. In
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Mid-20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood

Michel Ducaroy's Togo Sofa with Arms in Curry Alcantara
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Seattle, WA
. This is a listing for a rare and in vintage Michel Ducaroy's sofa with arm in original Curry Yellow
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Early 2000s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen “Minerva” Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Daybed sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son, Denmark. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Ligne Roset Togo Sofa Suite by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in London, GB
A stylish, iconic and extremely comfortable Ligne Roset Togo sofa suite. This was originally
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Ligne Roset Togo Sofa Suite by Michel Ducaroy
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H 27.96 in W 70.08 in D 40.16 in
Vtg French Louis XV Style Down Filled Distress Painted Recamier Chaise Lounge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Down Filled Cushion Distress Painted Recamier Chaise Lounge Fainting
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

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Located in Chicago, IL
Rococo style gilded fainting couch with floral motif.
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Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues

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Carved French Chaise Fainting Couch with Quilted Toile Fabric
By Avanti
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage Avanti NY 1970s Mid-Century Modern French chaise or fainting couch upholstered in a pale
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Nancy Corzine Walnut French French Directoire Daybed Fainting Couch Chaise
By Nancy Corzine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Walnut. Upholstered. Nail head trim. 73 long x 26 wide x 31 tall x 15 seat height Condition Scratches. Minor stains to upholstery.
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1990s Unknown Directoire Daybeds

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Antique French Empire Style Chaise Longue Fainting Couch Sofa Bun Feet Recamier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely antique chaise longue/fainting couch in the French Empire taste. The piece features a
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Early 20th Century Empire Chaise Longues

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Antique French Louis XV Fainting Bed Sofa CouchChaise Longue
Located in North York, ON
This is an American chaise longue with Louis XV styling and gold two tone Damask fabric. It is in original very good condition. Ideal as a comfortable and stylish place for a leisu...
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20th Century Chaise Longues

Antique French Louis XVI Style Caned Chaise Lounge Recamier Fainting Couch Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI style caned and carved wood chaise lounge. Item features unique and
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Cane, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cane Chaise Lounge Recamier Fainting Couch Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI style caned and carved wood chaise lounge. Item features unique and
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Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Chaise Longues

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Cane, Wood

Fainting Couch Identical to That of Madame Juliette Recamier
Located in Essex, MA
Stylish 19th Century Mahogany Sofa or Recamier Identical to that Owned by Juliette Recamier
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

Second Empire Recamier, France, circa 1850
Located in Miami, FL
Second Empire fainting couch, circa 1850 de-acquisitioned from Svaneholms castles inventory in 1936
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Canapes

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Trumeau Mirror, Oil on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
fainting couch. There is draping in the background and what appears to be a savonnerie rug on the floor
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Antique Late 19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors

French Louis XVI Style Floral Chaise Lounge
Located in Dallas, TX
Chaise lounge/racamier/fainting sofa upholstered in a floral pale tone fabric.
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20th Century Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Hermès French Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Gold Yellow
By Hermès
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage French Hermes Silk Scarf Yellow Gold Irish Linen Pillow
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Linen

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chaise Longue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, French chaise longue / chaise longue / fainting couch in the Louis XVI style
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chaise Longues

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Mahogany, Mohair

Antique Victorian Eastlake Mahogany Recamier Chaise Lounge Daybed 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor daybed / chaise lounge / fainting couch / recamier. Made of mahogany
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Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Chaise Longues

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19th Century George IV the Living Skeleton 1825 Freak Show Advertisement
Located in Lowestoft, GB
, France. He was known as "the anatomical man or the living skeleton" .Seurat was also the subject of an
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Antique 1820s English George IV Decorative Art

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Art Glass, Softwood, Paper

Midcentury Solid Teak Grete Jalk for Fance and Son Reupolstered Sofa circa 1960
By France & Søn, John Stuart Inc., Grete Jalk
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco A Grete Jalk's sculptural sofa
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

French Provincial Récamier Chaise Lounge Fainting Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
provincial récamier chaise lounge sofa fainting couch daybed with carvings Approximate measurements in
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chaise Longues

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Small French Empire Style Carved Wood Red White Chaise Lounge Fainting Couch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Vintage French Empire Style Carved Wood chaise longue. Great for use as a child's chaise
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Early 20th Century American Empire Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Empire Recamier or Fainting Couch in Mahogany with Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
restored and French-polished with new upholstery in blue cotton damask.
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Antique 1810s Scandinavian Empire Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare Pair French Maison Jansen Side Sofa Tables Gilt Brass Leather 1950s Bagues
By Maison Jansen, Maison Charles, Maison Baguès
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
patinated brass side, sofa, couch or end tables with original embossed brown leather tops with faint red
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Upholstered Recamier Settee
Located in Big Flats, NY
reminiscent of fainting couch, 18th century Measures - 34” h x 87” w x 33” d, 15” seat h
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Antique 18th Century French Settees

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Antique French Marble Top Kidney Side Tables
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique French marble top tables with gilt bronze ormolu mounts. These were made
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20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

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Marble

Rare Vintage Hermès French Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushions Pillows Green
By Hermès
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
wreath. The French company began in 1837 producing superior quality leather goods, harnesses and
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Rare Vintage Hermès Tiger Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Blue Gold
By Hermès
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
French company began in 1837 producing superior quality leather goods, harnesses and saddles, which makes
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Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Linen, Silk

Vintage Hermes Blue Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
By Hermès
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
Markings: C.Hermes in faint deep gold top LHC, J. Metz in dark grey lower LHC. The French company began
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20th Century French Renaissance Pillows and Throws

Vintage Hermes Blue Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
By Hermès
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
Markings: C.Hermes in faint gold top LHC, J. Metz in dark grey lower LHC. The French company began in
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20th Century French Renaissance Pillows and Throws

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Linen, Silk

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French Fainting Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French fainting couch you’re looking for. Each French fainting couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage French fainting couch you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French fainting couch — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A French fainting couch made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. A well-made French fainting couch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Reynold Rodriguez are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Fainting Couch?

A French fainting couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $784 and the highest can go for as much as $32,228.
Questions About French Fainting Couch
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Victorian fainting couch is a piece of furniture that has one raised end and one low end. It accommodates one person who rests their back against the high end and stretches their legs out along the seat. Today, this piece of furniture is known as a chaise lounge. Find a selection of fainting couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Another name for a fainting couch is chaise lounge. The type of furnishing came into popularity during the middle of the 19th century. People typically sat on them with their backs positioned against the high end and their legs spread out along the seat. Find a collection of fainting couches on 1stDibs.