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French Meridienne

French Bronze Mounted Mahogany Directoire Style Meridienne
Located in Dallas, TX
A very graceful French meridienne in the directoire style.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Sofas

French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic Cubus mahogany framed meridienne sofa with ram's horn arms. The sofa is constructed of
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Sofas

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Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820
French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820
$10,000 Sale Price
33% Off
H 38 in W 62 in D 28 in
Napoleon III Period 19th Century Méridienne.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period 19th century méridienne. 19th century Napoleon III period pedestal table. H
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Canapes

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Fabric, Wood

Napoleon III Period 19th Century Méridienne.
Napoleon III Period 19th Century Méridienne.
$6,965
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 27.96 in
Swedish Gustavian Period Méridienne / Chaise in Original Paint, 18th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish chaise from the Gustavian period with beautifully shaped seat in original paint. Egg and dart carved detail around the frame, rosettes on the leg posts with fluted rou...
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Antique 18th Century French Gustavian Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Empire Period Daybed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 19th Century French mahogany Period Empire meridienne or day bed of lovely proportions
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

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Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Period Daybed
19th Century French Empire Period Daybed
$3,924
H 31.11 in W 60.24 in D 19.69 in

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"Koala" meridienne by Garouste and Bonetti
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, FR
"Koala" meridienne by Garouste and Bonetti A comfortable Meridienne sofa with two nickel-plated
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2010s French Modern Chaise Longues

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Bronze

"Koala" meridienne by Garouste and Bonetti
"Koala" meridienne by Garouste and Bonetti
H 43.31 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Méridienne Époque Napoléon III Velours Rose
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Méridienne crapaud d'époque napoléon III fin 19e en velours rose à motifs en relief et puis envoi
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

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Velvet

Ligne Roset Ruché Leather Lounger Red Sofa Couch Meridienne Chaise Longue
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ligne roset Ruché leather lounger red sofa couch Meridienne chaise longue
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Daybeds

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Leather

French Early 19th Century Mahogany Daybed
Located in Charleston, SC
Elegant antique daybed (called Meridienne in French) from Empire period with a mahogany frame
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Antique 1810s French Empire Daybeds

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Mahogany, Silk

French Meridienne
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 19th Century French meridienne on ebonised turned legs - recovered in a cotton/linen blend
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

French Meridienne
French Meridienne
H 34.65 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in
Louis XV Hand Carved French Meridienne Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A graceful hand carved French Meridienne sofa in the Louis XV style having fresh velvet upholstery
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of French Meridiennes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French natural walnut Empire Meridiennes upholstered in muslin fabric.
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Antique 1830s French Settees

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Muslin, Walnut

Pair of French Meridiennes
Pair of French Meridiennes
H 36 in W 48.5 in D 25.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Meridienne Sofa Napoleon III
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-19th century, a Meridienne French sofa or chaise longue, Napoleon III period newly upholstered
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

French Antique Restoration Period Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French antique Restoration period meridienne in solid Cuban flamed mahogany, four hand carved
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Antique 19th Century French Settees

French Art Deco Leather "Méridienne"
Located in Austin, TX
Rare lambskin leather "méridienne" with original studs and tufted velvet cushions. French polished
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Vintage 1930s French Benches

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Leather, Velvet

French Art Deco Leather "Méridienne"
French Art Deco Leather "Méridienne"
H 28 in W 63.5 in D 27 in
French Restoration Ebonized Mahogany Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant 19th century French Restoration style meridienne in ebonized mahogany, upholstered in a
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

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Mahogany, Linen

1880-1900s French Rattan Méridienne
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful 1880-1900's French rattan chaise longue in perfect original condition. Seat and back in
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Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues

1880-1900s French Rattan Méridienne
1880-1900s French Rattan Méridienne
H 41.34 in W 59.06 in D 30.12 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Napoleon III period meridienne, professionally reupholstered in a blue-gray velvet
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

19th Century French Napoleon III Meridienne
19th Century French Napoleon III Meridienne
H 32.5 in W 63.75 in D 30.13 in
French Vintage Meridienne or Chaise Longue
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful French eye-catching blue velvet chaise longue with a classic Art Deco style shape, very
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20th Century French Art Deco Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Textile, Wood

French Vintage Meridienne or Chaise Longue
French Vintage Meridienne or Chaise Longue
H 33 in W 66.75 in D 29.25 in
Classic tufted French Recamier meridienne day bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic tufted French Recamier meridienne day bed. Elegant lines. Perfect for a bedroom or a small
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20th Century French Daybeds

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Wood

Meridienne Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Meridienne Chaise Lounge by: D’Argentat Paris
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21st Century and Contemporary French Chaise Longues

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Wood, Cotton, Upholstery

Meridienne Chaise Lounge
Meridienne Chaise Lounge
H 33 in W 65.5 in
French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Recamiere Meridienne
Located in Southampton, NJ
An elegant Mahogany scroll arm Recamiere, Meridian or window bench much like Maitland Smith or Baker pieces. Features Include new custom Moire upholstery, two bolster cushions with b...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Chaise Longues

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Brass

Country French Louis XV Style Walnut Meridienne Daybed
Located in Birmingham, AL
Country French walnut meridienne with three-position reclining mechanism, having typical Louis XV
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Daybeds

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Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Meridienne
Located in Summit, NJ
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Meridienne, covered front and back in a Hunt
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Antique Late 19th Century Chaise Longues

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Mahogany

Chaise "a la Meridienne"
Located in New York, NY
A graceful and glamorous Napoleon III chaise with turned legs on casters. This piece has a nice scale to it, and would be great either against a wall or floating in a room. It is co...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

Chaise "a la Meridienne"
Chaise "a la Meridienne"
H 31 in W 65 in D 29 in
Green Vintage Tufted Leather Méridienne
Located in Austin, TX
This Art Deco style leather tufted ‘Chesterfield’ méridienne is very unusual and stylish. The green
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Chaise Longues

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Leather, Walnut

A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne.
Located in Hixson, TN
A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne. A superb quality daybed. This is from the Provence region
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Daybeds

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Oak

Two Piece Meridienne Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Napoleon III Chaise Lounge
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Two Piece Meridienne Chaise Lounge
Two Piece Meridienne Chaise Lounge
H 31 in W 27 in D 21 in
Meridienne - Day bed - Lounge chair - Bench Napoleon III - France XIXth
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Sold with its matching tapestry cushion. Wonderful French work from the 19th century Excellent
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds

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Upholstery, Wood

Elegant Napoleon III meridienne day bed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Napoleon III meridienne day bed. 16 in. seat height.
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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

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Wood

Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Ebonized Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period meridienne, in the style of Ruhlmann, with an ebonized beechwood frame and
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Early 20th Century French Daybeds

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Beech, Velvet

Méridienne/Récamier Daybed with Carved Mahogany
By Empire Furniture
Located in Sofia, BG
méridienne (pronounced may-rid-ee-en) is typically associated with English Regency and late French Empire
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

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Textile, Mahogany

18th c. Walnut Louis XIII Meridienne
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Walnut Louis XIII Daybed with Turned legs
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds

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Walnut

Meridienne in the style of Napoleon III
Located in Aspen, CO
Fabulous meridienne in the style of Npoleon III. Completely re-upholstered
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Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood

A 19th Century Chaise a le Meridienne
Located in New York, NY
An authentic French linen Chaise, this elegant chaise a le Meridienne features classic details and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chaise Longues

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Linen, Fruitwood

Antique French Chaise Lounge in Figured Walnut in the Méridienne Style, c1860's
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
frame of our méridienne style French chaise lounge, is made from a beautiful figured French walnut
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Antique 1860s French Louis XV Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Miniature Leather Méridienne Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
This very unusual pair of miniature French Second Empire méridienne chaise lounges were likely
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Models and Miniatures

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Leather

Exceptional Napoleon III Meridienne Daybed or Chaise Lounge
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Napoleon III Meridienne daybed or chaise longue. Unusually large and comfortable
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Daybeds

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Muslin, Wood

French Empire Solid Mahogany "Recamier" Daybed
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Empire style solid mahogany meridienne with beautiful, curved swan details and claw
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Early 20th Century French Daybeds

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Mahogany, Velvet

French 1930 Art Deco Leather Banquette
Located in Austin, TX
French 1930 leather banquette/meridienne, upholstered in a beautifully patinated cognac leather
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Loveseats

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Leather

French 1930 Art Deco Leather Banquette
French 1930 Art Deco Leather Banquette
H 28.75 in W 68 in D 29 in
Antique Louis XV Salon Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Called a grande meridienne by the French, this canape features an asymmetrical appearance perfect
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Chaise Longues

Antique Louis XV Salon Sofa
Antique Louis XV Salon Sofa
H 40.5 in W 70 in D 29 in
Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset, Sofa, Daybed 2004
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pascal Mourgue - Ligne Roset - Sofa, daybed, Méridienne (1) - Lover France - 2004 - rubber
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Early 2000s French Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset, Sofa, Daybed 2004
Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset, Sofa, Daybed 2004
H 15.36 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
Louis XV Gilt French Meridienne
Located in Southampton, NJ
A graceful gold gilt and hand carved French Meridienne, settee or loveseat in the Louis XV style
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees

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Giltwood, Upholstery

Louis XV Gilt French Meridienne
Louis XV Gilt French Meridienne
H 32 in W 52 in D 24 in
Charles X Period French Meridienne Sofa in Blue Velvet
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An eye-catching Charles X ‘Méridienne’ sofa, upholstered in blue velvet. The frame is finished in a
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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Daybeds

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Velvet, Wood

French Méridienne / Chaise Longue circa 1850 Re-Upholstered in De Ploeg Wool
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A French Napoleon III Méridienne or chaise longue that was made circa 1850 This Méridienne has
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Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

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Wool, Cotton, Seagrass, Oak

19th Century French Empire Style Settee
Located in Winter Park, FL
19th century French Empire style méridienne or settee with mahogany frame. One side hinges down to
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

19th Century French Empire Style Settee
19th Century French Empire Style Settee
H 35.5 in W 58 in D 27.5 in
French Meridienne , France 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the perfect deconstructed piece of french design.
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Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues

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Iron

French Meridienne , France 1900
French Meridienne , France 1900
H 36 in W 75 in D 31 in
Napoleon III French Méridienne
Located in Paris, FR
a lovely French Napoleon III meridienne whit nice shape and very confortable, ready to be
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Napoleon III French Méridienne
Napoleon III French Méridienne
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 72.84 in
Napoleon III French Meridienne
Located in Paris, FR
tall and nice shape for this French Napoleon III meridienne ,perfect condition and ready to be
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Napoleon III French Meridienne
Napoleon III French Meridienne
H 32.68 in W 33.08 in D 76.78 in
French Louis XV Style Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
This Meridienne is a chaise lounge with a sinuous curve accenting the back. This petite Louis XV
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

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Wood, Fabric

French Louis XV Style  Meridienne
French Louis XV Style  Meridienne
H 28.25 in W 41.5 in D 18 in
CIRCA 1900 FRENCH MAHOGANY DEMI MERIDIENNE
Located in San Francisco, CA
1900 FRENCH MAHOGANY DEMI MERIDIENNE SETTEE (NEWLY PAINTED )(ALSO LOUNGE CHAIR) 36.5" h x
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Early 20th Century French Benches

French 19c Meridienne or Chaise Lounge
Located in Culver City, CA
French 19c meridienne with ebonized wood legs and upholstered in new oatmeal colored linen.
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Antique 19th Century French Sofas

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Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Meridienne, Daybed from Paris, France
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage Meridienne from Paris, France adjustable sides and fold down for reclining. Leather with
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20th Century French Daybeds

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Leather

French Restauration Period Carved Walnut "Meridienne"
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th century French Restauration period walnut "meridienne" with carved decoration. circa
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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Sofas

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Walnut

French Louis XVI style Caned Meridienne Daybed
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Louis XVI style Antique Caned Meridienne Daybed or Chaise Longue
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Napoleon III Period French Antique Meridienne Daybed
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Napoleon III Period French Antique Tufted Meridienne Daybed or Chaise Longue with extended right
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

French Antique Empire Style Mahogany Meridienne Daybed
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Antique Empire Style Mahogany Meridienne Daybed with finely cast bronze mounts and decor.
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

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Bronze

French Neoclassic Méridienne in Bird's-eye Maple
Located in Brussels, BE
Superb French neoclassic méridienne (daybed) in bird's-eye maple. Curved arms with acanthus
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Antique 1820s French Charles X Daybeds

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Napoleon III Meridienne
Located in Austin, TX
A very comfortable Meridienne Chaise from the Napoleon III Period. The feet are ebonized pear wood
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Napoleon III Meridienne
Napoleon III Meridienne
H 32 in W 63 in D 30.5 in
French Curved Desk by Jacques Hitier
By La Méridienne, Jacques Hitier
Located in Paris, FR
very rare desk designed by Jacques Hitier edited by La Méridienne in 1955 ash wood, pair of
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

French Curved Desk by Jacques Hitier
French Curved Desk by Jacques Hitier
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 66.15 in
French Antique Napoleon III Period Meridienne Chaise Longue
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Antique Napoleon III Period Meridienne Chaise Longue
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

French Vintage Napoleon III Meridienne or Chaise Longue
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Vintage Napoleon III Meridienne or Chaise Longue with turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

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Located in Malibu, CA
Vintage Japanese bronze Bud vase with dramatic form & color. The finish created with chemical etching and metal leaf. Excellent condition, no dents dings or other damages.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Bronze

C. Jeré Artisan House metal wall sculpture of circles or raindrops
By Artisan House, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Phoenix, AZ
C. Jeré Artisan House metal wall art. This is a newer, 2000 or later production. There is no signature, but the piece was on the Artisan House website. 52” wide x 28” tall x 4” deep....
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

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Metal

1970s Gerard van den Berg “Ringo” Cognac Leather Loveseat
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful leather “Ringo” loveseat designed by Gerard van den Berg, Netherlands, 1970s. Upholstered in its original cognac leather, the loveseat has aged gracefully with natural pa...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Leather

Bauges French Mid-Century Metal and Murano Glass Bird Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Queens, NY
French mid-century (1940s) red and white painted metal 10 arm chandelier with Murano glass bird in center with canopy. (Attributed to BAGUES).  
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
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Wrought Iron

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The 'Matisse' Etagere
$2,561 / item
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Located in Queens, NY
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Beds and Bed Frames

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Bentwood

Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
Maple Bentwood Twin Bed
$3,600
H 42.92 in W 36.62 in D 75.6 in
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
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Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Louisville, KY
What interesting secrets this settee must possess. Imagine this piece in a bedroom of an historic French chateau in the countryside. Petite, yet bold in character from the design to ...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Fortuny Cushions in the Richelieu Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fortuny cushions in the Richelieu pattern, bias striped silk edging and silk blend backing, the double lion motif pattern inspired by the 17th century style of the French c...
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Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
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Hardwood

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
$30,000
H 28 in W 43 in D 32 in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

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Rare French Bentwood Cradle in the Thonet Style Late 19th Century
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19th Century Russian Biedermeier Cherrywood Settee
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Antique 1830s Russian Biedermeier Sofas

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1990s American Vases

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Ceramic

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Steel

Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
Italian Rocking Chair Model 572 By Cassina
$16,523
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French Meridienne For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French meridienne you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and mahogany, every French meridienne was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a French meridienne, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French meridienne — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A French meridienne made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. A well-made French meridienne has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Studio SORS are consistently popular.

How Much is a French Meridienne?

A French meridienne can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,950, while the lowest priced sells for $2,419 and the highest can go for as much as $31,933.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.