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French Meridienne

French Bronze Mounted Mahogany Directoire Style Meridienne
French Bronze Mounted Mahogany Directoire Style 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

Mid19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longue Méridienne in the Louis XV Taste
Mid19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longue Méridienne in the Louis XV Taste

Mid19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longue Méridienne in the Louis XV Taste

Located in London, GB

England, the chaise is made in the French méridienne form and retains its original porcelain castors

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Antique 1860s British Louis XV Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820
French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820

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

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

Swedish Gustavian Méridienne / Chaise in Original Paint, 18th c.
Swedish Gustavian Méridienne / Chaise in Original Paint, 18th c.

Swedish Gustavian 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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

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"Koala" meridienne by Garouste and Bonetti
"Koala" meridienne by Garouste and Bonetti

"Koala" meridienne by Garouste and Bonetti

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H 43.31 in W 63 in D 35.44 in

"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

Materials

Bronze

Méridienne Époque Napoléon III Velours Rose
Méridienne Époque Napoléon III Velours Rose

Méridienne Époque Napoléon III Velours Rose

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 63 in D 27.56 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

Materials

Velvet

Ligne Roset Ruché Leather Lounger Red Sofa Couch Meridienne Chaise Longue
Ligne Roset Ruché Leather Lounger Red Sofa Couch Meridienne Chaise Longue

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

Materials

Leather

French Early 19th Century Mahogany Daybed
French Early 19th Century Mahogany Daybed

French Early 19th Century Mahogany Daybed

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 58 in D 27 in

French Early 19th Century Mahogany Daybed

Located in Charleston, SC

Elegant antique daybed (called Meridienne in French) from Empire period with a mahogany frame

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany, Silk

French Meridienne
French Meridienne

French Meridienne

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H 34.65 in W 72.45 in D 31.5 in

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

Louis XV Hand Carved French Meridienne Sofa
Louis XV Hand Carved French Meridienne Sofa

Louis XV Hand Carved French Meridienne Sofa

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H 38 in W 84.5 in D 28 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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of French Meridiennes
Pair of French Meridiennes

Pair of French Meridiennes

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H 36 in W 48.5 in D 25.5 in

Pair of French Meridiennes

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French natural walnut Empire Meridiennes upholstered in muslin fabric.

Category

Antique 1830s French Settees

Materials

Muslin, Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Meridienne Sofa Napoleon III
Mid-19th Century French Meridienne Sofa Napoleon III

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

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

French Antique Restoration Period Meridienne
French Antique Restoration Period Meridienne

French Antique Restoration Period Meridienne

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H 35.5 in W 60 in D 25.5 in

French Antique Restoration Period Meridienne

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French antique Restoration period meridienne in solid Cuban flamed mahogany, four hand carved

Category

Antique 19th Century French Settees

French Art Deco Leather "Méridienne"
French Art Deco Leather "Méridienne"

French Art Deco Leather "Méridienne"

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H 28 in W 63.5 in D 27 in

French Art Deco Leather "Méridienne"

Located in Austin, TX

Rare lambskin leather "méridienne" with original studs and tufted velvet cushions. French polished

Category

Vintage 1930s French Benches

Materials

Leather, Velvet

French Restoration Ebonized Mahogany Meridienne
French Restoration Ebonized Mahogany Meridienne

French Restoration Ebonized Mahogany Meridienne

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H 32 in W 84.5 in D 27.75 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

Materials

Mahogany, Linen

1880-1900s French Rattan Méridienne
1880-1900s French Rattan Méridienne

1880-1900s French Rattan Méridienne

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H 41.34 in W 59.06 in D 30.12 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues

19th Century French Napoleon III Meridienne
19th Century French Napoleon III Meridienne

19th Century French Napoleon III Meridienne

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H 32.5 in W 63.75 in D 30.13 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Meridienne

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Napoleon III period meridienne, professionally reupholstered in a blue-gray velvet

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

French Vintage Meridienne or Chaise Longue
French Vintage Meridienne or Chaise Longue

French Vintage Meridienne or Chaise Longue

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H 33 in W 66.75 in D 29.25 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

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Classic tufted French Recamier meridienne day bed
Classic tufted French Recamier meridienne day bed

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

Category

20th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Meridienne Chaise Lounge
Meridienne Chaise Lounge

Meridienne Chaise Lounge

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H 33 in W 65.5 in

Meridienne Chaise Lounge

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Meridienne Chaise Lounge by: D’Argentat Paris

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Cotton, Upholstery

French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Recamiere Meridienne
French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Recamiere Meridienne

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

Materials

Brass

Country French Louis XV Style Walnut Meridienne Daybed
Country French Louis XV Style Walnut Meridienne Daybed

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

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Meridienne
19th Century French Louis Philippe Carved Mahogany Meridienne

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany

Chaise "a la Meridienne"
Chaise "a la Meridienne"

Chaise "a la Meridienne"

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H 31 in W 65 in D 29 in

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

Green Vintage Tufted Leather Méridienne
Green Vintage Tufted Leather Méridienne

Green Vintage Tufted Leather Méridienne

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H 34 in W 72 in D 36 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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne.
A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne.

A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne.

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H 32 in W 79 in D 27 in

A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne.

Located in Hixson, TN

A 18th Century Provincial Méridienne. A superb quality daybed. This is from the Provence region

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Country Daybeds

Materials

Oak

Two Piece Meridienne Chaise Lounge
Two Piece Meridienne Chaise Lounge

Two Piece Meridienne Chaise Lounge

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H 31 in W 27 in D 21 in

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

Napoleon III Period 19th Century Méridienne.
Napoleon III Period 19th Century Méridienne.

Napoleon III Period 19th Century Méridienne.

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H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 27.96 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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elegant Napoleon III meridienne day bed
Elegant Napoleon III meridienne day bed

Elegant Napoleon III meridienne day bed

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H 32 in W 70 in D 28 in

Elegant Napoleon III meridienne day bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Napoleon III meridienne day bed. 16 in. seat height.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Meridienne - Day bed - Lounge chair - Bench Napoleon III - France XIXth
Meridienne - Day bed - Lounge chair - Bench Napoleon III - France XIXth

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Ebonized Meridienne
Art Deco Ruhlmann Style Ebonized Meridienne

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Méridienne/Récamier Daybed with Carved Mahogany
Méridienne/Récamier Daybed with Carved Mahogany

Méridienne/Récamier Daybed with Carved Mahogany

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H 39.38 in W 68.9 in D 27.17 in

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

18th c. Walnut Louis XIII Meridienne
18th c. Walnut Louis XIII Meridienne

18th c. Walnut Louis XIII Meridienne

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H 36 in W 71 in D 26 in

18th c. Walnut Louis XIII Meridienne

Located in Houston, TX

18th c. Walnut Louis XIII Daybed with Turned legs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

A 19th Century Chaise a le Meridienne
A 19th Century Chaise a le Meridienne

A 19th Century Chaise a le Meridienne

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H 35 in W 30 in D 63 in

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

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Antique French Chaise Lounge in Figured Walnut in the Méridienne Style, c1860's
Antique French Chaise Lounge in Figured Walnut in the Méridienne Style, c1860's

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

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Miniature Leather Méridienne Chaise Lounge Chairs
Pair of Miniature Leather Méridienne Chaise Lounge Chairs

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

Materials

Leather

Exceptional Napoleon III Meridienne Daybed or Chaise Lounge
Exceptional Napoleon III Meridienne Daybed or Chaise Lounge

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

Materials

Muslin, Wood

19th Century French Empire Period Daybed
19th Century French Empire Period Daybed

19th Century French Empire Period Daybed

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H 31.11 in W 60.24 in D 19.69 in

19th Century French Empire Period Daybed

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Elegant 19th Century French mahogany Period Empire meridienne or day bed of lovely proportions

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Empire Solid Mahogany "Recamier" Daybed
French Empire Solid Mahogany "Recamier" Daybed

French Empire Solid Mahogany "Recamier" Daybed

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H 32 in W 68.5 in D 23.75 in

French Empire Solid Mahogany "Recamier" Daybed

Located in Austin, TX

Antique French Empire style solid mahogany meridienne with beautiful, curved swan details and claw

Category

Early 20th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

French 1930 Art Deco Leather Banquette
French 1930 Art Deco Leather Banquette

French 1930 Art Deco Leather Banquette

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H 28.75 in W 68 in D 29 in

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

Materials

Leather

Antique Louis XV Salon Sofa
Antique Louis XV Salon Sofa

Antique Louis XV Salon Sofa

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H 40.5 in W 70 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

Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset, Sofa, Daybed 2004
Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset, Sofa, Daybed 2004

Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset, Sofa, Daybed 2004

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H 15.36 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in

Pascal Mourgue, Ligne Roset, Sofa, Daybed 2004

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Pascal Mourgue - Ligne Roset - Sofa, daybed, Méridienne (1) - Lover France - 2004 - rubber

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Early 2000s French Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

Louis XV Gilt French Meridienne
Louis XV Gilt French Meridienne

Louis XV Gilt French Meridienne

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H 32 in W 52 in D 24 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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

Charles X Period French Meridienne Sofa in Blue Velvet
Charles X Period French Meridienne Sofa in Blue Velvet

Charles X Period French Meridienne Sofa in Blue Velvet

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H 38.59 in W 74.02 in D 33.08 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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Méridienne / Chaise Longue circa 1850 Re-Upholstered in De Ploeg Wool
French Méridienne / Chaise Longue circa 1850 Re-Upholstered in De Ploeg Wool

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

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Seagrass, Oak

19th Century French Empire Style Settee
19th Century French Empire Style Settee

19th Century French Empire Style Settee

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H 35.5 in W 58 in D 27.5 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Settees

French Meridienne , France 1900
French Meridienne , France 1900

French Meridienne , France 1900

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H 36 in W 75 in D 31 in

French Meridienne , France 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

the perfect deconstructed piece of french design.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Iron

Napoleon III French Méridienne
Napoleon III French Méridienne

Napoleon III French Méridienne

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H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 72.84 in

Napoleon III French Méridienne

Located in Paris, FR

a lovely French Napoleon III meridienne whit nice shape and very confortable, ready to be

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Napoleon III French Meridienne
Napoleon III French Meridienne

Napoleon III French Meridienne

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H 32.68 in W 33.08 in D 76.78 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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

French Louis XV Style  Meridienne
French Louis XV Style  Meridienne

French Louis XV Style Meridienne

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H 28.25 in W 41.5 in D 18 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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Fabric

CIRCA 1900 FRENCH MAHOGANY DEMI MERIDIENNE
CIRCA 1900 FRENCH MAHOGANY DEMI MERIDIENNE

CIRCA 1900 FRENCH MAHOGANY DEMI MERIDIENNE

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H 36.5 in W 43.5 in D 25 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
French 19c Meridienne or Chaise Lounge

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Meridienne, Daybed from Paris, France
Vintage Meridienne, Daybed from Paris, France

Vintage Meridienne, Daybed from Paris, France

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H 28.5 in W 49 in D 25.5 in

Vintage Meridienne, Daybed from Paris, France

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Meridienne from Paris, France adjustable sides and fold down for reclining. Leather with

Category

20th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Leather

French Restauration Period Carved Walnut "Meridienne"
French Restauration Period Carved Walnut "Meridienne"

French Restauration Period Carved Walnut "Meridienne"

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early 19th century French Restauration period walnut "meridienne" with carved decoration. circa

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Sofas

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XVI style Caned Meridienne Daybed
French Louis XVI style Caned Meridienne Daybed

French Louis XVI style Caned Meridienne Daybed

Located in Coral Gables, FL

French Louis XVI style Antique Caned Meridienne Daybed or Chaise Longue

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Napoleon III Period French Antique Meridienne Daybed
Napoleon III Period French Antique Meridienne Daybed

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

French Antique Empire Style Mahogany Meridienne Daybed
French Antique Empire Style Mahogany Meridienne Daybed

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassic Méridienne in Bird's-eye Maple
French Neoclassic Méridienne in Bird's-eye Maple

French Neoclassic Méridienne in Bird's-eye Maple

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H 37.21 in W 70.08 in D 25.6 in

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

Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Daybeds

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Napoleon III Meridienne
Napoleon III Meridienne

Napoleon III Meridienne

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H 32 in W 63 in D 30.5 in

Napoleon III Meridienne

Located in Austin, TX

A very comfortable Meridienne Chaise from the Napoleon III Period. The feet are ebonized pear wood

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Antique Napoleon III Period Meridienne Chaise Longue
French Antique Napoleon III Period Meridienne Chaise Longue

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
French Vintage Napoleon III Meridienne or Chaise Longue

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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Late 18th-Century Scandinavian Two-Part Secretary, Circa 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare Scandinavian two-part secretary dates to the late 18th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Northern European furniture from the Gustavian era. The upper se...

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Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Secretaires

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Glass, Wood

Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa

Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa

$5,600

H 41.5 in W 76.5 in D 24 in

Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple in a sheltering design like a banquette to enclose the upholstery. Some a...

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Settees

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Upholstery, Maple

Midcentury French Faux Bois Concrete Garden Bench, c. 1940
Midcentury French Faux Bois Concrete Garden Bench, c. 1940

Midcentury French Faux Bois Concrete Garden Bench, c. 1940

Located in Wichita, KS

A very rare faux bois concrete confident or tête-à-tête (conversation seat). This beautiful garden bench has the appearance of tree bark, found in the Provence region of France, c. 1...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Concrete

Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch

Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch

$2,907Sale Price|55% Off

H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in

Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas

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Birch, Fabric

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa

$4,480

H 33.5 in W 77.5 in D 26 in

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The style was born during a period of austerity when the court wished to downplay the ...

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Antique 1850s French Charles X Sofas

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Fabric, Mahogany

Gustavian Bench
Gustavian Bench

Gustavian Bench

$5,887

H 32.09 in W 72.45 in D 25.6 in

Gustavian Bench

Located in Cirencester, GB

This beautiful antique Swedish bench is early 19th century from Northern Sweden. The layers of paint have been dry scraped revealing the original colours and beautiful carved deta...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Pine

Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

$9,600

H 82.5 in W 54.5 in D 22.5 in

Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760

Located in Huntington, NY

A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

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Brass, Iron

French Victorian Wicker Loveseat
French Victorian Wicker Loveseat

French Victorian Wicker Loveseat

Sold|$12,000

H 41 in W 55 in D 26 in

French Victorian Wicker Loveseat

By Perret et Vibert

Located in Queens, NY

2 French Victorian natural wicker loveseats trimmed with green and white wrapping having a scalloped back and a stretcher with a seat cushion by PERRET & VIBERT (PRICE EACH) (mat...

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Loveseats

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Upholstery, Wicker

French Brutalist Carved Oak Bar, 1950s
French Brutalist Carved Oak Bar, 1950s

French Brutalist Carved Oak Bar, 1950s

$16,000

H 39.38 in W 53.75 in D 23.04 in

French Brutalist Carved Oak Bar, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

"Raw materials are both the medium and the message." — Paul Rudolph A bold expression of mid-century French Brutalism, this sculptural bar is a striking testament to raw materiality...

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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Dry Bars

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Iron

19th Century Venetian Baroque Sofa, Settee,  Hand-Carved walnut
19th Century Venetian Baroque Sofa, Settee,  Hand-Carved walnut

19th Century Venetian Baroque Sofa, Settee, Hand-Carved walnut

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Code: FH59 Venetian 19th century Baroque settee, sofa with upholstery in good condition, hand-carved walnut frame . For new custom upholstery 1200 euros

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Sofas

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Walnut

Gustavian Demilune Buffet, Hand-Painted Wood, Sweden, Circa 1780
Gustavian Demilune Buffet, Hand-Painted Wood, Sweden, Circa 1780

Gustavian Demilune Buffet, Hand-Painted Wood, Sweden, Circa 1780

Located in Wichita, KS

A rare Swedish buffet from the Gustavian period with demilune sides and original paint inside and outside, circa 1780. This special piece came from a manor house in Uppland, Sweden. ...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

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Wood, Paint

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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.