Continental Neoclassical Ivory-Painted and Gilt Recamier

This daybed stands out for its impressive scale. With outward scrolling upholstered side and downswept back within an ebonized surround with gilt acanthus and lotus leaf decoration; ...

With a rounded tightly tufted back with dark brown pompom covered buttons; loose seat cushion; and tailored skirt.

Of columnar form comprised of intertwined strands and fancifully wrapped with an asp; on a round plinth base and outscrolled feet. Fitted with two bulb so...

Each with cut crystal support mounted with a gilt-metal outward scrolling candleholders with cut-crystal nozzle and drip-pan with pendant lusters; now electrified and fitted with candle sleeves...

The square top carved in the form of an Ionic capital over ram's head supporting on a square tapering pedestal with drapery swag decoration. Provenance: David Barrett

The mirror plate of cartouche form within a conforming surround carved with rocaille decoration.

Continental Austrian Empire-style (Circa 1835) small mahogany recamier with bronze eagle trim and green upholstery

Continental Neoclassic-style (Possibly Austrian, late 19th Century) parcel gilt mahogany daybed/chaise lounge with scrolled back above a stripped yellow silk...

"A rare and impressive Regency period Récamier sofa or fainting couch, circa 1820s. Exquisite and vibrant Satinwood sleigh form featuring a scroll crest rail, rolled and flared arms. Upholstered in an elegant blue French brocade. Supported by curvilinear scrolled legs with block feet. Acquired from a 1980s auction after a heated bidding exchange with Ralph Lauren. The modern chaise longue was first popularised during the 16th century in France. They were created by French furniture craftsmen for the rich to rest without the need to retire to the bedroom. It was during the Rococo period that the chaise longue became the symbol of social status and only the rarest and most expensive materials were used in their construction. Today, the chaise longue is seen as a luxury item for the modern home. They are often used to complement a home's décor such as living or reading rooms, or as a stylish boudoir chair for bedroom seating. Duchesse brisée (Broken duchess in French): this word is used when the chaise longue is divided in two parts: the chair and a long footstool, or two chairs with a stool in between them. The origin of the name is unknown. Récamier: a récamier has two raised ends, and nothing on the long sides. It is sometimes associated with French Empire (neo-classical) style. It is named after French society hostess Madame Récamier (1777–1849), who posed elegantly on a couch of this kind for a portrait, painted in 1800 by Jacques-Louis David. The shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau...

French Art Deco maple recamier with fluted silver gilt trim and beige circle upholstery

English Art Deco maple recamier of sleigh form upholstered in white cotton with fringed edge (Attributed to BETTY JOEL)

Spectacular Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier 'fainting couch' attributed to the American master cabinet maker John Henry Belter, who is widely considered to be the godfather of Ame...