Darryl Carter Garden & Guns G&G Sleigh Daybed Chaise Lounge Scalamandre Fabric

"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...

Antique Victorian parlor day bed / fainting couch / chaise lounge. Made of mahogany featuring traditional Eastlake styling with pierced / reticulated frame and Neoclassical striped floral and ribbon fabric with double cording. A very comfy and functional antique furnishing...

Large Mid-20th Century Chaise Lounge, bench or daybed. Features a long red leather upholstered frame with flared and scrolled arms over square tapered mahogany feet. Includes nailhea...

A lovely French inspired chaise lounge by Fairfield, circa 1990s. Features a black frame with a contoured back, white upholstery and saber legs. A comfy addition to any space. Measur...

Lexington Upholstery by Lexington Althena Chaise Lounge, ITEM #: 7802-75. Features a traditional form with rolled back, tufted seat and silver nail head trim over turned legs. Uphol...

Polka dot upholstered daybed or settee. Features rolled arms over flared legs and a mahogany toned finish. Olive green and black sheened upholstery. Measure: 69".    

Chaise lounge, oak, metal, Europe, 1950s An adjustable lounge chair with inventive system. This piece is a perfect example of great craftmanship with a gorgeous design. Thanks to th...

20th century patinated vintage leather chaise lounge or daybed from Sweden Unique form Chesterfield chaise lounge in original leather tu...

Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, chaise lounge with ottoman model GE01, oak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1954 This chaise lounge consists out of two sections. An adjustable lounge chai...

The DOUBLE RECLINER lounger, (also available on a base Stand) is sculptural and dynamic. Fluid and organic, they lend themselves for use as functional ...

Graceful and inviting, the recamier chaise with arched back and rolled arm. The fainting couch is upholstered but it does show some ware. Although made in the Victorian period, it ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield chaise lounge daybed A...