chaise longue

An upholstered couch in the shape of a chair which is long enough to support the legs.

Antiques From Our Gallery

Item No. 1218 French, Art Nouveau period canape and chaise (side chair) In solid, carved giltwood. Having original gilding, upholstery, and fabric. Circa 1890, from the workshop of Louis Majorelle. Louis Majorelle (1859-1926) was a French cabinetmaker and decorator in the Art Nouveau movement of the Nancy School, where he served as vice-president. Started in the 1890s, Majorelle's furniture production was embellished by interlacing and took its inspiration from nature: plants, water lilies, thistles, and dragonflies. Majorelle is an internationally recognized figure of the Nancy School. 53¼" wide (canape) by 27½" deep by 44½" high (both, at the back)

Item No. 1214 French, Louis XVI period chaise longue Crème painted with vigorously carved neoclassical elements. Circa 1780. 65" long by 39½" high by 28" deep

Item No. 997 Rare, French, Louis XV period chair-back chaise longue In solid, carved beechwood. Mid-18th century

Item No. 851 Fine, French, Louis XV period, giltwood chaise longue The padded backrest with serpentine top rail continuing to padded wings, the shaped rails raised on cabriole legs; the whole carved with foliate scrolls, shell motifs and seed pods. Mid-18th century. 37½" high by 33½" wide by 76" long

Item No. 807 French, Louis XV period chaise longue In solid, carved walnut. Mid-18th century. 80" long by 34" wide by 40" high (at back)

Item No. 774 Set of four Consulat style chaises Crème painted and parcel gilded with Greek key motif. 19th century. 18" wide by 18" deep by 17" high (at seat) and 33" high (at back)