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What is a Greek couch called?
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What a Greek couch is called varies. The ancient Greeks called their reclining couch a klinē, and the plural word for klinē is klinai. Today, this style of sofa is more often called a Grecian couch or a récamier sofa. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of récamier sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
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Shop for Antique and Vintage Recamiers on 1stDibs
Restoration period recamier daybed
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Restoration period recamier daybed in mahogany with mahogany veneer and silk.
Category
Antique 1820s French Daybeds
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Regency Painted Recamier
Located in Essex, MA
Putty color with orange, gold and yellow stringing with floral and leaf details. Typical form raised on saber legs with casters. From the Krebhiel collection.
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Benches
Materials
Wood
$6,800
Charles X Period Récamier Bench
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Récamier Bench from the Charles X Period.
Height 86 and 65 cm
Open Width 185 cm
The fabric presents tiny spots.
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Settees
Materials
Wood
Meridienne Bench Récamier Napoleon III Period
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Meridienne bench called Récamier Napoleon III period upholstered with silk fabric with motifs of very fine quality in excellent condition and solid mahogany frame in perfect condition.
Category
Antique 1860s French Daybeds
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Dark Blue Denim Récamier
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (1st quarter 19th Century) mahogany and brass inlaid roll arm récamier with a dark blue denim upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Daybeds
Materials
Brass
Italian Neo-Classic Blue Painted Récamier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (Possibly Swedish-18th Century) light blue painted and decorated récamier with roll design front and sleigh form back.
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Daybeds
Materials
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
