Early 19th Century English Regency "Méridienne" Polished Mahogany Reupholstered in Blue & Gold Damask

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This is an antique chaise longue (specifically a méridienne style) that draws heavily from both French Empire and English Regency … Read more This is an antique chaise longue (specifically a méridienne style) that draws heavily from both French Empire and English Regency traditions of the early 19th century. However, this chaise specific form - with its substantial mahogany frame and turned wooden legs - is highly characteristic of English craftmanship from the 1795-1837) While it shares similarities with the French Empire style, English Regency furniture tends to be more conservative and restrained in its ornamentation compared to the heavily gilded French versions. The focus remains on the quality of the wood's patina and the elegance of the silhouette. It has been reupholstered in a blue and gold Empire-style laurel wreath damask motif. It is a very popular reproduction textile choice to complement the formal, historical lines of 19th-century daybeds.
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