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Antique French Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee Chaise in Original Paint
For sale by Hand of Glory
for sale €1,141     $1,238
£975
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Antique French Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee Chaise in Original Paint

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A very pretty 19th Century French Duchesse Brisee chaise longue in Louis XVI style, the moulded ribbon carved frame with curved ends and in original paint, raised on chanel moulded supports, with original fabric and nailed borders.

The frame is in solid condition with original paintwork, the fabric is also original and very grubby, although undamaged. I can arrange re-covering with my upholsterer and supply fabric, please get in touch for further details.

89cm high max, 170cm long, 70cm deep, the seat 44cm high.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee to the 19th Century.

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SA1240570
Description
A very pretty 19th Century French Duchesse Brisee chaise longue in Louis XVI style, the moulded ribbon carved frame with curved ends and in original paint, raised on chanel moulded supports, with original fabric and nailed borders.
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The frame is in solid condition with original paintwork, the fabric is also original and very grubby, although undamaged.
Hand of Glory

I can arrange re-covering with my upholsterer and supply fabric, please get in touch for further details.

89cm high max, 170cm long, 70cm deep, the seat 44cm high.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1240570
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

Decorative antiques & interiors

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An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery.
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Archive I An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery.

Antique French Louis XVI Style Duchesse Brisee Chaise in Original Paint

Archive II An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery. View II
Archive III An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery. View III
Archive IV An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery. View IV
Archive V An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery. View V
Archive VI An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery. View VI
Archive VII An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery. View VIII
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Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery.
Antique French Louis XVI style Duchesse Brisee Chaise in original paint
Ref: SA1240570
An antique French Louis XVI style duchesse brisee chaise with a distressed off-white painted wooden frame, fluted legs, and floral upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChaise Longues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialBeech, Textile, Paint
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsFluted legs, Rosette blocks, Corbeille back, Distressed paintwork
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 170 cm (67 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

FAQs

A duchesse brisee is a modular French upholstered daybed originating in the eighteenth century, designed as separate armchair and footstool components that push together to form a continuous reclining seat.

Frames were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech or walnut, featuring carved joinery, natural horsehair stuffing, and painted or gilded distressed surface finishes.

Authentic Louis XVI seating displays geometric neoclassical lines, straight tapered legs with vertical fluting, square rosette carved corner joints, and hand-pegged joinery.

Position the piece within a bedroom bay window, a dressing room, or a formal salon alongside minimalist lighting and neutral linen textiles to contrast historical detail with modern simplicity.

Dust the wooden frame regularly using a soft dry microfibre cloth, avoid water or solvent cleaners that dissolve delicate distemper paint, and maintain stable indoor humidity to prevent flaking.
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