Meaning of méridienne | Babel Free

Definitions

An asymmetrical daybed with a high head-rest, and a lower foot-rest, joined by a sloping piece.

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“Méridiennes have sold for up to $19,000 a pair, a bid posted at Morton’s. “Méridiennes such as that one are the rare pieces that bring top dollar,” says Phillip Alford, Morton’s nineteenth-century furniture expert.”

“Silk velvet on the méridiennes is from Manuel Canovas; Clarence House fabric covers the sofa and front of fauteuils.”

“This, too, has now been restored and reupholstered, and the unusual pair of méridiennes (short daybeds) will be installed on either side of the mantlepiece in the upstairs hall.”

“These new details gave meridiennes the opportunity of gliding right into the 20th century as choice lolling spots.”

“The Museum’s pieces which include this sofa, a pair of meridiennes (cat. no. 47), and an armchair (cat. no. 35) are some of the finest examples extant attributed to Belter’s shop.”

“A suite of curly maple neclassical^([sic]) furniture includes two delicate meridiennes, a table, and seventeen side chairs.”

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