Antique Carved Louis XV Style Chaise Lounge Upholstered in Ivory

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Antique Carved Louis XV–Style Chaise Lounge

This extraordinary antique French Style chaise lounge—with its graceful serpentine silhouette, beautifully carved walnut-toned … Read more Antique Carved Louis XV–Style Chaise Lounge

This extraordinary antique French Style chaise lounge—with its graceful serpentine silhouette, beautifully carved walnut-toned frame, scrolling floral crest, cabriole legs, and softly woven ivory floral damask—has the unmistakable romance of something that has already lived beautifully, learned a few things, and now prefers long afternoons to unnecessary drama.

Elegant without being precious, comfortable without sacrificing an ounce of charm, and just theatrical enough to make an entrance without requiring applause, it has that rare ability to make you want to sit down before you've even decided where it belongs.

Our inspiration? La Pausa, Gabrielle Chanel’s legendary Riviera retreat, where an ancient olive tree stood at the heart of the house’s cloister-like courtyard. It was a place designed for the sort of living that has become suspiciously difficult to schedule: sunlight, fresh air, good books, long lunches, and absolutely nothing that requires an immediate response.

Under an olive tree, on a shaded terrace, in a sun-drenched conservatory—or, more realistically, in the corner of your bedroom where you can retreat from everyone who has suddenly decided they need something from you. Consider it a beautifully upholstered boundary.

The romantic French carving and quiet upholstery give it an effortless refinement—the kind that doesn't need explaining and certainly doesn't need permission. It would be equally at home in a collected traditional interior, a relaxed coastal setting, or any space where the goal is less look at me and more leave me here for a while. And really, isn't that the point? See less