The word "couch" comes from the French coucher, which means "to lie down." Whether used for lying down or sitting upright, the couch - and its cousins, the sofa, the settee and the daybed - has a long history, going back to classical Greek and Roman times. Here is a list of some common types that antique furniture fans are likely to encounter.
Click on the name below for a definition and illustration of each style.
- Boudeuse
- Camel-back Sofa
- Canapé à Confidante
- Canapé de l'Amitié Settee
- Chair-back Settee
- Chesterfield
- The Two Davenports
- Indiscret
- Méridienne
- Récamier
- Tete-a-Tete
- Windsor settee
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