Meridien (English spelling)

Japanese: méridien(英語表記)meridien
Meridien (English spelling)

…In the 18th century, the duchesse brisée, a simple combination of a stool and two bergères (comfortable chairs), was popular among ladies. During the Empire era, a sofa-style resting couch called a méridien became popular. [Kagiwada Tsutomu]…

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "méridien" are listed below.

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Japanese:

…18世紀にはスツールと二つのベルジェール(安楽いす)を組み合わせた簡便なデュシェス・ブリゼduchesse briséeが貴婦人たちに愛用された。アンピール時代には,メリディアンméridienとよぶソファ形式の休息用カウチが流行した。【鍵和田 務】。…

※「méridien」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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