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1920 Style Chaise Longues In Brown Wool Fabric And Brass Leather Button Detail
Located in London, GB
"Elysa" is an elegant und eclectic chaise longue with a feel of the early 20th century, covered in high quality 100% wool fabric in Tobacco brown, embellished with vintage English na...
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1990s English Art Deco Chaise Longues

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Brass

Rare Victorian Deep Button Red Velvet Bergere DayBed With Cane Headrest
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Rare and Unusual 19th Century Red Deep Button Velvet Bergere Chaise Longue / Day Bed With Cane Headrest Circa 1860 Ideal for a living space or luxurious Boudoir. Really comfortab...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Mahogany

A Victorian Mahogany Swan Back Chaise Longue Upholstered in a Blue Velvet Fabric
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Victorian Mahogany Swan Back Chaise Longue Day Bed Upholstered in a Blue Plush Fabric With A Carved Scroll End Back Rest. Brass Terminating Turned Legs on Original White Ceramic Ca...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues

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Brass

Fine British Mid Century Daybed Ottoman With Osbourne & Little Fabric By Reylon
By Guy Rogers
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Immerse yourself in the epitome of mid-century British sophistication with this exquisite daybed ottoman, a fusion of iconic design and luxurious comfort. Upholstered in sumptuous gr...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Velvet, Beech

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN ORNATELY HAND CARVED WALNUT CHAiSE LOUNGE PORCELAIN CASTORS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning heavily carved walnut framed Chaise Lounge with period Porcelain castors Please note the deli...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Walnut

Rococo revival chaise longue
Located in Cheshire, GB
Rococo revival chaise longue, upholstered in burgundy hand-dyed deep buttoned leather. The carved and pierced back with scrolling decoration. To the arms carved with lion heads. All ...
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Antique 19th Century British Chaise Longues

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Leather, Wood

Rococo revival chaise longue
Rococo revival chaise longue
H 34.5 in W 70 in D 38 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chaise Longue c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautifully proportioned Victorian chaise lounge from the 19th Century, offering a touch of elegance to any space. Left in a natural hessian finish, it awaits your choice of fabric...
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Victorian Oak Clawfoot Chaise Lounge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Give your space a dramatic flare with this stunning antique Gothic-inspired fainting sofa/chaise lounge. Kick back and sprawl out on the massive seat (measuring over 17 square feet!)...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Wood, Hardwood, Oak

Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900
By William Morris (English)
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Morris armchair / lounge chair, Arts & Crafts, United Kingdom, circa 1900 Superb Morris armchair / lounge chair, rare model. Arts & Crafts. United Kingdom, circa 1900 The rack back...
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Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

H W Batley (attributed). An Anglo-Japanese ebonized chaise lounge or day bed
By Henry William Batley
Located in London, GB
H W Batley attributed. An Anglo-Japanese ebonised chaise lounge or day bed. With an upholstered arm and seven incised fine turnings in a fan shape to the centre flanked by turned upr...
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Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Chaise Longues

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Walnut

Phillip Webb A large Aesthetic Movement bobbin turned Satinwood chaise lounge
By Philip Webb, Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
Phillip Webb for Morris and Co attributed. A larger than usual Aesthetic Movement bobbin turned Satinwood chaise lounge or day bed, the upper turned armrests with typical Morris and ...
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Chaise Longues

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Satinwood

Rare Victorian Wood & Brass Adjustable Reading Day Bed by John Carter Of London
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Late 19th Century Adjustable Chaise Lounge In Orange Fabric Known As The "Literary Machine" Manufactured By John Carter Of New Cavendish St London An adjustable reading and lounging...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues

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Brass

Contemporary Brass and Upholstered Luxury Chaise Lounge
By Sebastian Blakeley
Located in Loddiswell, Devon
This made to order Chaise Lounge with its polished brass and aluminium components working in close harmony with the beautiful cotton velvet upholstery and hand crafted American Cherr...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chaise Longues

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Aluminum, Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Walnut Turned Leg Chaise Lounge
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality walnut turned leg chaise lounge having a shaped button back standing on four turned tapering solid walnut legs with original porcelain casters. Newly reupho...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Chaise Longues

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Walnut

Solid Oak Day Bed, Modern Textile Matress and Bolster Cushions
By Custhom
Located in London, GB
The Day bed is a solid oak frame with hand turned Oak legs. Made in the UK using Britsh Oak. The Mattress and Bolster are stitched using wool Kvadrat fabric. With a two tone piped ed...
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2010s British Daybeds

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Wool, Oak

Liberty & Co. Attr. An Arts & Crafts Oak Chaise or Day Bed in Morris & Co Fabric
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. attributed. A good quality Arts & Crafts oak chaise lounge or day bed professionally upholstered with a Morris and Co Golden Lily fabric with a fixed long and rounded h...
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Daybeds

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Oak

Rare Antique William iv circa 1830 Hardwood Chesterfield Extending Chaise Lounge
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite antique circa 1830 English hand carved Mahogany William IV extending Chaise Lounge with Chesterfield tufting. This Chaise Lounge ...
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Antique 1830s English William IV Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Regency Faux Rosewood Recamier
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with upholstery in usable condition. Scroll back and raised on circular tapered legs with casters.
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Antique 1820s English Regency Chaise Longues

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Beech

Regency Faux Rosewood Recamier
Regency Faux Rosewood Recamier
H 36 in W 32.25 in D 81 in
Howard and Sons Chesterfield Chaise Lounge C1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A mid 19th century Chesterfield chaise lounge by Howard & sons - London. Of large proportions and as to be expected very comfortable and of the up most quality. Raised on Howards uni...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues

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Walnut

Howard and Sons Chesterfield Chaise Lounge C1860
Howard and Sons Chesterfield Chaise Lounge C1860
H 27.17 in W 72.84 in D 39.38 in
Liberty London Chesterfield Burl Walnut Framed Antique Victorian Chaise Lounge
By Liberty of London, Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1880 Liberty's of London upholstered Burl Walnut framed Chesterfield tufted Chaise Lounge This Chaise Lounge is an absolute t...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Walnut

Cowrie, Rocking Chaise Longue, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood, Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
Organic in form, and iconic in design, the Cowrie Rocker is inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The modern curvilinear form is the result of an extensive research and innova...
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2010s British Minimalist Chaise Longues

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Ash, Walnut

Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Bent Plywood Rocking Chaise Longue by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie rocker is an elegant rocking lounger inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive research and innovation...
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2010s British Modern Chaise Longues

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Ash, Walnut

Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and restored Howard & Son's circa 1880 Chaise Lounge with hand carved walnut frame This is the first chaise in this mod...
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Chippendale Style Walnut Armchair, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful Chippendale style armchair, curved back, walnut structure and English cotton fabric covering, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s British Chippendale Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique English Carved Oak and Cane William and Mary Style Chaise
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century carved oak and cane William and Mary style chaise. The carved arched stretchers are intact and solid as is the cane. It is unmarked and in very good condi...
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Antique Late 19th Century English William and Mary Chaise Longues

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Cane, Oak

Aphrodite Chaise in Velvet and Black American Walnut
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
As the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation, Aphrodite possesses both feminine and masculine characteristics, as well as grace and elegance. Like the Aphrodite cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chaise Longues

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Walnut, Bouclé, Velvet, Ultrasuede

Custom Made Aphrodite Chaise with Fluted Detailing in Wood Frame and Blue Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
As the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation, Aphrodite possesses both feminine and masculine characteristics, as well as grace and elegance. Like the Aphrodite cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chaise Longues

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Hardwood, Velvet

Vintage English Mahogany Foldable Chaise Longues with Brass Details
Located in Sofia, BG
Great foldable chaise longues in mahogany frame made in England circa 1950.  
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Mid-20th Century English Chaise Longues

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Brass

English Regency Egyptian Revival Style Recamier, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency Egyptian revival style mahogany, brass inlay, & gilt Recamier is finely carved with an Egyptian hawk head and finished on both sides.
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Chaise Longues

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Mahogany

Antique Victorian Chaise Longue in Woven Leopard Jacquard
Located in Hastings, GB
An elegant and exceptional Victorian chaise longue, early 19th century. Newly upholstered in a stunning hand picked woven Leopard Jacquard fabric, black and gold leopard pattern o...
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues

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Wood

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Marcel Breuer famously designed innovative wood bent furniture before his metal tubular designs. This Chaise longue or ‘Long Chair’ was designed for Isokon Comapny England in the 196...
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Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Plywood

Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair
Marcel Breuer Isokon Loung Chair
H 84 in W 140 in D 66 in
Delphini Modern Chaise Lounge
By O&A London
Located in London, GB
The Delphini contemporary chaise has the functionality of an armchair and sofa. This chaise helps with space management which is especially useful in small rooms. Delphini is the mos...
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2010s British Modern Chaise Longues

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Fabric, Walnut

Delphini Modern Chaise Lounge
Delphini Modern Chaise Lounge
H 34.65 in W 66.93 in D 36.62 in
William IV Rosewood Chaise Longue Attributed to Gillows
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William IV rosewood chaise longue attributed to Gillows, with deeply carved scroll terminals and arms, and turned tapering legs on disguised castors.
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Antique 1830s English William IV Chaise Longues

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Leather, Rosewood

Grand Scale English Divan
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A sizeable, elegant, c. 1935, English divan in mahogany. The whole on a series of eight, webbed, ball and claw feet and surmounted by newly made, down filled, lined covered cushioning.
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Vintage 1930s English Chaise Longues

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Linen, Mahogany

Grand Scale English Divan
Grand Scale English Divan
H 34 in W 85 in D 34 in
Aphrodite Chaise with Fluted detailing Beech Wood stained & Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
As the Greek goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation, Aphrodite possesses both feminine and masculine characteristics, as well as grace and elegance. Like the Aphrodite cha...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Chaise Longues

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Velvet, Beech

Cowrie, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood Rocking Chaise Longue by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie rocker is an elegant rocking lounger inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive research and innovation...
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2010s British Minimalist Chaise Longues

Materials

Ash, Walnut

Fine Regency Ebonised and Gilt Heightened Chaise Longue in the Manner of Thomas
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Fine Regency ebonized and gilt heightened chaise longue in the manner of Thomas Hope Early 19th century Regency ebonised and gilt heightened chaise longue in the manner of Thomas ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chaise Longues

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Giltwood

French Victorian Rust Velvet Recamier
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian carved walnut Recamier with tufted rust velvet upholstery
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

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Velvet, Walnut

Pavilion Daybed
By Thomas Hope
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved giltwood daybed or chaise longue, displaying the mythological influences and designs of the Regency period. Comparisons may be drawn with the furnishings of Brigh...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Chaise Longues

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Gold Leaf

Pavilion Daybed
Pavilion Daybed
H 32 in W 86 in D 27.75 in
Crocodile Pavilion Chaise
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency design daybed / chaise longue inspired by works at Brighton Pavilion. The ends in the form of scallop shells. The legs of stylized crocodile form. Carved in mahogany a...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Chaise Longues

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Gold

Crocodile Pavilion Chaise
Crocodile Pavilion Chaise
H 39.5 in W 79.25 in D 25.75 in
E W Godwin, Collinson & Lock An Anglo-Japanese Rosewood Chaise Lounge or Day Bed
By Edward William Godwin
Located in London, GB
E W Godwin. Made by Collinson And Lock. A Rare Anglo-Japanese Rosewood chaise lounge or day bed with finely carved floral work to the upper end and spiral turned legs on original bra...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Chaise Longues

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Rosewood

Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Rocking Chaise Longue by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie rocker is an elegant rocking lounger inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive research and innovation...
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2010s British Minimalist Chaise Longues

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Ash, Walnut

Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Bent Plywood Rocking Chaise Longue by Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie rocker is an elegant rocking lounger inspired by the concave lines of sea shells. The curvilinear forms are the result of an extensive research and innovation...
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2010s British Modern Chaise Longues

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Ash, Walnut

Leonard William Collmann, an Exhibition Quality Gothic Revival Oak Chaise Lounge
Located in London, GB
Leonard William Collmann, stamped L W Collmann. A rare exhibition quality Gothic Revival oak chaise lounge or daybed with incised and inlaid details through out, a wonderful origina...
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Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Chaise Longues

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Brass

Victorian Chaise Longue Sofa Carved Mahogany
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive 19th century chaise longue. The seat and backrest re-upholstered in white fabric (stained) and framed in carved solid mahogany. Raised on carved legs terminating ...
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Antique 19th Century English Chaise Longues

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Mahogany

Victorian Chaise Longue Sofa Carved Mahogany
Victorian Chaise Longue Sofa Carved Mahogany
H 32.76 in W 75.32 in D 25.28 in
Contemporary Curved Chaise Longue made in Oak with Grey Fabric
By Edward Johnson Studio
Located in Bosham, GB
The contemporary curved and sculptural ‘Ligamentum III’ chaise longue has been designed with every twist and turn of the frame considered; from comfort at one end to sweeping eleganc...
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2010s British Chaise Longues

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Oak, Fabric

Contemporary Curved Chaise Longue made in Walnut with Green Upholstery Fabric.
By Edward Johnson Studio
Located in Bosham, GB
The contemporary curved, sculptural, and elegant ‘Ligamentum II’ chaise longue is a combination of sleek and clean upholstery lines surrounded by a flowing timber frame. This refined...
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2010s British Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Howard & Son's Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Chesterbed Walnut Framed
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare totally original Victorian Howard & Son’s Chesterfield Chesterbed chaise lounge An amazing find, the chaise has been fully restor...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

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Leather, Walnut

English Art Deco White Cotton Recamier
By Betty Joel
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco maple recamier of sleigh form upholstered in white cotton with fringed edge (Attributed to BETTY JOEL)
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Daybeds

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Cotton, Maple

Fine Regency Black Painted and Gilt Daybed in the Manner of George Smith
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
This daybed stands out for its impressive scale. With outward scrolling upholstered side and downswept back within an ebonized surround with gilt acanthus and lotus leaf decoration; ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chaise Longues

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Giltwood, Paint

High Regency Period Gilt Brass Chaise Lounge
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The simulated rosewood chaise tongue is fitted with finely cast mounts to the front and a few to the reverse. The seat has recently been re-upholstered in a creamy/gold fabric. The s...
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Chaise Longues

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Rosewood

High Regency Period Gilt Brass Chaise Lounge
High Regency Period Gilt Brass Chaise Lounge
H 30.32 in W 77.17 in D 27.56 in
English Regency Style Canopy Library Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) hooded mahogany library arm chair with adjustable chaise attachment and leather cushion.
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Walnut Chaise of Stunning Quality Mid-19th Century
Located in Wiltshire, GB
Stunning quality mid-19th century walnut chaise reupholstered in deep buttoned chestnut antiqued leather with brass studs Dimensions: Height 30" 76cm Width 80" 203cm Depth 28" ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

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Walnut

Regency Period Carved and Yellow Upholstered Chaise Longue
Located in London, GB
Constructed in simulated goncalo alves, rising from addorsed castor shod sabre legs decorated with finely carved Graeco-Roman palmettes, with similar tablets over; the back rest of ‘...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Wood

1980s Set of Three English Teak Wood Loungers
By Barlow Tyrie
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s set of three English teak wood loungers with bronze hinges.    
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Late 20th Century English Chaise Longues

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Bronze

1980s Set of Three English Teak Wood Loungers
1980s Set of Three English Teak Wood Loungers
H 39.38 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Late 19th Century Giltwood Settee
By Mellier & Co.
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late 19th century French-style giltwood and gesso scroll arm sofa, made by Charles Mellier & Co Master Cabinet Makers London, upholstered in fine silk "Spiders Web Pattern", marks to...
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Antique 1880s English Louis XV Sofas

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Silk, Giltwood

Late 19th Century Giltwood Settee
Late 19th Century Giltwood Settee
H 27 in W 57 in D 22 in
Regency Faux Rosewood and Ormolu-Mounted Chaise Lounge
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Regency faux rosewood and ormolu-mounted, brass inlaid chaise lounge with gilded paw feet, circa 1805.  
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chaise Longues

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Wood

Antibes Chaise - Metal Detailing
By FBC London
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the relaxed elegance of the South of France, the Antibes Chaise is the ultimate in refined yet inviting luxury. Beautifully upholstered and complete with a leather head r...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Oak

Antibes Chaise - Metal Detailing
Antibes Chaise - Metal Detailing
H 38.25 in W 25.5 in D 74.75 in
Antibes Chaise
By FBC London
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the relaxed elegance of the South of France, the Antibes Chaise is the ultimate in refined yet inviting luxury. Beautifully upholstered and complete with a leather head r...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Oak

Antibes Chaise
Antibes Chaise
H 38.25 in W 25.5 in D 74.75 in
Goga Chaise Lounge Daybed Sofa Chair by Felice James in Oak Brass Velvet
By Andrea Felice, Felice James, Rebecca James
Located in London, GB
A hand carved chaise longue with a hand applied finish creating the blackened oak frame. Stunningly combined with cotton velvet buttoned upholstery and solid brass socks. This un...
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2010s English Organic Modern Chaise Longues

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Brass

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British Wood Chaise Longues For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of british wood chaise longues available on 1stDibs. Find 138 antique and vintage british wood chaise longues at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. British wood chaise longues have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of british wood chaise longues to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Regency, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern british wood chaise longues are of considerable interest. Large british wood chaise longues can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller british wood chaise longues available at 1stDibs — each spanning 18.9 inches in width — may make for a better choice. British wood chaise longues have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Marcel Breuer, Isokon and Howard & Sons Ltd are consistently popular.

How Much are British Wood Chaise Longues?

British wood chaise longues can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,523, while the lowest priced sells for $596 and the highest can go for as much as $64,467.

Finding the Right Chaise Longues for You

Sit back, relax and get all of the ergonomic support you could ever need by introducing an alluring antique or vintage chaise longue in your living room or by your outdoor fire pit.

The chaise longue is an upholstered piece of furniture that was made popular in France in the early 16th century. This low reclining seat — a “long chair” in English — boasts an elongated form and low back that extends about half the length of the furnishing, affording the welcome opportunity for a sitter to put their feet up and relax. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome.

In the late 1700s, the first chaise longues were imported to America, and English speakers have struggled with the name ever since. (In the United States, the term is frequently spelled “chaise lounge.”) So, how do you pronounce chaise longue? It sounds like “shayz lawng,” but limiting it to shayz is perfectly acceptable in the States.

Antique Victorian chaise longues and 19th-century chaise longues bring luxury and perhaps extravagance to your living space while mid-century modern chaise longues, designed by the likes of Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan or Milo Baughman, can alter an interior with dazzling geometric contours and richly varied textures.

On 1stDibs, find many kinds of chaise longues for your home — from sculptural works by Charlotte Perriand to plush and velvety Louis XVI pieces to minimalist contemporary versions to suit your understated decor.