Swan Chaise Lounge
20th Century Empire Chaise Longues
Wood, Beech, Maple
20th Century Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Wood, Beech, Maple
20th Century German Empire Chaise Longues
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1930s French Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Charles X Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Charles X Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Charles X Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Daybeds
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Turkish Other Turkish Rugs
Silk
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Daybeds
Bronze
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
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Bronze
20th Century French Chaise Longues
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Empire Chaise Longues
Wood, Beech, Maple
Vintage 1940s Chaise Longues
Antique 1890s French Directoire Chaise Longues
Mohair, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Empire Revival Chaise Longues
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Fabric, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Prints
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century Chaise Longues
Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chaise Longues
Mahogany
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Swan Chaise Lounge For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Swan Chaise Lounge?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The era that a chaise longue is from goes back at least as far as the 1500s. A chaise lounge 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. Shop a variety of chaise lounges on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023There is no difference between a chaise longue and a chaise lounge. 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. (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. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chaise lounges on 1stDibs.
- What is a chaise lounge chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chaise longue chair — or “chaise lounge,” as it is sometimes called in America — is a reclining upholstered sofa that is long enough to support one's legs. 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. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chaise lounge chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, a chaise lounge can be used in a living room, provided you have enough space for one. In fact, many people like to be able to stretch out and relax on one while enjoying conversation, reading or watching television in their seating areas. On 1stDibs, find a variety of chaise lounges.
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