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How long is a chaise longue?

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How long is a chaise longue?
A chaise longue is typically between 73 and 80 inches long. Its 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.

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Cowhide LC4 Chaise Longue by Le Corbusier, Perriand & Jeanneret, Cassina, Italy
Located in Brussels, Brussels
An elegant vintage example of the celebrated LC4 chaise longue, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand and manufactured by Cassina in Italy circa late 1970...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Steel

Antique Victorian Eastlake Chaise Lounge With a Tapestry Stripe.
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Victorian Eastlake Chaise Lounge With a Tapestry Stripe.
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' Leather Chaise Lounge Chair for Strassle International
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Tuttle 'Chariot' chaise lounge, c.1972 Leather, chrome-plated steel, lacquered steel. Manufactured by Strassle International, USA / Switzerland. With additional Carmel Sheepsk...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Chaise Longues

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Chrome

VERSACE Gigasso Mahogany Empire Style Chaise Recamier
Located in Perkasie, PA
VERSACE Gigasso Mahogany Empire Style Chaise Recamier – Item L71926 This exceptional Versace Gigasso chaise recamier brings together the grandeur of Empire design with the unmistaka...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Empire Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Baker Furniture Louis XVI Style Upholstered Recamier Chaise Lounge
Located in Dayton, OH
This refined 1960s Neoclassical-style Chaise lounge or Récamier or méridienne style daybed manufactured by Baker Furniture, represents a sophisticated mid-century interpretation of c...
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20th Century American Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chaise Lounge by Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Chaise longue designed by American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame is made of walnut, with a beautiful curved shape, and upholstered in white loop pile. The chaise longue has bee...
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Early 2000s American Modern Chaise Longues

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Bouclé, Walnut

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