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What is a chaise longue?

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What is a chaise longue?
A chaise longue is a form of seating. It’s 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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Century Furniture Tufted Walnut Chaise Lounge Chair Daybed Fainting Couch 78"
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture chaise lounge / day bed / fainting couch / settee. Features a tufted diamond upholstery with rolled arms, supported by turned walnut legs with brass castors. Dime...
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1990s American Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Karin Mobring, A Pair of Armchairs, Model "Natura", Swedish Mid Century, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of charming Swedish Mid Century Modern lounge chairs in solid pine, upholstered in leather with a fine patina. Designed by Karin Mobring, model "Natura" in the 1970s. Reminisc...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Pine

French Louis XV Beechwood Duchesse Brisee Chaise by P. Remy ca. 1765
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XV PERIOD CHAISE LONGUE (OR DUCHESSE BRISÉE) Executed by Pierre Rémy (French, 1724-1798) Carved beechwood, upholstery Stamped P * REMY four times 39 1/8" H x 16 3/4" H (to s...
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Wave Chaise Longue Chair - Mid Century Modern Lounge
Located in Decatur, GA
Rare Brutalist style "Goop" base wave chaise by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1970s. All new foam and leopard print velvet. Excellent condition. Base is free of any chi...
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Resin

Art Deco, Daybed Reupholstered in Lambswool, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural Scandinavian Art Deco daybed or chaise longue. The piece is characterized by its elegant asymmetrical silhouette with a gently raised backrest at one end. Made by a skil...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Koket Satin Upholstered Envy Chaise Lounge
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Koket Satin Upholstered Envy Chaise Lounge
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

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