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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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Luna Pink Siena marble and mohair silk chaise by Sheree Stuart Design
Located in Milan, IT
The Luna chaise from the Terra Frammenti collection exemplifies a poetic fusion of art and earth's elemental beauty. Featuring a polished pink Siena marble base, it is enhanced by pl...
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2010s Italian Chaise Longues

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Marble

Late 19th C. French Campaign Style Iron Bronze Chaise Longue
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A spectacular late 19th/early 20th century French iron and bronze chaise longue or lounge, crafted in the Campaign style. The folding chair features a dramatic elongated lounge form ...
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20th Century French Campaign Chaise Longues

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Brass, Iron

Luna Purple Calacatta Marble and Mohair Silk chaise by Sheree Stuart Design
Located in Milan, IT
The Luna chaise by Sheree Stuart Design belongs to the Terra Frammenti collection, blending artistic expression with natural elegance. It features a polished purple Calacatta marble ...
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2010s Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Marble

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

Custom Made to Order Napoli Chaise Lounge in Velvet Linen or COM
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Napoli Chaise Lounge 27" W x 34" H x 60" D / can be customized to any length The Napoli Chaise Lounge is a timeless nod to vintage European design, effortlessly blending elegance wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Chaise Longues

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Biedermeier Chaise
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An expressive Biedermeier period chaise lounge–also called a “recamier”--dating to circa 1820 Sweden, in the manner of the famous maker Karl Johan. Resembling a gondola in silhouette...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chaise Longues

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Textile, Maple

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