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What is a chaise recliner?

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What is a chaise recliner?
A chaise recliner, also known as a chaise lounge, is an extended recliner or an upholstered sofa that allows you to extend your legs, with support for the same. It is designed for comfort while relaxing, reading or napping.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
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Outdoor Reclining Chaise with Metal Foliate Motif
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Very nice example of outdoor, poolside, or patio furniture, reclining chaise with four backrest positions. The metal frame has incised bark detail, and the leaves and flowers also ha...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Chaise Longues

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Metal

Thonet Reclining Chaise Longue
Located in Haywards Heath England, GB
Adjustable reclining chaise longue in steamed beech with cane seat and back Stylish scroll work sides and foldable back rest Circa 1900 Width 69cm.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Settees

Materials

Cane, Beech

Napoleon III Reclining Chaise Lounge with Swing-Out Arm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Napoleon III Reclining Chaise Lounge with Swing-Out Arm A rare and mechanically ingenious French chaise lounge from the Napoleon III period, featuring a reclining backrest operated b...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues

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Upholstery

Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters.
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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

Fully Restored Recliner Chaise Lounge CIR 1860 Victorian Brown Leather Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Victorian reclining chaise lounge armchair A very good looking well made and exceptionally comfortable piece.
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Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

Mid Century 1970s Ingmar Relling Black Leather Reclining Chaise Lounger
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture, Knut Relling
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb late 1970s black leather chaise deigned by Ingmar & Knut Relling for Westnofa. 
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Beech

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