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What is the purpose of a chaise longue?
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The purpose of a chaise longue is to provide comfortable seating while enhancing the visual appeal of a room. Its elongated design makes it possible for a user to sit with their feet and legs elevated. Many people find it easy to relax and unwind seated in this position. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of chaise lounges.
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Set of 8 Sculptural Danish Modern Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Lambswool, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A neat set of 8 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, upholstered in a fine quality shearling lambswool, made in the 1970s. These chairs have a really strong impression that pairs ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wool, Pine
Mid-Century Regency Style Carved Fruitwood Chaise Lounge / Sofa / Settee
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a regency style carved fruitwood chaise lounge. The vintage upholstery is in very good condition. The frame is carved mahogany. The piece most likely dates to the 1940s or 19...
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Mid-20th Century American Regency Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Milo Baughman Tub Chaise 1995
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman tub chaise, circa 1995. Professionally restored and reupholstered in Holly Hunt “Teddy” (burnt orange) alpaca-wool.
Details
- Designer: Milo Baughman
- Date: c. 1995
- ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wool
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
José Zanine Caldas, Chaise Longue, Plywood, Rope, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A marine plywood, cord, and fabric chaise longue designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1949.
Present example was exhibited at Galería Millan, in the exhibi...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Fabric, Rope, Plywood
19th Century Louis XVI style chaise longue in wooden with boxwood inlays
Located in Palermo, IT
Louis XVI style Agrippina in walnut with geometric design inlays in boxwood. Multi-colored fabric covering. Brass accessories. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass
Engens Fabriker, Chaise Longue, Beech, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beech and green velvet chaise longue produced by Engens Fabriker, Örkelljunga, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Wear to wood consistent with age and use
Overa...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech