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What is the purpose of a chaise longue?

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What is the purpose of a chaise longue?
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.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
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Cassina LC4 Chaise Longue In brown Ponyskin By Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Wonderful chaise longue, model LC4 with nice dark brown spotted ponyskin, designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina in 1965. The chaise Longue wa...
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Vintage 1970s Chaise Longues

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Metal, Chrome

"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Period William IV Chaise Longue Chair Day Bed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Rather Impressive Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Wonderful Carved and Turned Feet with Brass Castors. The Scroll End Having Typical William IV Carved Detail. 19th Century The Back of the Chaise Longue Being of a Carved and Shaped Form. The Chaise Is Covered in a Quality Fabric and comes Complete with Bolster Cushion. Presented in Good Condition. A chaise longue, often spelled "chaise lounge" in English, is a type of long chair...
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Vintage 1980s William IV Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carlo Hauner Long Chair
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Hauner (1927 — 1997) & Martin Eisler (1913 — 1977) Hauner & Eisler were the primary designers for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma – their work counts as one of th...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Jacaranda

Antique French Louis XVI Chaise Lounge and Ottoman, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI chaise lounge and ottoman, circa 1890. Measurements: Chair- 37.75 inches high x 27 inches wide x 20 deep Ottoma...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Montelabbate, PU
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Antique 1890s Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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