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Chaise Lounge Recamier

Chaise longue Recamier bench, daybed with sphinx and claw feet
Chaise longue Recamier bench, daybed with sphinx and claw feet

Chaise longue Recamier bench, daybed with sphinx and claw feet

Located in NANTES, FR

Here is a Chaise longue called the Récamier model, this lounge chair is from the Empire period, from the very beginning of the 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge or Recamier
Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge or Recamier

Hollywood Regency Chaise Lounge or Recamier

Located in New York, NY

Hollywood Regency chaise lounge or Recamier. Has black lacquered wooden legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge
French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge

French Antique Swan Neck Recamier Chaise Lounge

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A fine antique French walnut recamier or chaise lounge with carved swan heads at posts, lovely neutral vintage upholstery and bolster pillow, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Empire Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge Daybed Recamier Circa 1930
French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge Daybed Recamier Circa 1930

French Louis XVI Style Chaise Lounge Daybed Recamier Circa 1930

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

An exceptionally elegant French Louis XVI style daybed dating from the 1930s, this refined piece embodies the timeless sophistication, graceful proportions, and understated luxury t...

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Textile, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Baker Furniture Louis XVI Style Upholstered Recamier Chaise Lounge
Mid-Century Baker Furniture Louis XVI Style Upholstered Recamier Chaise Lounge

Mid-Century Baker Furniture Louis XVI Style Upholstered Recamier Chaise Lounge

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

This refined 1960s Neoclassical-style Chaise lounge or Récamier or méridienne style daybed manufactured by Baker Furniture, represents a sophisticated mid-century interpretation of c...

Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Head Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a large impressive form, gold gilt painted carved wood accents, beige fabric, gre...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise
A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise

A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exceptional and most unique French early 19th century Regence st. giltwood Récamier chaise. The chaise is raised by six elegant cabriole legs with top carvings of flowers and ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Giltwood

French 19th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Upholstered Récamier Lounge Chair
French 19th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Upholstered Récamier Lounge Chair

French 19th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Upholstered Récamier Lounge Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely elegant French 19th-century Neo-Classical mahogany upholstered Récamier. The lounge chair is raised by lovely lightly scrolled fluted legs. The straight apron displays a...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany

Stickley Brothers Neoclassical Chaise Lounge, Mahogany Upholstery, USA
Stickley Brothers Neoclassical Chaise Lounge, Mahogany Upholstery, USA

Stickley Brothers Neoclassical Chaise Lounge, Mahogany Upholstery, USA

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Southampton, NJ

Elegant chaise lounge or Recamier sofa by Stickley Furniture in left or right wing options.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Stickley Brothers Neoclassical Chaise Lounge, Mahogany Upholstery, USA
Stickley Brothers Neoclassical Chaise Lounge, Mahogany Upholstery, USA

Stickley Brothers Neoclassical Chaise Lounge, Mahogany Upholstery, USA

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Southampton, NJ

Elegant chaise lounge or Recamier sofa by Stickley Furniture in left or right wing options.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Style Chaise Longue with Garment-colored Fabric Upholstery
Antique Style Chaise Longue with Garment-colored Fabric Upholstery

Antique Style Chaise Longue with Garment-colored Fabric Upholstery

Located in Dallas, TX

A fantastic, newly upholstered antique style chaise longue worthy of Madame Le Recamier. deep reds.

Category

20th Century Unknown Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

French Art Deco Sleigh Back Recamier in Black Lacquer & Upholstery
French Art Deco Sleigh Back Recamier in Black Lacquer & Upholstery

French Art Deco Sleigh Back Recamier in Black Lacquer & Upholstery

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco-style black lacquered sleigh back recamier with black upholstery and a round bolster cushion.

Category

20th Century Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

English Victorian Bamboo Récamier, Paisley Upholstery, Circa 1860s, UK
English Victorian Bamboo Récamier, Paisley Upholstery, Circa 1860s, UK

English Victorian Bamboo Récamier, Paisley Upholstery, Circa 1860s, UK

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian Bamboo récamier with rush apron and open design spindle arm and paisley upholstery.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Upholstery

Early 18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Recamier with Caning
Early 18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Recamier with Caning

Early 18th Century Italian Carved Walnut Recamier with Caning

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of an Italian carved walnut recamier with carved crest flanked by turned posts, and arched scrollwork stretchers, with original caning, a small chain attached on verso...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier attributed to John Henry Belter
Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier attributed to John Henry Belter

Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier attributed to John Henry Belter

By John Henry Belter

Located in Hastings, GB

Spectacular Rococo Revival Meridienne/Recamier 'fainting couch' attributed to the American master cabinet maker John Henry Belter, who is widely considered to be the godfather of Ame...

Category

Antique 1850s American Rococo Revival Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Maple Recamier with Silver Gilt Trim, Circa 1930s
French Art Deco Maple Recamier with Silver Gilt Trim, Circa 1930s

French Art Deco Maple Recamier with Silver Gilt Trim, Circa 1930s

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Deco maple recamier with fluted silver gilt trim and beige circle upholstery

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

Diminutive English William IV Recamier with Recent Fabric, circa 1830
Diminutive English William IV Recamier with Recent Fabric, circa 1830

Diminutive English William IV Recamier with Recent Fabric, circa 1830

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This outstanding form is a visual delight! With a typically shaped and scrolled back, upholstered back and cushion, resting on turned and fluted tapering legs terminating in casters....

Category

Antique 1830s William IV Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish 19th Century Biedermeier Chaise
Swedish 19th Century Biedermeier Chaise

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chaise Longues

Materials

Textile, Maple

French Louis XVI Style Two Piece Duchess Brise Daybed Chaise
French Louis XVI Style Two Piece Duchess Brise Daybed Chaise

French Louis XVI Style Two Piece Duchess Brise Daybed Chaise

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Its elongated form allows it to serve as a daybed, recamier, or chaise lounge, perfect for placement in a bedroom, salon, or refined living space.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa

Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Wide Wingback Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Baker
French Louis XV Style Wide Wingback Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Baker

French Louis XV Style Wide Wingback Bergere Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pushed together makes a nice recamier chaise lounge. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Chair: 37" H x 31" W x 31" D x 17" Seat Height x 23" Arm Height.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Victorian Recamier in Carved Walnut and Velvet
19th Century French Victorian Recamier in Carved Walnut and Velvet

19th Century French Victorian Recamier in Carved Walnut and Velvet

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian carved walnut Recamier with tufted rust velvet upholstery

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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Récamier Chaise Lounge with Padded Arms, 20th Century
Récamier Chaise Lounge with Padded Arms, 20th Century

Récamier Chaise Lounge with Padded Arms, 20th Century

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in

Récamier Chaise Lounge with Padded Arms, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Récamier chaise lounge with padded arms, 20th century.

Category

20th Century European Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Regency Gilt and Lacquered Beech Recamier, Antique Chaise Longue, 1820
Regency Gilt and Lacquered Beech Recamier, Antique Chaise Longue, 1820

Regency Gilt and Lacquered Beech Recamier, Antique Chaise Longue, 1820

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bring an elegant feel to any interior with this magnificent recaimer. Bolster: 7" Diam x 24" L

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chaise Longues

Materials

Linen, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Recamier
Antique Recamier

Antique Recamier

Unavailable

H 32 in W 84 in

Antique Recamier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fine antique mahogany and flame mahogany English recamier of beautiful proportion.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany

Biedermeier Recamier
Biedermeier Recamier

Biedermeier Recamier

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 69 in D 25.5 in

Biedermeier Recamier

Located in Westport, CT

Newly reupholstered in Robert Kime fabric.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Recamier sofa
Recamier sofa

Recamier sofa

Unavailable

H 29 in W 69 in D 26 in

Recamier sofa

Located in Santa Monica, CA

newly re-upholstered in velvet

Category

Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Recamier
Regency Style Recamier

Regency Style Recamier

Unavailable

H 34 in W 27 in D 76 in

Regency Style Recamier

Located in Houston, TX

Regency style recamier upholstered in leopard velvet with antique brass tack detail. The back upholstery terminates with swan neck gold gild. Substantial legs of stain and gild mak...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Regency Chaise Longues

French Empire Mahogany Recamier
French Empire Mahogany Recamier

French Empire Mahogany Recamier

Unavailable

H 35 in W 70 in D 30 in

French Empire Mahogany Recamier

Located in New York, NY

French Empire mahogany Recamier with brass-mounted apron, outplayed legs with carved, gilded corner brackets.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Exceptional White Tufted Terrycloth Recamier
Exceptional White Tufted Terrycloth Recamier

Exceptional White Tufted Terrycloth Recamier

Unavailable

H 37 in W 80 in D 43 in

Exceptional White Tufted Terrycloth Recamier

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Striking and Amazingly Comfortable White Button tufted Recamier or Chaise Lounge upholsrered Unusually in Terrycloth with Turned Finial Cherry Wooden legs and Solid Brass Wheels. .

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Textile, Wood

Edelman Leather Recamier  SATURDAY SALE
Edelman Leather Recamier  SATURDAY SALE

Edelman Leather Recamier SATURDAY SALE

Unavailable

H 30 in W 72 in D 30 in

Edelman Leather Recamier SATURDAY SALE

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Beautiful Late 19th century English chaise lounge from Manfred Shotten Antiques in London. Covered in Edelman leather with brass studs.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chaise Longues

19TH Century Dutch Marquetry Recamier
19TH Century Dutch Marquetry Recamier

19TH Century Dutch Marquetry Recamier

Unavailable

H 33 in W 72 in D 24 in

19TH Century Dutch Marquetry Recamier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A classic form " fainting " couch with elaborate and exotic inlays. It terminates with graceful " feet ". Stunning and generously scaled.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Chaise Longues

Materials

Textile, Wood

A Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Recamier
A Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Recamier

A Mahogany and Parcel Gilt Recamier

Located in New York, NY

The upholstered back flanked by boldly carved gilt and painted swans with heads downswept, centering an upholstered seat raised on ball and claw fore legs and sabre legs at the back.

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Carved Mahogany Classical Recamier, Boston, circa 1830
Carved Mahogany Classical Recamier, Boston, circa 1830

Carved Mahogany Classical Recamier, Boston, circa 1830

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 82 in D 25 in

Carved Mahogany Classical Recamier, Boston, circa 1830

Located in Providence, RI

This is a fine classical recamier with beautifully carved paw feet below a carved cornucopia of fruit. Note the deep carving, in the detailed images. This recamier has fine brass ros...

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany

Portuguese Empire Recamier/Daybed of Aristocratic Property
Portuguese Empire Recamier/Daybed of Aristocratic Property

Portuguese Empire Recamier/Daybed of Aristocratic Property

Located in Long Island City, NY

Magnificently designed and detailed Portuguese Empire recamier/daybed in mahogany on pine. Voluted sides ending in giltwood swan heads. Matching veneered rail on giltwood paw feet wi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Empire Chaise Longues

Materials

Pine, Giltwood, Mahogany

English Regency Egyptian Revival Style Recamier, 19th Century
English Regency Egyptian Revival Style Recamier, 19th Century

English Regency Egyptian Revival Style Recamier, 19th Century

Located in Charleston, SC

English Regency Egyptian revival style mahogany, brass inlay, & gilt Recamier is finely carved with an Egyptian hawk head and finished on both sides.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

A Classic Empire Récamier in Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts
A Classic Empire Récamier in Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts

A Classic Empire Récamier in Walnut with Gilt Bronze Mounts

Located in San Francisco, CA

The rectangular boxed cushion seat flanked by a high scrolling headrest and lower scrolling foot rest; the upholstered deck, inset into conforming carved moulded base; raised on four...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Recamier
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Recamier

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Recamier

Located in North York, ON

Vintage Mid-Century Modern chaise lounge recamier. Fully reupholstered, sleek Mid-Century Modern style with a sculpted flow design.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Wood

English Victorian Carved Walnut Chaise Lounge Recamier
English Victorian Carved Walnut Chaise Lounge Recamier

English Victorian Carved Walnut Chaise Lounge Recamier

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An English carved walnut-framed Victorian chaise longue with a serpentine shaped back with pierce-carved details, and with carved cabriole legs with scrolled feet.

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue Recamier
19th Century Aesthetic Movement Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue Recamier

19th Century Aesthetic Movement Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue Recamier

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Late 19th century, aesthetic movement, chaise longue or recamier features a beautifully carved mahogany frame with newly constructed upholstery in white muslin.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Style Caned Chaise Lounge Recamier Fainting Couch Sofa
Antique French Louis XVI Style Caned Chaise Lounge Recamier Fainting Couch Sofa

Antique French Louis XVI Style Caned Chaise Lounge Recamier Fainting Couch Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XVI style caned and carved wood chaise lounge. Item features unique and beautifully carved solid wood frame, caned seat and back, and very unique overall form, c...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cane Chaise Lounge Recamier Fainting Couch Sofa
Antique French Louis XVI Style Cane Chaise Lounge Recamier Fainting Couch Sofa

Antique French Louis XVI Style Cane Chaise Lounge Recamier Fainting Couch Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XVI style caned and carved wood chaise lounge. Item features unique and beautifully carved solid wood frame, caned seat and back, and very unique overall form, c...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Cane, Wood

Rare Swedish Empire 19th Century Gilt Paw Foot Chaise Longue Recamier
Rare Swedish Empire 19th Century Gilt Paw Foot Chaise Longue Recamier

Rare Swedish Empire 19th Century Gilt Paw Foot Chaise Longue Recamier

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A very fine Swedish early 19th century Empire mahogany recamier or day bed with carved water gilt gold winged paw feet. Decorated with gilt bronze ormolu mounts. The narrower width a...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

Recamier chaise lounge - Dunbar
Recamier chaise lounge - Dunbar

Recamier chaise lounge - Dunbar

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H 31 in W 74 in D 29 in

Recamier chaise lounge - Dunbar

Located in Chicago, IL

"Recamier" chaise lounge designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Fabric

American Regency Recamier Chaise longue c1825
American Regency Recamier Chaise longue c1825

American Regency Recamier Chaise longue c1825

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H 31.89 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in

American Regency Recamier Chaise longue c1825

Located in Batley, GB

A diminutive American Regency period Recamier Chaise Longue. Raised on Carved paw front feet and turned back legs.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Abalone, Mahogany, Pine

Red Velvet Recamier Style Chaise Longue
Red Velvet Recamier Style Chaise Longue

Red Velvet Recamier Style Chaise Longue

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H 14 in W 56 in D 21 in

Red Velvet Recamier Style Chaise Longue

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Original red velvet upholstery with tufted head rest surrounded
by a maple wood frame, resting on four (4) turned and carved legs on casters

Category

Vintage 1930s American Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Elegant Art Deco Recamier Style Chaise Lounge
Elegant Art Deco Recamier Style Chaise Lounge

Elegant Art Deco Recamier Style Chaise Lounge

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H 28.75 in W 75 in D 33 in

Elegant Art Deco Recamier Style Chaise Lounge

Located in Chicago, IL

This custom designed recamier style chaise lounge looks beautiful from every angle.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Red Tufted Recamier Chaise Longue
Mid Century Red Tufted Recamier Chaise Longue

Mid Century Red Tufted Recamier Chaise Longue

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage magenta button-tufted chaise recamier-form lounge chair with gilt wood feet.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Textile, Wood

Bamboo and Reed Chaise Lounge or Recamier
Bamboo and Reed Chaise Lounge or Recamier

Bamboo and Reed Chaise Lounge or Recamier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout vintage chaise lounge crafted in bamboo, bent bamboo and pencil reed with reed wrapped geometric designs all in a dramatic graceful empire style.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

c.1900 French Louis XV Recamier/Chaise Lounge
c.1900 French Louis XV Recamier/Chaise Lounge

c.1900 French Louis XV Recamier/Chaise Lounge

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H 33.75 in W 64 in D 30 in

c.1900 French Louis XV Recamier/Chaise Lounge

Located in Highwood, IL

French Louis XV style recamier/chaise lounge in 100% restored condition with new custom upholstery.

Category

Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues

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Chaise Lounge Recamier For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chaise lounge recamier for your home. A chaise lounge recamier — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chaise lounge recamier — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each chaise lounge recamier bearing Regency, Empire or Louis XV hallmarks is very popular. A well-made chaise lounge recamier has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by B&B Italia, Dominique and Grosfeld House are consistently popular.

How Much is a Chaise Lounge Recamier?

Prices for a chaise lounge recamier can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $34,674, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.

Finding the Right Chaise-longues for You

Sit back, relax and get all of the ergonomic support you could ever need by introducing an alluring antique or vintage chaise longue in your living room or by your outdoor fire pit.

The chaise longue is 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. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome.

In the late 1700s, the first chaise longues were imported to America, and English speakers have struggled with the name ever since. (In the United States, the term is frequently spelled “chaise lounge.”) So, how do you pronounce chaise longue? It sounds like “shayz lawng,” but limiting it to shayz is perfectly acceptable in the States.

Antique Victorian chaise longues and 19th-century chaise longues bring luxury and perhaps extravagance to your living space while mid-century modern chaise longues, designed by the likes of Adrian Pearsall, Vladimir Kagan or Milo Baughman, can alter an interior with dazzling geometric contours and richly varied textures.

On 1stDibs, find many kinds of chaise longues for your home — from sculptural works by Charlotte Perriand to plush and velvety Louis XVI pieces to minimalist contemporary versions to suit your understated decor.