chaise longue
[sheyz lawng, cheyz; Fr. shez lawng]
–noun,plural chaise lounges, French chaises lounges
a chair, with or without arms, for reclining, having a seat lengthened to form a complete leg rest, and sometimes an adjustable back.
Origin:
1790–1800; <>chaise lounge by folk
1790–1800; <>chaise lounge by folk
Last month I started a new series on furniture history. The first profile was on the tete a tete, also known as "The Lovers Seat." This month I give you the venerable chaise, which in juxtaposition, is the place to go when you want to love yourself. No, not like that.
The chaise began its historical journey as a single seat carriage for royalty, and has remained a popular piece of home decor for centuries. Why? Because its the go-to place when you need to retreat, relax, and recline. Because it is constantly being reinvented and redesigned for your singular style and comfort- yours, and yours ALONE. And because when you feel the need for repose, there's no other piece of furniture that can make you feel like a King, or a Queen!
The chaise began its historical journey as a single seat carriage for royalty, and has remained a popular piece of home decor for centuries. Why? Because its the go-to place when you need to retreat, relax, and recline. Because it is constantly being reinvented and redesigned for your singular style and comfort- yours, and yours ALONE. And because when you feel the need for repose, there's no other piece of furniture that can make you feel like a King, or a Queen!
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