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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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Vintage Curved Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional c. 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional in the 1980s. Great flowing lines with signature disc bases and thick lucite center support. Fabric is origi...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ficks Reed Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Rochester, NY
Ficks Reed rattan large cube form lounge chair and matching ottoman in original glowing dark honey colored surface. Measures together - 58" w x 30" d x 30" h to top of back seat cush...
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed, Foam, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless banquette (or small occasional sofa) in the Louis XVI taste dating from the 19th century. Its carved and painted wood frame shelters the upholstered interior of single ben...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint

Cassina chaise longue LC4 sign" Le Corbusier ", 1988
Located in La xara, VC
The LC4 chaise longue armchair by Cassina, created in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, is an icon of modern design, produced by Cassina since 1965 unde...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Cassina chaise longue LC4 cowhide sign" Le Corbusier ", 1988
Located in La xara, VC
The LC4 chaise longue armchair by Cassina, created in 1928 by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, is an icon of modern design, produced by Cassina since 1965 unde...
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

French 19th Century Victorian Style Velvet Chaise
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century chaise lounge (chaise longue), recently updated with new upholstery of luminous, striated velvet in a gorgeous shade of blue-green that glows like aquamarine in...
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

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