Modern Chaise Lounges

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European visitors to the US are often surprised to find that the name for this popular piece of furniture is not only still known, but is indeed usually called a chaise lounge, though by no means all Americans describe it in this way. The original form of this item of furniture was known as a, chaise longue, the original French meaning "long chair". The chaise lounge form is a classic example of changing a rather odd foreign word into something more meaningful, and it is, after all, a seat that one lounges on. This spelling and pronunciation appears in dictionaries of American English and is now so established that no amount of disapproval, criticism or ridicule by British and French traditionalist can affect its status! And it’s an old error - examples have been found in American literature dating back to the 1850s.

A long couch of course is a staple of Freudian psycho-analysis and lying back on a couch enables a level of relaxation that is not possible in more upright seating positions. Finding new paths to relaxation is hugely beneficial given the frantic pace of modern life where all too often pressures to meet schedules or power struggles with over-bearing colleagues can upset the balance of our lives. Relaxing and talking through problems having a clear mind and an environment conducive to de-stressing can as that pioneer of analysis knew be quite literally a life saver. Of course the history of the couch goes a long way further back than the twentieth century and the Romans typically dined from elongated couches or relaxed informally at parties and gatherings. The Ottoman civilization, which incidentally gave its name to the low foot stools that you’ll find on our site, also saw reclining positions as appropriate for dining and relaxation.

Products on this page:

• 9 Hole Dragon Stackable Chair - Set of 4
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• Galaxy Chrome Diner Stool in Counter & Bar Heights
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• Contemporary Leader Office Chairs. Shown in White.
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• Wood Bar Table w Oak Top & Black Finished Base - Add Optional Stools
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• Outdoor/Indoor-4 Prong Stainless Steel Table Bases
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• Largo Modern Office Chairs
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• Aluminum Indoor/Outdoor Bar Stool w Arms
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• Metal X-Back Swivel Stools w Seat, Height & Finish Options
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• Rocker-Swivel Adjustable Wood Chair w High Density Cushions
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• Mosaic Inlaid Swivel Metal Stools w Upholstered Seats in Bar or Counter Heights
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• Modern Air Lift Barstools, Set of Two
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• Contemporia Chrome & Natural Wood Swivel Barstools - Set of Two
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• Indoor Table w Round or Square Shaped Top
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• Synchro Tilt Desk Chair w Mesh Back, Padded Adjustable Arms & Casters
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• Coffee Finish Wooden Pub Table w 2 Bar Stools
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• Discount 4-Prong Cast Iron Metal Table Bases
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• Stainless Steel Indoor/Outdoor Pub & Bistro Table w Base
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• Floor Mounted Swivel Bar Stool in Chrome
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• Peggy Sue Retro Stool w Upholstered Seat & Back, Chrome Frame
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• Wood Grain Laminate Stacking Restaurant Chairs, Set of Four
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• Aluminum Side Chairs - Set of Two
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• Carole Wooden Counter Stools - 24 through 28-inch heights
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• Fifties Style Chrome Swivel Bar Stools
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• Patio Pub Table w Stainless Steel Base, Commercial Use
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• Indoor/Outdoor Aluminum Stacking Chairs
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• Contemporia Wood and Chrome Swivel Counter Stools - Set of Two
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• Mies Lounge Bench (2 or 3 Seater)
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• Swivel Metal Bar Stool w Wood Seats
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• Myers Swivel Leather Recliner
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• Slatback Wooden Bar Stools in 28 Finishes- Our #1 Seller!
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• Rum Runner Retro Swivel Stool w Upholstered Seat & Welted Trim
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• Office Task Chair w Mesh Lined Air Grid Back & Adjustable Arms
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• Chrome Base Bar Table w Round Top
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• Montana Wrought Iron Pub Table w 2 Swivel Bar Stools
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• Wood Bar Table in Black - Add Optional Matching Stools
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• Distressed Deep Cherry Finished Jamestown Landing Pub Table
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• Wood Bar Stools - Carole

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