What is a Chaise Chair?
A chaise chair, most commonly called a chaise lounge, is a chair which has an extended seat in order for the feet to be placed on it. The name is derived from the French “chaise longue” which means “long chair.” The ancestors of the chaise chair were depicted in ancient artwork from both Egyptian and Grecian sources. The asymmetrical design made it appealing during the Rococo period in France, when unbalance was highly appreciated. It was during this time period that they were officially dubbed “chaise longue.” It was once again revived in the early 20th century as the shape of the chaise chair was an excellent reflection of the straight and long architectural styles of that time. Lounges have consistently been a symbol of luxury, wealth, and power. The first formal appearances during the 16th century were at a time when the common man used stools and simple seating, making the lounge chair a symbol of authority. Centuries later, during the 1930s, Hollywood starlets could be seen strew
