Chaise Lounge

A chaise lounge, with its backrest at only one end, is a cross between a sofa and a daybed. Essentially designed for an individual to stretch out on, a chaise provides the upright seating of traditional couches - with the aid of cushions. 

There is a much wider range of chaise lounge styles than may be first expected, from the traditional Victorian with a sloping half backrest and ornate detailing in the base and legs, to the modern bench sofa which is often un-cushioned and sometimes backless.

While chaise lounges have been around for centuries and come in many styles, some people prefer more contemporary furniture like bean bags. 

1. Chair – an elongated armless chair designed with a rounded contour to offer support to the legs.

2. Victorian – also known as ‘fainting couches’. The Victorian style is most commonly seen in period movies and classically inspired homes.

3. Contemporary – often a geometrically designed piece, sometimes adjustable, ideal for minimalist tastes.

They are also commonly used in modular seating arrangements as corner lounges, L-sectionals and two chaise sectionals – a traditional sofa with a chaise at each end.  A 2.5 seater with chaise can provide a compact arrangement where the room needs both a sofa and a leg rest.

A 4 seater chaise sofa suits a larger seating arrangement, provided the room allows clear circulation around its full length.

• Cotton

• Linen

• Polyester

• Velvet

• Hardwood frames

• Leather finishes
  
  

For upholstered designs, a chaise lounge sofa cover is a separate consideration when specifying fabric and colour.

As a lounge chair specifically designed for individual seating, a chaise lounge may work best in larger living rooms where there are other sofas, lounge suites or seating options available. An other option to consider is a double chaise lounge.

A 3 seater couch with chaise can provide shared seating while retaining an extended section for reclining, while a chaise sofa with storage can hold throws or cushions.

Generally, when referring to recliners, people imagine a La-Z-Boy-style sofa chair with retractable footrests and an ability to recline the chair, rather than the chaise, which is stationary and simple in design, and intended to be reclined upon rather than reclinable.