| A great way to dress up a patio and ensure your | | | | of the similarity of the French word longue and the |
| guests comfort is a chaise lounge. Chaise lounges are | | | | English word lounge, the chaise is most commonly |
| a classic piece of furniture. The have been a part of | | | | referred to in English as the chaise lounge, though |
| many cultures across the world for many eras. There | | | | French speakers tend to go with longue. |
| is more to the history of the chaise lounge than | | | | Architects of the early 20th century also adored the |
| simply architecture. Even the name chaise lounge is | | | | chaise style and used it in many settings to reflect |
| derived from another cultures name for the stylish | | | | the straight lines and long floor plans popular in the |
| chair. | | | | time. It was an extremely popular show case in many |
| The chaise lounge is actually a merger of the day | | | | architectural displays. Originally, chaise lounges were |
| bed and the chair. The day bed itself has a long | | | | not easy, nor economical to construct. The metal |
| history. Originally created in Egypt, it has provided a | | | | hand was actually bent by hand which made the |
| design for architects to use centuries later. Many | | | | chaise lounge unavailable to the general public. It also |
| ancient Grecian art works depict gods and elite | | | | had to be shipped in full assembly which provided |
| persons reclined in chaise lounges. Early African chaise | | | | transportation problems. |
| lounges were created out of carved wood and were | | | | Today, modern machinery and intuitive engineering |
| very simplistic. The ancient Mexican culture called the | | | | have allowed the chaise lounge to be constructed |
| Olmecs also had their own version of the day bed. | | | | and distributed much more economically. They |
| The name comes from the French Chaise longue | | | | provide superior comfort, especially when strategically |
| which means long-chair. Art movements in France | | | | placed on a patio. There are so many different |
| were reflected in the furnishings as well, and the | | | | options, whether it be cushion chaise lounge, |
| chaise longue was a popular piece in the Rococo | | | | aluminum strap chaise lounge, or plastic resin patio |
| period. The rococo style loved asymmetry and | | | | chaise lounge, they all offer distinct advantages and |
| contrast in elements that were unbalances. Because | | | | design that will add elegance to any patio. |