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