Instead of trying to explain what exactly a chaise (sheyz) lounge is, let’s talk about what it isn’t. A chaise lounge is not a clunky, over-sized recliner and it is not a sofa designed for you and your friends.
My friend, this one is all for you. Feel free to be a bit selfish with the chaise lounge.
The chaise lounge is a centuries old concept that was once a mainstay with royalty and other European elite. However, relaxing and taking cat naps in style are no longer reserved for the privileged.
If the pictured chaise lounge is a bit too traditional and old-fashioned for your tastes, more modern chaise lounges are available.
The utility of the chaise lounge has far surpassed that of the living room. Today’s chaises can be found both indoors and outdoors and some can seat two, if necessary. Some have ‘wings’ or partial backs on one side while others exist on both sides for an enclosed experience.
Regardless of your preferences, whoever coined the phrase “curl up with a good book” definitely had a chaise lounge in mind.