Indoor Chaise Lounge

Time was when all chaise longue (as they were originally known) were indoor chaise lounge. Similar items supported the exalted forms of Cleopatra in ancient Egypt, and noblemen and women throughout history have reclined on them.

It was in the 16th century however that the chaise lounge as we know it today came into vogue in the grand houses and palaces of France. It served as the seating place of choice for the aristocrat in contrast to the commoner who perched on a stool.

Indoor chaise lounge chairs were the quintessential European piece of furniture and were introduced to the United States with the great waves of immigration in the 19th century.

They proved very popular as indoor furniture and soon spread outside to the patios and pools along with the American passion for outdoor living.

Chaise loungers became the furniture of choice for the man of distinction in the 20th century and a permanent fixture around Hollywood. After all, where would Garbo be without a chaise lounge to drape her divine form over?

Famed designer Le Corbusier referred to the form of the chaise lounge as "the machine for rest"  which makes them perfect for our stressful times.

Indoor chaise lounges are extremely adaptive furniture items that can be used in any room of your home except perhaps the kitchen and bathroom. They are ideal in the living room; you can sprawl in comfort and snooze, read or watch TV. Another use for this versatile item is as occasional chair or an impromptu couch or sofa to sit three people side by side as the need arises.

They are also perfect in the bedroom where you can take a siesta or just chill out during the day without having to use the bed. And they are ideal pieces of furniture for your study or home office as a  place to lay down and think or just switch off for a while during the busy work day.

When looking for your dream chaise lounge you have to consider the existing style of the room in your home you plan to put it in.

Nowadays you have a wide choice of traditional or contemporary styles so you're bound to find something that delights.

You can choose from a wide array of materials including velvet, leather,
suede and micro suede. Or you could just plump for a minimalist tubular steel or teak item. The choice is yours.

Check out one of the many online dealers for ideas. Most have pictures and full details on their web sites.

Make sure the upholstery of your chaise lounge fits in with your existing decor in terms of color and style. Make sure your new lounge is the right size to comfortably fit into your room and consider how its going to combine with your existing furniture in terms of color, style and function.

So look into getting an indoor chaise lounge for your home. Not only are they the most relaxing piece of furniture available, they're supremely elegant and bring a sense of classic history into your home.