Christina here, and today I’m waxing lyrical about a piece of furniture – the chaise longue, a perfect place for reading!
I can’t remember when I first became aware of the existence of chaises longues, but it must have been when I was quite young. At that time, I didn’t even know it was a French expression as I hadn’t begun to study that language. But because Sweden had appointed a Frenchman as their king in the early 19th century (long story, but they invited one of Napoleon’s generals to become king and he accepted) there are a lot of words in Swedish that are borrowed from French. This was one of them and I knew it under the weird Swedish spelling – schäslong.
What I clearly do remember is that from the moment I first saw one, I wanted to own one, desperately!
Traditionally, the definition of chaise longue (according to Wikipedia) is “an upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that is long enough to support the legs”. That description doesn’t really do it justice though. There is just something so elegant about this piece of furniture, decadent even – a half sofa/half bed you could lazily lounge on during the day, whiling away the hours reading or daydreaming. Most of the ones I’d seen were opulent, with a scrolled or curved end on one side and beautifully turned legs with castors. I particularly loved the Victorian ones with buttoned down upholstery in opulent fabrics, usually velvet or brocade. They seemed to be the ultimate piece of luxury furniture!
This type of day bed has existed at least since the 16th century and were invented so that rich ladies could rest during the day without having to go to bed. It could be that they were around as long ago as in ancient Egypt as some sort of long chairs have been found by archaeologists. And of course the Romans lay down to eat their formal dinners and had something called a lectus – I’m not sure that counts as a chaise longue as it wasn’t upholstered, but still …
Having gone down a research rabbit hole, I found out that there are actually three different types of chaise longue:-
The duchesse brisée (or “broken duchess” – why it was called this I have no idea!) which is when the chaise longue consists of two or three parts; either a chair and a long footstool, or two chairs with a stool in between them that can be pushed together to form a whole.
The récamier, named after a French lady by that name whose portrait by the painter Jacques Louis David is famous. (She was Jeanne Françoise Julie Adélaïde Récamier known as Juliette, and she hosted a literary/political salon in Paris). He painted it in the year 1800 and to me it is a very appealing painting that really showcases the Empire style in fashion at the time. This type of chaise is more like a lit bateau (boat bed), with no back, symmetrical sides, upholstered and intended for a sitting room and not as a bed.
And finally the méridienne, which seems to be the type I would call a chaise longue – a sofa with an asymmetrical back and a headrest, or one end higher than the other and possibly nothing at the foot end at all. These were apparently very popular in France during the Regency era and the name comes from the French word for “the middle of the day” when you would presumably have a little nap or siesta.
These day beds appear to have been status symbols and therefore many of them are made out of luxurious and expensive materials, and some are very fancy indeed. I think they can be found in most stately homes and I always pause to admire them whenever I see one. The Victorians were extremely enamoured of the chaise longue and it became something everyone wanted or aspired to own. The deep-buttoned upholstered ones I love myself were beloved of them, although they liked all sorts of styles, including pretend Tudor/Jacobean ones.
Chaises longues might bring to mind illness (or just laziness?) – when I read Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park, I pictured Fanny Price’s aunt, the hypochondriac Lady Bertram, reclining on her chaise longue all day long with her little pet pug in attendance. It also conjures up visions of psychoanalysis – lying on a daybed while some psychologist sits behind you as you share what’s in your troubled mind. Sigmund Freud had one and you can see his “psychoanalytic couch” at the Freud Museum in London.
By the 1930s though, they had gone out of fashion and the three-piece suite became the norm in our living rooms instead. If I’d had the money (which sadly I didn’t) I could have bought an antique chaise longue during the 1970s for less than £100 ($140) as no one wanted them. Now you can pay ten times that amount, but my dream came true a couple of years ago when I was lucky enough to finally find one on eBay for much less! (I was scrolling the site late at night when I couldn’t sleep and almost woke my husband up at 3am to tell him I’d found the perfect chaise longue – fortunately for him I waited until morning and it was still available then).
But why would one need a chaise longue these days? I don’t usually have time to loll around on a sofa all day and I never take naps. Besides, they are not designed for sleep – you’d have to do it half sitting up which doesn’t really work. For me, it was all about aesthetics – I just wanted one for the visual impact it would give any room I put it in. I imagined I would also use it for reading, but having tried sitting on one, I found that it wasn’t actually as comfortable as I’d thought.
When I became an author, I had ridiculous visions of lying on my chaise longue surrounded by small dogs and dictating stories to a secretary, à la Dame Barbara Cartland – I was sure I’d seen a photo of her with her Pekingese on her lap and with some poor woman seated next to her clutching paper and pen. Obviously this was a pipe dream, but just for fun I recreated the scene with my own dogs a while back – not that they were very co-operative, but that’s Tibetan spaniels for you!
Do you like chaises longues? And have you ever bought a piece of furniture just because you fell in love with it, even though you didn’t need it? I’d love to know!
Christina – I haven’t heard the term “chaise longe” in decades! My mother had one in her bedroom, in the house where we used to live. If I remember correctly, it was armless, and covered in red and white striped silk, I think. I don’t believe I ever used it. If I had it now, I would use it as a reading station. (I’ve always wished for a cushioned window seat. Alas…) Sadly, the chaise longue did not make the trip with us to the new house. Drat. As for buying furniture, I love a radial edged lateral wooden file cabinet that I bought when I got my first computer. In my dream house, I would have a rosewood cabinet with glass doors. Not likely to happen.
Christina – I haven’t heard the term “chaise longe” in decades! My mother had one in her bedroom, in the house where we used to live. If I remember correctly, it was armless, and covered in red and white striped silk, I think. I don’t believe I ever used it. If I had it now, I would use it as a reading station. (I’ve always wished for a cushioned window seat. Alas…) Sadly, the chaise longue did not make the trip with us to the new house. Drat. As for buying furniture, I love a radial edged lateral wooden file cabinet that I bought when I got my first computer. In my dream house, I would have a rosewood cabinet with glass doors. Not likely to happen.
Christina – I haven’t heard the term “chaise longe” in decades! My mother had one in her bedroom, in the house where we used to live. If I remember correctly, it was armless, and covered in red and white striped silk, I think. I don’t believe I ever used it. If I had it now, I would use it as a reading station. (I’ve always wished for a cushioned window seat. Alas…) Sadly, the chaise longue did not make the trip with us to the new house. Drat. As for buying furniture, I love a radial edged lateral wooden file cabinet that I bought when I got my first computer. In my dream house, I would have a rosewood cabinet with glass doors. Not likely to happen.
Christina – I haven’t heard the term “chaise longe” in decades! My mother had one in her bedroom, in the house where we used to live. If I remember correctly, it was armless, and covered in red and white striped silk, I think. I don’t believe I ever used it. If I had it now, I would use it as a reading station. (I’ve always wished for a cushioned window seat. Alas…) Sadly, the chaise longue did not make the trip with us to the new house. Drat. As for buying furniture, I love a radial edged lateral wooden file cabinet that I bought when I got my first computer. In my dream house, I would have a rosewood cabinet with glass doors. Not likely to happen.
Christina – I haven’t heard the term “chaise longe” in decades! My mother had one in her bedroom, in the house where we used to live. If I remember correctly, it was armless, and covered in red and white striped silk, I think. I don’t believe I ever used it. If I had it now, I would use it as a reading station. (I’ve always wished for a cushioned window seat. Alas…) Sadly, the chaise longue did not make the trip with us to the new house. Drat. As for buying furniture, I love a radial edged lateral wooden file cabinet that I bought when I got my first computer. In my dream house, I would have a rosewood cabinet with glass doors. Not likely to happen.
Christina, I read recently that at least some people back in the day did sleep propped up by pillows, which is why beds used to be shorter than ours today. So a nap on a méridienne might have felt fairly comfortable to our foremothers, yes?
Also, did you run across the term “fainting couch”? Seems like that was a Victorian term for this furniture item—so handy when those tightly laced corsets bit or a coveted young man was to be impressed with a deb’s delicate constitution.
I loved your staged drape with your pups. But assuming you’re right-handed, you would have to dictate a la Cartland because your writing arm is pinned to the back of the couch. Something I had to consider with my own couch, where I spend hours right-handedly typing into my iPad (and, yes, napping) at the other end.
With that, I (yaaawwwn) feel a siesta coming on, so ‘bye for now.
Christina, I read recently that at least some people back in the day did sleep propped up by pillows, which is why beds used to be shorter than ours today. So a nap on a méridienne might have felt fairly comfortable to our foremothers, yes?
Also, did you run across the term “fainting couch”? Seems like that was a Victorian term for this furniture item—so handy when those tightly laced corsets bit or a coveted young man was to be impressed with a deb’s delicate constitution.
I loved your staged drape with your pups. But assuming you’re right-handed, you would have to dictate a la Cartland because your writing arm is pinned to the back of the couch. Something I had to consider with my own couch, where I spend hours right-handedly typing into my iPad (and, yes, napping) at the other end.
With that, I (yaaawwwn) feel a siesta coming on, so ‘bye for now.
Christina, I read recently that at least some people back in the day did sleep propped up by pillows, which is why beds used to be shorter than ours today. So a nap on a méridienne might have felt fairly comfortable to our foremothers, yes?
Also, did you run across the term “fainting couch”? Seems like that was a Victorian term for this furniture item—so handy when those tightly laced corsets bit or a coveted young man was to be impressed with a deb’s delicate constitution.
I loved your staged drape with your pups. But assuming you’re right-handed, you would have to dictate a la Cartland because your writing arm is pinned to the back of the couch. Something I had to consider with my own couch, where I spend hours right-handedly typing into my iPad (and, yes, napping) at the other end.
With that, I (yaaawwwn) feel a siesta coming on, so ‘bye for now.
Christina, I read recently that at least some people back in the day did sleep propped up by pillows, which is why beds used to be shorter than ours today. So a nap on a méridienne might have felt fairly comfortable to our foremothers, yes?
Also, did you run across the term “fainting couch”? Seems like that was a Victorian term for this furniture item—so handy when those tightly laced corsets bit or a coveted young man was to be impressed with a deb’s delicate constitution.
I loved your staged drape with your pups. But assuming you’re right-handed, you would have to dictate a la Cartland because your writing arm is pinned to the back of the couch. Something I had to consider with my own couch, where I spend hours right-handedly typing into my iPad (and, yes, napping) at the other end.
With that, I (yaaawwwn) feel a siesta coming on, so ‘bye for now.
Christina, I read recently that at least some people back in the day did sleep propped up by pillows, which is why beds used to be shorter than ours today. So a nap on a méridienne might have felt fairly comfortable to our foremothers, yes?
Also, did you run across the term “fainting couch”? Seems like that was a Victorian term for this furniture item—so handy when those tightly laced corsets bit or a coveted young man was to be impressed with a deb’s delicate constitution.
I loved your staged drape with your pups. But assuming you’re right-handed, you would have to dictate a la Cartland because your writing arm is pinned to the back of the couch. Something I had to consider with my own couch, where I spend hours right-handedly typing into my iPad (and, yes, napping) at the other end.
With that, I (yaaawwwn) feel a siesta coming on, so ‘bye for now.
Oh I love the sound of your mother’s red and white striped silk chaise longue, Binnie, that sounds fabulous! And a rosewood display with glass doors would be very useful as well as pretty – it’s great to be able to display things without them getting dusty.
Oh I love the sound of your mother’s red and white striped silk chaise longue, Binnie, that sounds fabulous! And a rosewood display with glass doors would be very useful as well as pretty – it’s great to be able to display things without them getting dusty.
Oh I love the sound of your mother’s red and white striped silk chaise longue, Binnie, that sounds fabulous! And a rosewood display with glass doors would be very useful as well as pretty – it’s great to be able to display things without them getting dusty.
Oh I love the sound of your mother’s red and white striped silk chaise longue, Binnie, that sounds fabulous! And a rosewood display with glass doors would be very useful as well as pretty – it’s great to be able to display things without them getting dusty.
Oh I love the sound of your mother’s red and white striped silk chaise longue, Binnie, that sounds fabulous! And a rosewood display with glass doors would be very useful as well as pretty – it’s great to be able to display things without them getting dusty.
That’s a good point, Mary – I suppose if you were used to sleeping in that position it would be fine and one could have lots of pillows. And I totally forgot about ‘fainting couch’, such an evocative term! A chaise longue would be the perfect place to faint gracefully. Very true about the fact that my chaise longue faces the wrong way – I too am right-handed so it’s the wrong way round for me if I want to use my right hand. Never thought about that when I bought it!
That’s a good point, Mary – I suppose if you were used to sleeping in that position it would be fine and one could have lots of pillows. And I totally forgot about ‘fainting couch’, such an evocative term! A chaise longue would be the perfect place to faint gracefully. Very true about the fact that my chaise longue faces the wrong way – I too am right-handed so it’s the wrong way round for me if I want to use my right hand. Never thought about that when I bought it!
That’s a good point, Mary – I suppose if you were used to sleeping in that position it would be fine and one could have lots of pillows. And I totally forgot about ‘fainting couch’, such an evocative term! A chaise longue would be the perfect place to faint gracefully. Very true about the fact that my chaise longue faces the wrong way – I too am right-handed so it’s the wrong way round for me if I want to use my right hand. Never thought about that when I bought it!
That’s a good point, Mary – I suppose if you were used to sleeping in that position it would be fine and one could have lots of pillows. And I totally forgot about ‘fainting couch’, such an evocative term! A chaise longue would be the perfect place to faint gracefully. Very true about the fact that my chaise longue faces the wrong way – I too am right-handed so it’s the wrong way round for me if I want to use my right hand. Never thought about that when I bought it!
That’s a good point, Mary – I suppose if you were used to sleeping in that position it would be fine and one could have lots of pillows. And I totally forgot about ‘fainting couch’, such an evocative term! A chaise longue would be the perfect place to faint gracefully. Very true about the fact that my chaise longue faces the wrong way – I too am right-handed so it’s the wrong way round for me if I want to use my right hand. Never thought about that when I bought it!
Some part of me says we had one when I was growing up — and I can see it in memory. I am not sure this is true, because we don’t have any family pictures showing one.
On the otber hand I have known the term almost all my life; why would I know it if we didn’t own one. Perhaps I’ll ask my younger sister if there was one.
Some part of me says we had one when I was growing up — and I can see it in memory. I am not sure this is true, because we don’t have any family pictures showing one.
On the otber hand I have known the term almost all my life; why would I know it if we didn’t own one. Perhaps I’ll ask my younger sister if there was one.
Some part of me says we had one when I was growing up — and I can see it in memory. I am not sure this is true, because we don’t have any family pictures showing one.
On the otber hand I have known the term almost all my life; why would I know it if we didn’t own one. Perhaps I’ll ask my younger sister if there was one.
Some part of me says we had one when I was growing up — and I can see it in memory. I am not sure this is true, because we don’t have any family pictures showing one.
On the otber hand I have known the term almost all my life; why would I know it if we didn’t own one. Perhaps I’ll ask my younger sister if there was one.
Some part of me says we had one when I was growing up — and I can see it in memory. I am not sure this is true, because we don’t have any family pictures showing one.
On the otber hand I have known the term almost all my life; why would I know it if we didn’t own one. Perhaps I’ll ask my younger sister if there was one.
I’m with you Christina. I have ALWAYS wanted one. Unfortunately they’re too expensive now a days. There is something so romantic about them.
Lovely pictures and a very interesting post!
I’m with you Christina. I have ALWAYS wanted one. Unfortunately they’re too expensive now a days. There is something so romantic about them.
Lovely pictures and a very interesting post!
I’m with you Christina. I have ALWAYS wanted one. Unfortunately they’re too expensive now a days. There is something so romantic about them.
Lovely pictures and a very interesting post!
I’m with you Christina. I have ALWAYS wanted one. Unfortunately they’re too expensive now a days. There is something so romantic about them.
Lovely pictures and a very interesting post!
I’m with you Christina. I have ALWAYS wanted one. Unfortunately they’re too expensive now a days. There is something so romantic about them.
Lovely pictures and a very interesting post!
When I was a child, we had a chaise longue on the porch of our summer cottage. It was wonderful for sitting and reading, and the back part was adjustable. It could be lowered to make a flat bed if there were more guests than beds. Very practical. But I have always wanted one like Mme. Recamier’s, on which I could recline in a silken gown and look glamorous.
When I was a child, we had a chaise longue on the porch of our summer cottage. It was wonderful for sitting and reading, and the back part was adjustable. It could be lowered to make a flat bed if there were more guests than beds. Very practical. But I have always wanted one like Mme. Recamier’s, on which I could recline in a silken gown and look glamorous.
When I was a child, we had a chaise longue on the porch of our summer cottage. It was wonderful for sitting and reading, and the back part was adjustable. It could be lowered to make a flat bed if there were more guests than beds. Very practical. But I have always wanted one like Mme. Recamier’s, on which I could recline in a silken gown and look glamorous.
When I was a child, we had a chaise longue on the porch of our summer cottage. It was wonderful for sitting and reading, and the back part was adjustable. It could be lowered to make a flat bed if there were more guests than beds. Very practical. But I have always wanted one like Mme. Recamier’s, on which I could recline in a silken gown and look glamorous.
When I was a child, we had a chaise longue on the porch of our summer cottage. It was wonderful for sitting and reading, and the back part was adjustable. It could be lowered to make a flat bed if there were more guests than beds. Very practical. But I have always wanted one like Mme. Recamier’s, on which I could recline in a silken gown and look glamorous.
How intriguing, Sue! I’m sure you must have had one if you can see it in your mind but it would be great to find out!
How intriguing, Sue! I’m sure you must have had one if you can see it in your mind but it would be great to find out!
How intriguing, Sue! I’m sure you must have had one if you can see it in your mind but it would be great to find out!
How intriguing, Sue! I’m sure you must have had one if you can see it in your mind but it would be great to find out!
How intriguing, Sue! I’m sure you must have had one if you can see it in your mind but it would be great to find out!
Thank you, Teresa! Yes, I always felt there was something very special about them and I’m lucky I found one at last.
Thank you, Teresa! Yes, I always felt there was something very special about them and I’m lucky I found one at last.
Thank you, Teresa! Yes, I always felt there was something very special about them and I’m lucky I found one at last.
Thank you, Teresa! Yes, I always felt there was something very special about them and I’m lucky I found one at last.
Thank you, Teresa! Yes, I always felt there was something very special about them and I’m lucky I found one at last.
That sounds very practical, Lil – perfect for when you have unexpected guests! And yes, Mme Recamier’s chaise longue is gorgeous, isn’t it – who could fail to look glamorous when sitting on that?
That sounds very practical, Lil – perfect for when you have unexpected guests! And yes, Mme Recamier’s chaise longue is gorgeous, isn’t it – who could fail to look glamorous when sitting on that?
That sounds very practical, Lil – perfect for when you have unexpected guests! And yes, Mme Recamier’s chaise longue is gorgeous, isn’t it – who could fail to look glamorous when sitting on that?
That sounds very practical, Lil – perfect for when you have unexpected guests! And yes, Mme Recamier’s chaise longue is gorgeous, isn’t it – who could fail to look glamorous when sitting on that?
That sounds very practical, Lil – perfect for when you have unexpected guests! And yes, Mme Recamier’s chaise longue is gorgeous, isn’t it – who could fail to look glamorous when sitting on that?
Can a person fall in love with a piece of furniture?
I have never had a chaise but I recently fell in love with a beautiful chair and ottoman. Yellow background, large roses. And it looked like you could sink into the comfiness.
Unfortunately, I was not able to get it. My life will never be the same…ok….maybe it will.
I loved the pictures you shared. And as for the luxury of lounging along with your furry friends….At least they did not all leap off at the same time. Or start to chew on their behinds. In fact, they appear to be quite well behaved.
Hope everyone is happy and well.
Can a person fall in love with a piece of furniture?
I have never had a chaise but I recently fell in love with a beautiful chair and ottoman. Yellow background, large roses. And it looked like you could sink into the comfiness.
Unfortunately, I was not able to get it. My life will never be the same…ok….maybe it will.
I loved the pictures you shared. And as for the luxury of lounging along with your furry friends….At least they did not all leap off at the same time. Or start to chew on their behinds. In fact, they appear to be quite well behaved.
Hope everyone is happy and well.
Can a person fall in love with a piece of furniture?
I have never had a chaise but I recently fell in love with a beautiful chair and ottoman. Yellow background, large roses. And it looked like you could sink into the comfiness.
Unfortunately, I was not able to get it. My life will never be the same…ok….maybe it will.
I loved the pictures you shared. And as for the luxury of lounging along with your furry friends….At least they did not all leap off at the same time. Or start to chew on their behinds. In fact, they appear to be quite well behaved.
Hope everyone is happy and well.
Can a person fall in love with a piece of furniture?
I have never had a chaise but I recently fell in love with a beautiful chair and ottoman. Yellow background, large roses. And it looked like you could sink into the comfiness.
Unfortunately, I was not able to get it. My life will never be the same…ok….maybe it will.
I loved the pictures you shared. And as for the luxury of lounging along with your furry friends….At least they did not all leap off at the same time. Or start to chew on their behinds. In fact, they appear to be quite well behaved.
Hope everyone is happy and well.
Can a person fall in love with a piece of furniture?
I have never had a chaise but I recently fell in love with a beautiful chair and ottoman. Yellow background, large roses. And it looked like you could sink into the comfiness.
Unfortunately, I was not able to get it. My life will never be the same…ok….maybe it will.
I loved the pictures you shared. And as for the luxury of lounging along with your furry friends….At least they did not all leap off at the same time. Or start to chew on their behinds. In fact, they appear to be quite well behaved.
Hope everyone is happy and well.
I’m sorry you didn’t manage to get that chair and ottoman, Annette, they sound gorgeous! But there will be others, I’m sure. As for the photo, well it took half an hour of trying before we got them all three to sit still long enough for a decent pic LOL!
I’m sorry you didn’t manage to get that chair and ottoman, Annette, they sound gorgeous! But there will be others, I’m sure. As for the photo, well it took half an hour of trying before we got them all three to sit still long enough for a decent pic LOL!
I’m sorry you didn’t manage to get that chair and ottoman, Annette, they sound gorgeous! But there will be others, I’m sure. As for the photo, well it took half an hour of trying before we got them all three to sit still long enough for a decent pic LOL!
I’m sorry you didn’t manage to get that chair and ottoman, Annette, they sound gorgeous! But there will be others, I’m sure. As for the photo, well it took half an hour of trying before we got them all three to sit still long enough for a decent pic LOL!
I’m sorry you didn’t manage to get that chair and ottoman, Annette, they sound gorgeous! But there will be others, I’m sure. As for the photo, well it took half an hour of trying before we got them all three to sit still long enough for a decent pic LOL!
I enjoyed your post, Christina, and the recreation you staged! I would be delighted to have a chaise longue as I’m someone who loved to recline.
A piece of furniture I lusted after as a teen was a drop down desk (with some secret cubby holes naturally!).
I enjoyed your post, Christina, and the recreation you staged! I would be delighted to have a chaise longue as I’m someone who loved to recline.
A piece of furniture I lusted after as a teen was a drop down desk (with some secret cubby holes naturally!).
I enjoyed your post, Christina, and the recreation you staged! I would be delighted to have a chaise longue as I’m someone who loved to recline.
A piece of furniture I lusted after as a teen was a drop down desk (with some secret cubby holes naturally!).
I enjoyed your post, Christina, and the recreation you staged! I would be delighted to have a chaise longue as I’m someone who loved to recline.
A piece of furniture I lusted after as a teen was a drop down desk (with some secret cubby holes naturally!).
I enjoyed your post, Christina, and the recreation you staged! I would be delighted to have a chaise longue as I’m someone who loved to recline.
A piece of furniture I lusted after as a teen was a drop down desk (with some secret cubby holes naturally!).
Thank you Kareni! Oh yes a desk with a secret drawer would be fabulous, I’d love one of those too!
Thank you Kareni! Oh yes a desk with a secret drawer would be fabulous, I’d love one of those too!
Thank you Kareni! Oh yes a desk with a secret drawer would be fabulous, I’d love one of those too!
Thank you Kareni! Oh yes a desk with a secret drawer would be fabulous, I’d love one of those too!
Thank you Kareni! Oh yes a desk with a secret drawer would be fabulous, I’d love one of those too!
I’ve always found chaise longues very pretty but not comfortable looking, and I’m all about comfort. I’ll take a low brow recliner over a chaise any day. *G* But yours is lovely, and I like how you made it work for a Three Dog Night!
I’ve always found chaise longues very pretty but not comfortable looking, and I’m all about comfort. I’ll take a low brow recliner over a chaise any day. *G* But yours is lovely, and I like how you made it work for a Three Dog Night!
I’ve always found chaise longues very pretty but not comfortable looking, and I’m all about comfort. I’ll take a low brow recliner over a chaise any day. *G* But yours is lovely, and I like how you made it work for a Three Dog Night!
I’ve always found chaise longues very pretty but not comfortable looking, and I’m all about comfort. I’ll take a low brow recliner over a chaise any day. *G* But yours is lovely, and I like how you made it work for a Three Dog Night!
I’ve always found chaise longues very pretty but not comfortable looking, and I’m all about comfort. I’ll take a low brow recliner over a chaise any day. *G* But yours is lovely, and I like how you made it work for a Three Dog Night!
I too think that the chaise longue is a lovely piece of furniture. But I have always valued comfort – even more so now that I am getting older. Great blog, and I too love the pics.
I too think that the chaise longue is a lovely piece of furniture. But I have always valued comfort – even more so now that I am getting older. Great blog, and I too love the pics.
I too think that the chaise longue is a lovely piece of furniture. But I have always valued comfort – even more so now that I am getting older. Great blog, and I too love the pics.
I too think that the chaise longue is a lovely piece of furniture. But I have always valued comfort – even more so now that I am getting older. Great blog, and I too love the pics.
I too think that the chaise longue is a lovely piece of furniture. But I have always valued comfort – even more so now that I am getting older. Great blog, and I too love the pics.
Thank you, Mary Jo – it did take some time to set that up as my dogs were never what you would call co-operative! I think a recliner would definitely be more comfortable than a chaise longue. It’s funny but I always thought they’d be perfect for reading but the one I have is actually kind of hard. I should have got one with more stuffing!
Thank you, Mary Jo – it did take some time to set that up as my dogs were never what you would call co-operative! I think a recliner would definitely be more comfortable than a chaise longue. It’s funny but I always thought they’d be perfect for reading but the one I have is actually kind of hard. I should have got one with more stuffing!
Thank you, Mary Jo – it did take some time to set that up as my dogs were never what you would call co-operative! I think a recliner would definitely be more comfortable than a chaise longue. It’s funny but I always thought they’d be perfect for reading but the one I have is actually kind of hard. I should have got one with more stuffing!
Thank you, Mary Jo – it did take some time to set that up as my dogs were never what you would call co-operative! I think a recliner would definitely be more comfortable than a chaise longue. It’s funny but I always thought they’d be perfect for reading but the one I have is actually kind of hard. I should have got one with more stuffing!
Thank you, Mary Jo – it did take some time to set that up as my dogs were never what you would call co-operative! I think a recliner would definitely be more comfortable than a chaise longue. It’s funny but I always thought they’d be perfect for reading but the one I have is actually kind of hard. I should have got one with more stuffing!
Many thanks, Mary, so glad you enjoyed it! And yes, comfort definitely rules when it comes to a place to read these days.
Many thanks, Mary, so glad you enjoyed it! And yes, comfort definitely rules when it comes to a place to read these days.
Many thanks, Mary, so glad you enjoyed it! And yes, comfort definitely rules when it comes to a place to read these days.
Many thanks, Mary, so glad you enjoyed it! And yes, comfort definitely rules when it comes to a place to read these days.
Many thanks, Mary, so glad you enjoyed it! And yes, comfort definitely rules when it comes to a place to read these days.
Same here! I did get myself an antique cherry drop down desk about 30 years ago, and I still have it and love it! So easy to flip up the lid and hide all the paperwork mess!
Same here! I did get myself an antique cherry drop down desk about 30 years ago, and I still have it and love it! So easy to flip up the lid and hide all the paperwork mess!
Same here! I did get myself an antique cherry drop down desk about 30 years ago, and I still have it and love it! So easy to flip up the lid and hide all the paperwork mess!
Same here! I did get myself an antique cherry drop down desk about 30 years ago, and I still have it and love it! So easy to flip up the lid and hide all the paperwork mess!
Same here! I did get myself an antique cherry drop down desk about 30 years ago, and I still have it and love it! So easy to flip up the lid and hide all the paperwork mess!