The chaise lounge chair has been a part of elegant design for centuries in countries spanning the globe. In recent years, it has become easier and more affordable to find chaise lounge chairs that are perfect recreations of some of the most famous and popular designs of the ages. The chair's name comes from the French, originally spelled 'chaise longue,' meaning 'the long chair.' A common mispronunciation turned 'longue' into 'lounge,' which is how we refer to this chair today.

The designs of chaise lounge chairs are as varied as the eras and countries they have come from. You can find replicas of the antique plush, double-sided chaise lounges that defined comfort and opulence in old Europe. These chaises were popular in post-revolutionary France, and are visible in paintings of society ladies of the time, including Jacques Louis David's famous portrait of Madame Recamier.

One of the most famous chaise lounge chairs to make its way to America was Le Corbursier's famous 'relaxing machine.' You can now find recreations that match the original's unique design with emphasis on comfort. Quality reproductions may be made with 100 percent fine Italian leather, matching the classic chair's dimensions exactly.

Whether you are looking for a famous piece for your drawing room or you just want a casual chaise lounge chair to relax in, you should be able to find great discounts from auction sites or wholesalers. Many offer brand new pieces with manufacturer warranties attached. There are also other distributors that have painstakingly refurbished classic chaise lounge chairs in order to restore them to their original condition.