Chaise Longue is a classic and icon piece of furniture synonymous with high French style and courting romance of ages gone by.
There are three main Styles of a Chaise Longue:
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| Duchesse brisée |
The Duchesse Brisee or Broken duchess in French this refers to the Style of chaise longue which has been divided into section usually two or three, this then taken apart can supply a chair or two and a foot stool of kept as the classic Chaise Longue. The origin of the name is unknown.
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| Récamier |
A récamier is in one piece but has two raised ends, and nothing on the long sides. It is sometimes associated with French Empire (neo-classical) style. The name derives from the French society hostess Madame Récamier (1777–1849), who used to posed with great elegance and style on a Chaise Longue such as this. She had her portrait painted in 1800. The shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau (boat bed) but made for the drawing room.
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| Méridienne |
The méridienne has a high head-rest, and a lower foot-rest, connected with a sloping back. Whether or not they have anything at the foot end, méridiennes are asymmetrical day-beds. They were popular in the grand houses of France in the early 19th century. Its name is from its typical use: rest in the middle of the day, when the sun is near the meridian.
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