The Chaise: A Long History
Originally Published on April 27, 2016. Last Updated on December 8, 2021. Marilyn Monroe drapes her voluptuous curves across a chaise lounge as she gazes seductively into the camera snapping her photo. Roman senators sip plum-colored wine from cage cups as they recline on similar chairs. French courtesans adjust their bodices, fanning themselves as they catch a short rest. They’re popular both as interior furniture … Continue reading The Chaise: A Long History