Wave Chaise Lounge

The luxurious chaise lounge has deep historic roots, pointing back to ancient civilizations. The Egyptians crafted daybeds from palm sticks, cord, and rawhide, whereas the Greeks depicted both deities and aristocrats lounging on furniture very similar to the modern chaise lounge.

Epistemologically, the term is a mispronunciation of the French “chaise longue”, which translates to “long chair”. Gaining popularity on the old continent, especially in the early 18th century during the Rococo period, the luxurious chaise lounge got characterized by its ornate and decorative style. Seen as a luxury piece, it was often associated with aristocracy and class.

As the luxury chaise lounge migrated from Europe to America, the appreciation for the model made it a staple in many households. Today, it is an inseparable part of luxury interiors and outdoor hospitality venues.

While the original concept is carefully designed with artistic finesse and ergonomic seating in mind, clients can ask for modifications in several verticals including the dimensions. For example, we can increase the width and length, creating an oversized chaise lounge, showing the true customization potential of handcrafted furniture. We can also create a small chaise lounge with different proportion, which borrows the same aesthetic narrative of the long chair.

SENTIENT creates the luxury chaise lounge, the Wave, for indoor and outdoor environments, and upholstery plays a significant part that extends beyond aesthetics. From reticulated foam and down to fiberfill and dozens of other options, we can customize the wavy chair for any use case imaginable. The outdoor chaise lounge features design considerations that prevent water retention, and durable fabrics that can withstand sun-exposure without losing their vibrant color. Pool lounge chairs are exposed to harsh weather conditions, so we take the necessary treatments to make the upholstery equally durable as it is visually delightful. Our fabrics boast commercial-grade quality, with exceptional technical characteristics.

The living room lounge chair can come in a variety of leather options, each paired with dozens of stitching techniques to make a statement. The tufted chaise, for example, radiates with stability and plush elegance that is often associated with gallery exhibitions and award winning design.

Leather upholstery is ideal for the upscale environment. Imbued with this timeless material, the leather chaise lounge chair brings the sophisticated charm from the New York design scene straight into home interiors and high-end hospitality environments. Many homeowners prefer leather furniture because it ages gracefully, doesn’t harbor any allergens, and offers exceptional breathability. Leather is also a natural product with unique grains and markings, and a distinct smell that many people appreciate for its soothing qualities. The material becomes softer with time and adjusts to the environment without any loss in resilience. This is why furniture designers and manufacturers often use it for the luxury chaise lounge, especially as it is easy to clean.

When the original design immigrated from France and found its way into the US, it came under the name “Longue” which in French stands for “long chair”. While some people decided to stick with the original spelling and pronunciation, the general consensus was to adapt this new term by giving it a more American sounding twist. Thus it became the “chaise lounge”, a term that uses the same letters, which is why it often gets confusing for many people.

The luxury chaise lounge, in the interior design arena, can often be found with its former, that is to say, original spelling and pronunciation, but the English-speaking market has long since embraced the American version.