An 18th century rococo chaise longue

A late 19th century chaise longue

It is often also called "chaise lounge" or lounge chair in North America, particularly in the furniture industry. This mixed spelling and pronunciation has become well-established and can be found in American dictionaries, and is an example of a folk etymology. In modern France the term chaise longue can refer to any long reclining chair such as a deckchair.

References

• ''Questions & Answers: Chaise longue'', Quinion, M. (2003).

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