Facts

• A hybrid of both the stereotypical recliner and the chaise lounge, the term "chaise recliner" encompasses two very different styles. The two styles joined forces in the middle of the 20th century.
  
  

Features

• Although stylistic features vary greatly, the chaise recliner possesses three common characteristics. First, the chaise recliner has an adjustable back that allows you to lean back comfortably and sit in complete repose. Second, legs and feet are fully supported and raised. Lastly, the chair features continuous support from head to toe, with no gaps between any parts of the chair.
  
  

Types

• Styles of individual chaise recliners range from traditional to contemporary . Traditional designs offer the look of an arm chair combined with an adjustable back and a leg rest that folds out and upward when reclining. Contemporary styles offer a streamlined silhouette that resembles a lounge chair design.
  
  

Name

• The chaise gets its name from a French term that translates literally to "long chair."
  
  

History

• Simple wooden versions of the recliner were first seen in the early 1800s. The footrest was added to the recliners in the mid 1900s as it slowly evolved into the ubiquitous arm chair that we see today.