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DISCARDED LOVER, 1890s. The curious consolations of a discarded lover at North Chicago, Ill.- He makes a dummy of some of his adored ones garments and fondles it constantly

VICTORIAN BEDROOM, 1884. Bedroom furnished by Jackson and Graham of Oxford Street, London, England. Wood engraving, 1884

FATHER AND BABY. Wood engraving, American, c1863, after Elias James Whitney

PIANIST, 1876. Artistic recreation. Wood engraving, American, 1876

Tomb of French balloonist Jacques Alexandre Charles in Pere la Chaise cemetery in Paris. Date 1899

The Vamp by Tony Castle
An aloof and fashionable young woman reclines on a chaise longue, with a cigarette holder in her mouth, as a number of opened letters, presumably professing love for her

Room in Llandaff House, Glamorgan, Wales
Colour sketch of a room in Llandaff House, Glamorgan, Wales, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

The Graphic Christmas Number front cover 1931
Stylised front cover of The Graphic Christmas Number for 1931 featuring a lady wearing a full skirted dress seated on a chaise longue in a modern art deco apartment. Date: 1931

A Flutter in the Boudoir by A. K. Macdonald. An elegant late 18th century lady wearing the tiniest of outfits is warned of the imminent arrival of a youthful-looking male suitor

Couple kissing on a chaise longue
A young couple kissing on a chaise longue -- " There are moments when we like to be alone". Date: early 20th century

Choosing her outfit for the day
A rich woman lounges on her chaise longue, while being waited upon by her ladys maid. 1924

TS Exmouth - Captain W. S. Bourchier and family
The Training Ship Exmouth - Captain W.S. Bourchier seated on a chaise longue with his family. The Exmouth, moored of Grays in Essex

Holmes & Hatherley
THE ADVENTURE OF THE ENGINEERs THUMB Holmes pours the engineer Hatherley a brandy-and-water. Date: First published: 1892

MANET: OLYMPIA, 1865. Oil on canvas, 1865, by Edouard Manet

HEART SPECIALIST, 1922. Starring Mary Miles Minter

MALE & FEMALE, 1919. Gloria Swanson (seated) in a scene from the film directed by Cecil DeMille

Young Victorian woman sitting on a chaise longue
A young Victorian woman poses for her photograph in the studio, sitting on an ornate chaise longue. She is wearing a dress with a high collar, and buttons at the front

Drawing room of a country house, South Wales
The typically Victorian drawing room of a country house, somewhere in South Wales. There are two large sash windows with a mirror in between, reflecting a ceiling rose

Young woman in 1960s interior
A young woman sits reading a magazine in a typically 1960s interior. The garden outside is covered in snow

Just A Piece Of Cake by David Wright
An illustration of a seductive lady, provocatively posed on a chaise lounge. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

The Last Silk Stocking. By David Wright
A lady reclining in an easy chair or chaise lounge, dressed in a negligee and inspecting the last of her stockings. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during

Fashions for 1915
Two designs for elegant indoor dresses. One woman sits on a striking black and red chaise longue

Adjusting Necktie 19C
Three well turned out young swells watch their friend adjust his neck-tie

Post Chaise
French post chaise at the beginning of the 18th century

Royal Children in Chaise
ALICE DUCHESS OF HESSE-DARMSTADT as a young baby, being driven by goat chaise with her elder siblings Victoria, Princess Royal (1840-1901) and Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910)

Leaving London
Travellers leave Wardour Street, Soho, in a hired post-chaise

Abelard / Heloise / Tomb
ABELARD AND HELOISE Monument to the unfortunate lovers in Pere La Chaise Cemetery, Paris Date: 1079-1142; 1101-1164

Francois De LA Chaise
FRANCOIS DE LA CHAISE French confessor to Louis XIV, influential priest, for whom the famous cemetery is named

Reading LA Mode 1840
A young woman reading a copy of " La Mode" wears a pink bonnet & possibly a pelerine- mantelet over a white dress whose hem is decorated with a flounce bordered in lace. Date: 1840

Costume / Girl / Photo 1870S
Girl wears a dress in a tiny checked print with puffed sleeves, round neckline, buttoned bodice, knee-length full skirt with narrow ribbon trim at the hem & ankle boots

Female Type / Relaxing 19C
An elegant Victorian woman relaxing on a chaise longue

Dressing Gowns 1839
Dressing gowns. Man: rose print gown, pink lapels & sash, velvet hat & gothic style slippers. Woman: vertical striped gown, full sleeves with tight cuff & yoke

Bored Girl Sleeps C1880
A bored little girl sleeps on a chaise longue

Emperors Reading Device
The Emperor Frederick in his study at Charlottenburg can read at ease with this clever book-holding device given to him as a present from the Queen

Reading a Romance / C18
A lady from the upper echelons of society is enraptured by the words of her Roman Dangereux

French Chaise Longue
A Duchesse chaise-longue by Duval

She Reads on a Chaise
She reads, stretched on a chaise-longue

Girl Dreams of Wedding
A fair haired maiden reclining on a day-bed sleeps and dreams of her wedding day where she stands with her betrothed and the parson at the altar. Will her dream come true?

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Unveiling the allure of the chaise: a timeless symbol of elegance and seduction. In The Gorilla, Lila Lee captivates audiences with her grace on this iconic piece of furniture from the 1930s. A reminiscent nod to burlesque performers who enchanted crowds with their sultry moves while reclining on couches. David Wright's Calendar girl exudes sensuality as she poses effortlessly on a chaise, embodying beauty in its purest form. Mme Recamier, immortalized in a Cig Card, epitomizes sophistication as she lounges gracefully on this exquisite creation. William Barribal's Building Castles captures the essence of daydreaming amidst luxury - a couple flirting coyly on a chaise longue, lost in their own world. Lord Suffield at the Guards Boat Club showcases how even esteemed gentlemen couldn't resist indulging in leisurely moments atop these alluring seats. Ethel Sydney, an enchanting actress of her time, finds solace and comfort on a chaise longue between scenes - an oasis for relaxation amidst demanding performances. The Chinese Costume adds an exotic touch to this versatile piece; transporting us to distant lands where opulence meets tranquility. And let us not forget its role beyond aesthetics – Colinated Coconut Oil Advertisement reminds us that even practicality can be glamorous when seated upon such refined craftsmanship. From Hollywood starlets to everyday dreamers seeking respite from reality, women throughout history have found solace and empowerment within the embrace of a chaise longue, and is more than just furniture; it is an invitation to indulge in moments of blissful repose.