The chaise longue — also spelled “chaise lounge” — is an elongated seat that lets you stretch out your legs and recline, halfway between an armchair and a bed. The name comes from French and literally means “long chair.” Outdoors it is also known as a sun lounger or simply a lounger.
What it's for
It's the piece designed for resting in the open air: by the pool, on a terrace with a view or in a corner of the garden. Its elongated shape invites you to read, sunbathe or simply disconnect, something a conventional armchair doesn't allow.
What to look for when choosing one
Length and height. It has to be long enough to support your whole body, and not so low that it's hard to get up. For reference, the Palau Lounger measures 222 × 90 × 38 cm.
The adjustable back. A back that reclines lets you go from reading upright to resting almost lying down. The Palau Lounger, for example, has an adjustable back at the top.
The cushion and fabric. By the pool the cushion gets wet and sits in the sun all day, so an outdoor fabric is best, like Sunbrella®, which repels water, doesn't fade and is easy to clean.
The frame. Aluminum with electrostatic coating is lightweight, so it moves easily, and it resists humidity and salt air.
The space around it. Leave room to walk around and, if you're putting out two, a side table between them.
One or two
Two chaise longues together, with a side table in between, create a resting spot for two. A single one works well on a balcony or at the corner of a pool.
How to care for it
Clean the fabric with mild soap and water and let it air-dry. If heavy rains are coming or it will go several days unused, store the cushion indoors. You'll find more tips in Care Tips.
See our loungers
Meet the Palau Lounger and the Bali Mini Mix Lounger sun lounger, with a reclining back, or browse the whole Sunbathing collection. Each piece can be customized with the fabric and finish you prefer, and if you need help choosing, message us on WhatsApp.