Chaise longue, daybed, divan, méridienne, fainting couch whatever you want to call it, originated from ancient Egypt. I remember reading that this use to be a common piece of furniture in dining rooms. When ladies ate too much and their corsets got too tight, they would have this to lay on when they felt faint hence this was called a fainting couch. It is my absolute favorite piece of furniture because it reminds me to take it easy and luxuriate. A reminder to sit back and enjoy life with a good book, draw ideas on a sketch pad, write on my journal and have a glass of wine.
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