A recamier by any other name...

...and actually, known by many other names; fainting couch, dormeuse, day bed, chaise longues. From the sleek to the fantastical, all are wonderfully functional, decorative and can be used in a variety of settings.

The classic Barcelona Couch by Mies van der Rohe, manufactured by Knoll in accordance with the exacting specifications of the 1930 original, through Design Within Reach.

Cleverly adjustable bolster cushions highlight the contemporary beauty of the chaise by Kevin Walz for Ralph Pucci.

With skirt or without, with button tufting or without, the Andante by Kravet offers almost limitless choices with 60,000 fabric options, or COM.

The sinuous curves of the one of a kind Boudoir Chaise in wool challis with chenille lumbar pillow at Irwin Feld Design.

The unusual Root Wood Recamier, c. 1890, at George N. Antiques through 1st dibs.

Thomas Pheasant brings classic style to his Paris Chaise Lounge for Baker.

A Louis XVI style dormeuse by David Michael.

Mint juleps anyone?

Nothing says refreshment like an iced mint julep on a sultry summer day, enjoyed with the fan spinning lazily overhead, while relaxing on the veranda in one of these sexy woven chaise loungers.
The Veranda is a lovely reproduction of a 19th c. design, captured perfectly by Pierre Deux. The ottoman even slides underneath!

The sparkle of chrome feet beckon you to recline on the beautiful Memphis Recamier by Janus et Cie.Gloster's Anassa Relaxer has a woven back, seat and sides with a curvaceous teak frame and cushion.

Whitecraft Rattan brings ergonomic design to your porch or pool with their Bali Chaise, so smart with the pad rolled and buckled as a headrest.
The Veneto Chaise through Design Within Reach is a great eco-friendly option, with its teak frame harvested from sustainable plantations.

Palecek is a leader in the natural and sustainable furnishings market, and their Laguna Chaise with its coir rattan, wicker wrappings and upholstered cane matting is no exception.
One more under the sustainable and renewable umbrella, by the ever clever IKEA with their shapely Karlskrona Chaise.

Would anyone care to join me on the patio?

Key West Lounger from Walter's Wicker

This new piece from Walter's Wicker uses a polished stainless steel frame and a resin-weave adjustable back for a fresh look on outdoor lounging. This is a lounger that will give you both great comfort and hip style in the same package. It also comes fastened with two wheels in the back, insuring that if you need to drag it across your deck in the middle of a thunderstorm, you won't break your back while doing it. I usually look for two things in my outdoor loungers: A stylish combination of materials and the proper placement and material of cushions. This lounger has both those things and more.

Haagen Chaise Lounge from Kerry Joyce

Radiating class and comfort, this new chaise lounge from Kerry Joyce and Dessin Fournir is a perfect compliment to any classic design scheme. Measuring 80"l x 28"d x 34"h, the chaise is also very customizable to fit the needs of the designer. The material is a walnut burl veneer, with COM upholstery. The piece has an elegant and aristocratic vibe, and would fit well in a variety of settings. Personally, I see this piece being an excellent fit in a library, or some other kind of sophisticated setting. It has the distinction of being a piece that is very comfortable, and extremely stylish.