Patio Chaise Lounge Frames and Cushions
Patio Chaise lounge frames and cushions can be spotted on many patios and decks during the summer. They are popular pieces of furniture for outdoor living. They come from a long line of furnishings from history. Cleopatra was painted sitting on one and the Romans used to eat in a reclining position using a chaise. A chaise lounge is like a chair but has a long bed in order to put the feet up and relax. The back might go up straight or it may have the ability to recline as well making it the most popular seat on the deck.
Chaise Lounge
The words chaise lounge translate to long chair in French. The French were the first ones to start making them as commercial furnishing for the home in the 18th century. Only the rich could afford these plush pieces of furniture but as time went on they became more affordable and not only kings could have them but so could regular people. In America and England they were popular during the Victorian era and were usually placed in the bedroom. It was thought to be lazy to take a nap in bed during the day, but if you fell asleep reading or relaxing on the chaise you were not so lazy. There are still indoor chaises being made but most are used for the patio or near a pool.
Most popular swimming pools have a line up of chaise lounges available for people to soak up the sun. Outdoor chaises can be made in aluminum or plastic or wood and other materials as well. They can be light and portable or heavy and hard to move. Many people take the portable type to the beach so they do not have to lay right on the sand.
During the summer the aluminum chaise lounge comes out. It can be placed on the patio or deck or it can be taken to an outdoor concert or the beach. It has a foldable aluminum frame that makes it easy to store. Nylon strips are woven and attached to the frame allowing one to sit comfortably. Even a child can lift and move them and they are cleaned easily. Most people use them on the beach so they do not have to sit directly upon the sand.
Plastic chaise lounges are very light weight as well and they can be used on a patio or porch. Most plastic frames and some aluminum ones need a separate cushion to make them comfortable. They can be purchased with the frame and also without so if a cushion wears out you can get another. Plastic frame lounges do fold although they are a little bulkier than aluminum. You need to take them in if there is a great deal of wind in the area because they are so light they might blow off the patio and down the street.
The aluminum chaise lounge will probably not last very long. The nylon strips tend to get frayed and break after awhile and the frame tends to bend. The plastic type tends to get brittle after a few years of sitting in the sun and they crack and break. There are also resin frames that you can get that will last a bit longer but they too tend to get brittle after several years in the sun. Resin frames require a separate cushion just like the plastic variety.
If you want a lounge that will be around for a very long time and still look good as new you might want to look at the wooden frames. These will not blow away in a wind storm; in fact, they might be a little heavy to move at all. Some have wheels so that they can be easily moved around the patio. You can get lounge frames in all kinds of wood the most popular being redwood or redwood stain to match the picnic table. Other wood stains can match the trim of the house or other outdoor furniture and they can be stripped and restained. You can even slap on a few coats of paint once the chaise gets a little old and shabby looking. These frames require a soft and cushy cushion for ultimate comfort. If the one wears out that is on the wood frame you can always go get another one because they are sold separately. Wood frames are great for families with kids that are hard on chairs or for people that might weigh extra pounds.
During the summer you can find aluminum and plastic chaise in just about any store and they might cost anywhere from USD $25 to $50. A nice stylish wooden lounge might cost you $200 or more but remember that they last for much longer. You can also get chaise lounges in steel or wrought iron and you can even find them in wicker. Expect to pay much more for these. Patio Furniture Chaise Lounge frames are easy to find and the cushions are even easier and more plentiful. Your lounge will be the most popular seat on the patio and you might even have to fight for it.
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