Forgoing a shepherd's pie ottoman or a Wimbledon coffee table, London-based architecture and design practice Fat created
England's Dreaming as a tribute to its native country in furniture form. The antique chaise is covered at one end by a mini English landscape, juxtaposing scales and references, prompting the lounger to "Lie back and think of England." I only wonder why Fat didn't choose a traditional English piece of furniture, such as something by Thomas
Chippendale; we all know that the
chaise lounge (longue) originated from the French.
I've actually taken a look at
tufted velvet fainting sofas before, but I'm back for more to truly stump you. For the next installment of
this game, take a look at each of these apple green fainting sofas and see if you can answer my questions about them.
If the
Crate & Barrel Josephine Right Arm Chaise ($1,299) wound up in my bedroom, I can pretty much guarantee it'd become a breeding ground for my daily wardrobe castoffs. But I certainly wouldn't complain about it being there; it's a picture of pretty. I love how the traditional chaise shape is updated with Marimekko-esque graphic black and white florals, giving it a modern edge that fits seamlessly into a classic home.
I don't know what I'm craving more: this
Bali Rustic Teak Double Chaise ($1,548), or the idea of lounging on it with my honey in a tropical location. I love the generous size of this chaise; it would be perfect for reading to your nieces or nephews poolside, or for cuddling up with your true love and some
cocktails. The dark-stained
teak is extremely weather resistant, and the water-repellant, fade-resistant cushions will hold up over many seasons of outdoor recreation.
