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Chic Chaises for Sophisticated Living

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What would the La-Z-Boy recliner look like if it had studied abroad?

Infused with European design elements, these chaises exude contemporary style and enduring comfort.

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Strings Attached

Reminiscent of the flapping wing of a bird, the suspended F42E Lounge Chair is an iconic hovering chaise. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, this artful chaise is supported by an adjustable stainless-steel cord that enhances its elegant structure. $3,999, at AAVVGG.

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Organic Forms

Equally plush and alluring, the Oaze Sofa by La Manufacture is made of foam layers and is available in an array of bold colours. Balancing elements of modernism and Bauhaus design, this chaise pays homage to the evolution of interiors. Pricing upon request, at Founded by Garcia.

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Lean Back

Inspired by Scandinavian-Modern design and featuring buttery soft leather and solid ash legs, the Domingo Leather Reclining Accent Chair is available in black, iron, stone, fern, and charcoal upholsteries. This recliner offers an elevated design while optimizing comfort and versatility. $4,999, at Crate & Barrel.

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Playful Symmetry

In an exciting relaunch, Herman Miller’s Wilkes Modular Sofa Group Chair is as dynamic as ever. Nicknamed the Chiclet, for its round cushion edges resembling the retro chewing gum, this sofa chair mixes minimalism and whimsy.  $3,260, at Design Within Reach.

Ikea Chaise

Classic Comfort

A bentwood frame and tufted cushions make the iconic Poäng Armchair and footstool a uniquely IKEA silhouette. Supremely comfortable with a high back and moveable footstool in a variety of colours, it adds classic style to any room. For those seeking a more refined take on the La-Z-Boy without sacrificing on comfort, this piece checks all the boxes. $318, at IKEA.

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Queen Bee

Also called the Cleopatra, Artifort’s Chaise Longue is certainly fit for royalty. Available in multiple colourways, its commanding, natural shape is an iconic 1970s design perfect for lounging under the Egyptian sun. Pricing upon request, at Klaus.

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Soft & Smooth

Made with Italian pull-up leather, the Nesto Modular Armless Chaise features tufted seats and comfortable foam cushioning that experienced leather loungers will love. $2,999, at Mobilia.

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Okay, but it clearly is

For the first 16 years of my life, the bat cave at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)—a reconstruction of an actual cave in Jamaica—was among my favourite places in the city. The cave was decorated with cast stalactites and wax bat models, which hung from the ceiling and threw jagged shadows on the walls. A few other features imbued it with spooky verisimilitude: the drip-drip-drip sound effects, the mirrors arranged to create the illusion of infinite depth, the strobe lights strategically placed to make the shadows flutter. When I visited as a five-year-old, the bat cave scared me. When I visited as a stoned fifteen-year-old, it scared me even more. Then came the renovation.

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