Baigneuse
a day bed of the empire period, having a back sloping and curving to form a rounded head and foot.
historical examples
i was as innocent in thought and intention as a baigneuse at margate.
punch or the london charivari, vol. 109, september 28, 1895 various
her baigneuse—generally of chiffon and old point lace—has not lost a curve.
the second thoughts of an idle fellow jerome k. jerome
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