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Georgian
Wingback Fireside Chair
Anonymous (English), 1720
History
Tall wings were designed to trap the warmth of the fire and shield the sitter from draughts in unheated Georgian houses, making this the original armchair of comfort.
Designer
Movement
Year / Era
1720 · 18th Century
Materials
Oak, Linen
Style
Queen Anne
Licensing
Public Domain
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