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Morris chair

Armchair created by the firm Morris & Cº. It is an early type of reclining chair. It was first marketed around 1866. the characteristic feature of a Morris chair is a hinged back, set between two un-upholstered arms, with the reclining angle adjusted through a row of pegs, holes or notches in each arm. In other instances, the reclining of the back is controlled by a metal bar set in hooked back racks. They have straight arms resting on a grid of vertical slats, and a rectangular frame back and seat, the former reclining using a zip system and the latter with springs in the thickness of the waist; over them are rectangular soft cushions. The seat has a reclining backrest and moderately high armrests, giving the chair an antique-style appearance. The original Morris chair had dark stained woodwork, turned spindles and heavily decorated upholstery, in typical Victorian style. This armchair was widely copied after its and is still in production today.

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