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Toad armchairs  

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  • It is a low and enveloping armchair with a concave, rounded backrest that slopes down to the waist. The armrests are rolled outwards or marked by a small narrowing at the front. Exceptionally, the ramp may be made of exposed wood. The seat appeared in France around 1830 under the reign of Louis Philippe and quickly became a success, particularly for the comfort it provided. However, the term has been around since 1790. The shape of the chair has changed very little over the decades and there are several variations. There are toad chairs and armchairs with or without ruffles, with or without fringes, with or without upholstery, and with or without armrests. Although it is sometimes covered with a patterned fabric, it is usually covered with a thick velvet or similar. The legs are usually concealed by a frill of the same fabric as the overall covering or by ornamentation.

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