Armchairs with large backs which are hinged so that they can be swung forward to rest on the arms, converting the piece into a table. Chairs of this type were made from the Middle Ages to the late 17th century in Europe and until the late 19th century in America. DDA
AAT
300038148
benches, monks'
chair tables
chairs, monks'
monks' benches
monks' chairs
monks' seats
seats, monks'
table-chairs
tables, chair
12yrs ago
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