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Parlor chairs

Scope note

Contemporary term used from the mid-18th century for specially designed side chairs, often with elaborate ornamentation, intended for use in dining rooms.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300038386

Broader Terms used

dining chairs

Term used for

chairs, parlor

Equivalent Terms used

parlor chair

Created

13yrs ago

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