18th-century French term for rather low-seated chairs with a padded top to the back on which an occupant may rest the elbows when sitting astride the seat. First made in France about 1740 and later in England. DDA
AAT
300038232
chairs, conversation
chairs, gossiping
chaises caquetoires
chaises en voyeuse
conversation chairs
conversation-seats
gossiping chairs
voyelles
12yrs ago
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