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Hall chairs

Scope note

Chairs with elaborately carved or painted backs, frequently bearing emblems and coats of arms, and having solid wood seats often with hinged lids to reveal a storage compartment. Intended for use in halls and corridors.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300038382

Equivalent Terms used

hall chair

Created

13yrs ago

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