SINCE 1828
cogs·well chair
variants:
or less commonly
cogswell
\ˈkägzˌwel-,
-wəl-
\
or
coxwell chair
\ˈkäkˌswel-,
-swəl-
\
Definition of cogswell chair
: an upholstered easy chair with inclined back, seat cushion, thin open arms, and often cabriole front legs
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