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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