farthingale chair

English

Etymology

Named in England, probably in the 19th century, for its ability to accommodate the exceptionally wide-hooped skirts fashionable of the time. See farthingale.

Noun

farthingale chair (plural farthingale chairs)

1. An armless chair with a wide seat covered in usually high-quality fabric and fitted with a cushion. The backrest is an upholstered panel, with legs that are straight and rectangular.