reading chair

noun

1. a chair of the 18th century having an adjustable reading stand attached to the back and a crest rail extending forward on both sides to form armrests, designed to be sat on facing the back.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reading chair¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

If you’re thinking about putting a reading chair in your bedroom, where will you keep all the books?

From Seattle Times

Lobel, who felt an emotional loss at selling the round table, was soothed by quickly filling the once empty space with a bookshelf, chest and reading chair — all bought secondhand, and by the fact that Gallogly was so thrilled at the find, and purchase.

From Seattle Times

That same morning, Adams collapsed in his favorite reading chair.

From Literature

So the lower shelves in the cozy library hold kids’ books and a stuffed animal near an heirloom rocking/reading chair.

From Seattle Times

A cat had defecated under her reading chair, and the whole room stank.

From Los Angeles Times