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Lolling Chair


The lolling chair originated during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Federal architecture[[1]] 1785 - 1815. This is also known as a Martha Washington chair. Lolling implies relaxation and comfort. This in contrast to the Chippendale period which preceded the Federal period which featured more ornate]Roccoco [2], and Neoclassical[[3]]elements. Following the American revolution the entire period is recognized by some as Federalist.


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Minneapolis Institute for the Arts [2]

  1. ^ Salem Lolling Chair. American Federal Classics, Thomas Schwenke, Inc. http://www.schwenke.com/afc/salemlollingchair.htm. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "lolling chair". Tools Connected: tools for teaching the arts. Minneapolis Institute for the Arts. Retrieved 04/26/2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)