reading chair

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of reading chair

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

“I’m home,” I said again, picking my way to a reading chair by her desk.

From Literature

I scooped a few skeins of yarn into a basket, then dropped myself into the reading chair and watched her work for a few minutes.

From Literature

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