elbow chair

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Who answered, that she was dozing in the elbow chair, having refused to lie down, saying, she should soon, she hoped, lie down for good.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 by Richardson, Samuel

It chanced that as the phenomenon of the astronomer was based upon a large elbow chair exactly facing the door she was instantly and fully confronted by it.

From The Prophet of Berkeley Square by Hichens, Robert Smythe

He can loll in his elbow chair at home, indulge himself in the best of victuals and wine and enjoy the conversation of Betty, his housekeeper.

From The Adventures of Roderick Random by Smollett, T. (Tobias)

But he had scarcely settled down in a comfortably cushioned elbow chair when the door opened again and into the room walked old Simpson Harker.

From The Paradise Mystery by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)

An old carved elbow chair, and a chest of the same date, which stood in the corner, were considered the most valuable part of the shepherd's goods, having been in his family for three generations.

From The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales by More, Hannah