Antique Late 19th Century Bamboo and Burl Wood Corner Chair
Introduced during the early 18th century in England and brought to the United States, a corner, or roundabout, chair was designed so that it could be placed in the corner of a room and used as an occasional chair when needed.
How do you sit in a corner chair?
The sitter would sit inclined forward, over their reading or writing surface, straddling the forward leg of the chair. This was not possible for women with their long gowns, but for men it allowed them to put their legs slightly back with their knees falling just a little below the level of the chair seat.
Great accent piece for any room!
