What is a bedroom armchair?

A bedroom armchair is a compact seating piece designed for private chambers rather than principal reception rooms. These chairs often feature lower profiles or specialised shapes intended for dressing, nursing, or relaxing in domestic quarters.

How do I identify an Edwardian armchair?

Edwardian armchairs typically display lighter framing, delicate satinwood inlay, and sometimes cane panels. The aesthetic leans towards refined comfort with slender proportions. Cabinetmakers of this era frequently revisited earlier Georgian or Sheraton lines while adapting pieces for modern Edwardian homes.

Were these chairs used downstairs?

While primarily intended for bedrooms, many occasional and tub chairs crossed over into libraries, dressing rooms, and small salons. Their modest scale made them versatile enough to move between private and public areas of a home as needed.

What distinguishes a slipper chair?

A slipper chair stands out due to its notably low seat height, which allowed Victorian ladies to dress and put on shoes with ease. They generally lack arms and often feature buttoned upholstery supported by short turned wooden legs.