Historically, this design was referred to as such because the respected member of the household required  arm rests for pipe smoking. The coordinating chair without arms was deemed to be Grandmother's because she needed elbow room for her needlework available by special order. Hand carved mahogany.  Washable velvet. 27 x 26 x 42"

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