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Lolling Chair

The lolling chair originated during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Federal architecture[|Federal_Period] 1785 - 1815. This is also known as a Martha Washington chair. Lolling implies relaxation and comfort. This in contrast to the Chippendale period which preceded the Federal period which featured more ornate]Roccoco, and Neoclassical[]elements. Following the American revolution the entire period is recognized by some as Federalist.