The Bow Arm Morris Chair

Think of the Morris Chair as the distant precursor to today’s modern recliner. Traditionally the Morris chair has a hinged back set between two un-upholstered arms, with the reclining angle adjusted through a row of pegs, holes or notches in each arm.

I chose Hickory to create my chair largely because the hickory I had in stock had some beautiful grain that could be featured in the side stretchers. I chose dark brown leather for the upholstery because I felt it nicely complemented the dark grain in the hickory.