A pattern for this form of chair, with reeded front legs and Grecian-scrolled back legs, features in J. C. Loudon's, Endyclopaedia of Cottage, Farm and Villa Architecture, 1833, where it is described as being an 'easy reclining chair for a library, parlour, or other sitting room. It is covered with morocco leather, with button tufts and it is very easy to sit upon'.