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What is a Morris Chair?

The Morris Chair is the original recliner (more on its history below). Each has a few distinctive elements:

• Both a seat and back cushion,
• Moderately high exposed wooden armrests and sides
• "Reclines" by moving pegs into holes or notches on the back of the chair

Almost any type of wood can be used to build furniture, but hardwoods are favored for both their beauty and durability. Oak wood, cherry wood and maple wood have a natural character  that just can't be matched by any synthetic materials. Plus, with sustainable harvesting it's extremely eco-friendly. That's why these are our most popular choices for lifetime-quality furniture. What exactly is hardwood? It is wood that comes from a dicot tree which has broad leaves, produces either a fruit or nut, and often drops its leaves and goes dormant in the winter. Hardwood trees growing in the United States include oak,...