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Morris Chair

Furnishings
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A reclining armchair with adjustable back support. It is associated with Arts and Crafts design.

Detailed Definition
A Morris chair is a sturdy reclining armchair, usually made of wood with broad arms, cushions, and an adjustable back. Named for the Arts and Crafts tradition, it can suggest craftsmanship, comfort, and principled simplicity. A poet might use its square frame and heavy upholstery to establish a quiet study or fireside scene, where reading, convalescence, and inward thought settle into the slow, tactile atmosphere of a lived-in room.
Example
Example in poetry:
The Morris chair received him after work, its broad arms worn pale by his hands; A Morris chair, with its adjustable reclining back, can suggest deliberate comfort and Arts and Crafts simplicity; “In the Morris chair, she tilted toward sleep while the fire revised the room”; A poet can make the chair a symbol of retreat when a speaker settles into it to avoid difficult news
Additional Notes
Linked to Arts and Crafts ideals of sturdy craftsmanship and useful beauty. Its adjustable back can suggest rest, recovery, or deliberate comfort.
Also Known As
Morris Armchair Reclining Chair
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