What is a Hall Chair?
A hall chair is a chair which is designed to fit in the entryway of a home. Classically, hall chairs are hard seated, and they come in a variety of shapes and designs to mesh with various needs and decors. Many furniture stores carry hall chairs, or chairs which can stand in for hall chairs in a pinch. It is also possible to make one’s own, in the case of people who are skilled furniture makers. The practice of keeping chairs in the hall is quite ancient, although hall chair designs really flourished in the 18th century. There are a number of reasons to keep a chair in the hall, ranging from having a place to sit while putting on shoes to have a location to hang coats, bags, and other objects. Historically, people have also used hall chairs to wait when making formal calls to a home. One classic version of the hall chair has a very high mirrored back with hooks, allowing people to check their appearance as they leave and enter the house, and providing a space to hang coats. This type o
