A slipper chair is a type of armless, upholstered chair with short legs, often used as an accent piece or for additional seating. The name comes from its historical use in dressing rooms, where women would sit to put on shoes or slippers.

 

Rosewood resembles mahogany but it is a fine tropical wood that varies in color, with a unique black grain.  Its rich hues made it popular in antique English furniture. Rosewood was sourced in Brazil and India.  When rosewood was cut, it gave off a scent resembling roses, hence the name.