Also means
wing chair
Usage Note
Ohrensessel has high side wings at head height that originally shielded the sitter from draughts. A classic piece in well-appointed German living rooms and studies.
Examples
"Im Lesezimmer stand ein ledergepolsterter Ohrensessel neben der Stehlampe."
Natural Translation
In the reading room stood a leather-upholstered wingback chair beside the floor lamp.
Literal Translation
In the reading-room stood a leather-padded ear-armchair beside the floor-lamp.
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