Simple, straight-back seating piece with rollover arms usually positioned midway between seat and top. Usually skirted.

A sofa or chair with a trim, lowered arm accented with a slight roll. Mostly with square cushions.

an overstuffed sofa that has square seat cushions, short backrests, and high arms

An overstuffed furniture design that has square seat cushion, short squarish back rests and high square or rolled arms. Variations of the Lawson sofa are often called transitional.