The Weirdest Things You Could Only Find at Your Grandparents House

Recliner with Wood Lever

While tomato pincushions and garden decor were surefire signs of being a Grandmother, this old school recliner was a Grandfather staple. Nice and worn in, you'd find Grandpop sitting here watching the nightly news or checking in on his favorite teams. 

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