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transformer chairs
(chairs that adapt to reading / writing / studying purposes)

a fascinating study showing hundreds of examples
© designboom
compiled by birgit lohmann
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transformers face an array of issues that demand operating efficiency.
some transformers have two or three modes of transformation
for example:
first mode / studying, reading, writing,
second mode / comfortable sitting for relaxation and contemplation
third mode / informal conferencing ...

the main categories of these transformers are
- transformers you can use in two (or more) different ways without changing mode;
- transformers that change modes (the chair turns into...);
- accessories are attached to the chair (linked);
- accessories in use only for one mode, can be taken apart (not linked).

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- writing arm chair -
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- reading back chair -
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- chair with document holder -
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- chair table -
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- table/stool hybrid -
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- chair / school desk -
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- storage chair -
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- library step / chair -
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- unusual sitting position: sit-and-stand chair, kneeling chair -
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- chair / recliner -
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- carpet / easy chair -
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- chair dressed to parlour -
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- isolation chair -
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© designboom
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acknowledgement
many thanks to the participants of the third design-aerobics course
a special thanks goes to the following people for their contributions:
natacha van de peer
radu comsa
patricia etcharren
jose sesma
janine parker
stanley ruiz
amy scofiel
petra mezei
pao gutierrez nakamura
carolina jimenez
mei yan jolene wong
dan clarke
daniel meise
gillian russell
markell lewis
daniel fradette
dalcacio dagamareis
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