reading back chair

reading back chair, you can either use it as a 'normal' chair or you can sit the other way round ......................................................................................

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TRANSFORMER CHAIRS
(chairs that adapt to reading / writing / studying purposes)

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reading back chair

examples of transformers you can use in different ways without changing mode. you can either use it as a 'normal' chair or you can sit the other way round and pose your underarms on the (upholstered) back,often a foldable writing / reading tablet is attached to the back. in use also for praying, having a conversation,...	conversational / prayer chair ---
	chair with writing tablet folded in the back, europe 1800’s ---
	upholstered reading / conversational / prayer chair, europe 1810 ---
	chair with foldable writing tablet in the back and drawer under the seat, europe 1800’s ---
	reading back chair, england, 1850 ---
	reading back chair, france, 1823 ---
	office reading back chair, taiwan, 2000 ---

THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF TRANSFORMER CHAIRS
a fascinating study showing hundreds of examples
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compiled by birgit lohmann
this history timeline is provided for educational purposes only,
no reproduction, re-use or transcription for any commercial purpose or use of the content or images is permitted.
a print-publication will soon be available, for inquieries : mail@designboom.com
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