storage chairs are transformers you can use in two (or more) different ways generally without changing mode ............................................................

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

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storage chairs
are transformers you can use in two (or more)
different ways generally without changing mode.

drawers are often added below the writing paddle,
as well as below the seat. these drawers could be
used to hold spectacles, pens, paper...

here are some examples:
drawer chair, 1760 english
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18th century comb-back windsor writing armchair
with 2 drawers and an attached candle holder, USA
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desk chair with drawer, 18th century, USA
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bergere with drawer, 18th century, USA
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storage chair by donald judd, 1984
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storage chair by eduardo luigi paolozzi, 1986
the chair, when assembled, acts as a chair as well as a set of
two drawer's and trunk for storage.
when unassembled the drawers can be taken out and used
as wooden briefcases.
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table=chest by tomoko azumi, 1995
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THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF TRANSFORMER CHAIRS
a fascinating study showing hundreds of examples
© designboom
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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