The Folding Chair
>> Monday, October 6, 2008
In this assignment I focused on the folding chair because of its functionality and because of its easy portability. The folding mechanism allows seating to be portable and more accessible. The first folding stools were reserved for royalty and army officials. The folding chair was a symbol of authority as only the more wealthy would have time fore leisure. In the middle ages the folding chair becomes more easily available to more people. It is often used for banquets to seat large numbers of people. The functional use of folding chairs is still the primary reason we use them today. Their design allows for the chair to be stored in little space while not in use.
Folding Stool: Thebes, 1450-1400 B.C.
This stool is from the Egyptian time period and would have had a leather cover across the top. A folding chair was a symbol of authority and usually reserved for military officials or royalty.
Throne of Dagobert , 13th century
For the first time the folding stool evolves to also to have a folding back and arms, much like a stationary chair. This chair is also made out of iron as opposed to the normal wood. Intricate patterns also arise as furniture becomes more elaborate and more a sign of one’s status.
Renaissance' style folding chair, late 16th century
During the renaissance time period folding chairs become more of a commonplace item in most household. The ornate wood working is reminiscent of the renaissance style. This age marks the change of the folding chair as a status symbol to a merely an everyday object.
Triangle shape beach chair with armrests in canvas by Vico Magistretti Italy, 1950
The beach chair become an iconic part in beach life. Seating becomes readily portable and becomes more a form of relaxation as the seat becomes more reclined and the fabric is a more playful stripe.
'Torsion' by Giancarlo Piretti for Haworth, USA, 2001
This chair is a modern spin on the bulky office chair. Its x design calls on the shape of the very first chairs. This chair allows for comfort in the work place as well as an easy storage solution.
Folding Stool: Thebes, 1450-1400 B.C.This stool is from the Egyptian time period and would have had a leather cover across the top. A folding chair was a symbol of authority and usually reserved for military officials or royalty.
Throne of Dagobert , 13th centuryFor the first time the folding stool evolves to also to have a folding back and arms, much like a stationary chair. This chair is also made out of iron as opposed to the normal wood. Intricate patterns also arise as furniture becomes more elaborate and more a sign of one’s status.
Renaissance' style folding chair, late 16th centuryDuring the renaissance time period folding chairs become more of a commonplace item in most household. The ornate wood working is reminiscent of the renaissance style. This age marks the change of the folding chair as a status symbol to a merely an everyday object.
Triangle shape beach chair with armrests in canvas by Vico Magistretti Italy, 1950The beach chair become an iconic part in beach life. Seating becomes readily portable and becomes more a form of relaxation as the seat becomes more reclined and the fabric is a more playful stripe.
'Torsion' by Giancarlo Piretti for Haworth, USA, 2001This chair is a modern spin on the bulky office chair. Its x design calls on the shape of the very first chairs. This chair allows for comfort in the work place as well as an easy storage solution.
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