Chair Anatomy: Design and Construction

A detailed exploration of how more than fifty of the most iconic chairs from the last 150 years were conceived and made—the design principles, the material selection, the manufacturing processes, and the designers and architects behind them.

Chairs are one of the most integral design pieces to everyday life: from office chairs to dining tables, from lounging to working, the importanceof good chair design is central to our well-being. Accordingly, designers and architects seeking solutions to...