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...