X-chair
Published February 25th, 2008 in UncategorizedAn X-chair is a chair with X-shaped frame. It was known in Ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece.
History
A type of folding chair with a frame like an X viewed from the front or the side originated in medieval Italy. Also known as a Savonarola or Dante chair in Italy, or a Luther chair in Germany, the X-chair was a light and practical form that spread through Renaissance Europe. In England, the Glastonbury chair made an X-shape by crossing the front and back legs, while in Spain X-chairs were inlaid with ivory and metals in the Moorish designs.
Design
The woodwork was nearly always completely covered with silk or velvet, and the seat was made up of loose cushions resting on webbing between the side rails of the frames. The form was revived in the Neo-classical period and features in Thomas Sheraton’s Cabinet Directory. It continued through the 19th century as a folding portable chair for use during campaigns or other outdoor pursuits.
See also
- List of chairs
- Adirondack chair
- Aeron chair
- Barcelona chair
- Glastonbury chair
- Wassily Chair
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