Chair - Revision history

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	* Selecting bar stools.		* Selecting bar stools.
	* Stool.		* Stool.
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	* Seating.		* Seating.
	* Selecting bar stools.		* Selecting bar stools.
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	* Pew.		* Pew.
	* Seating.		* Seating.
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	* Human centric.		* Human centric.
	* Pew.		* Pew.
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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In the most general sense, a chair is a piece of furniture designed for the purpose of allowing a single person to sit or recline. An item of furniture that provides seating for more than one person may be referred to as a sofa, settee, chaise ~~lounge~~, bench and so on.	+	In the most general sense, a chair is a piece of furniture designed for the purpose of allowing a single person to sit or recline. An item of furniture that provides seating for more than one person may be referred to as a sofa, settee, chaise longue, bench and so on.

	A chair may also refer to an official person who is in charge of an organisation or who facilitates a meeting or conference.		A chair may also refer to an official person who is in charge of an organisation or who facilitates a meeting or conference.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In the most general sense, a chair ~~(sometimes referred to as a seat or a type of seating) can be defined as~~ a piece of furniture designed for the purpose of allowing a single person to sit or recline. An item of furniture that provides seating for more than one person may be referred to as a sofa, settee, chaise lounge, bench~~, loveseat~~ and so on.	+	In the most general sense, a chair is a piece of furniture designed for the purpose of allowing a single person to sit or recline. An item of furniture that provides seating for more than one person may be referred to as a sofa, settee, chaise lounge, bench and so on.

	A chair may also refer to an official person who is in charge of an organisation or who facilitates a meeting or conference.		A chair may also refer to an official person who is in charge of an organisation or who facilitates a meeting or conference.
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	= History =		= History =

−	There is evidence that chairs have existed since ancient Egyptian times. Primarily reserved for people of elevated status or ~~extreme~~ wealth, these chairs often represented the importance of their owners. This social standing was reflected in the chair's height, the richness of its ornamentation and the materials that went into its production.	+	There is evidence that chairs have existed since ancient Egyptian times. Primarily reserved for people of elevated status or wealth, these chairs often represented the importance of their owners. This social standing was reflected in the chair's height, the richness of its ornamentation and the materials that went into its production.

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	The most elegant chairs were made from materials such as animal hide, carved or gilded wood, ivory and so on. These sometimes served as thrones for pharaohs and have been found in tombs dating to nearly 3000 BCE.		The most elegant chairs were made from materials such as animal hide, carved or gilded wood, ivory and so on. These sometimes served as thrones for pharaohs and have been found in tombs dating to nearly 3000 BCE.

−	Chairs were subsequently used by the Greek, Roman, Chinese and Aztec civilisations, but again, they were primarily reserved for wealthy or important people. Evidence of these items has been depicted in ~~various forms of~~ artwork such as paintings, pottery, drawings, ~~stele~~ carvings, sculptures and even written descriptions. ~~Very~~ few of examples of chairs ~~of this time~~ have survived.	+	Chairs were subsequently used by the Greek, Roman, Chinese and Aztec civilisations, but again, they were primarily reserved for wealthy or important people. Evidence of these items has been depicted in artwork such as paintings, pottery, drawings, carvings, sculptures and even written descriptions. However, very few of examples of early chairs have survived.

	During the early Christian period, chairs began to appear in European churches and cathedrals. During the Middle Ages, they were sometimes incorporated into the interior ornamentation of the church and may have been richly carved and adorned with religious symbols and figures.		During the early Christian period, chairs began to appear in European churches and cathedrals. During the Middle Ages, they were sometimes incorporated into the interior ornamentation of the church and may have been richly carved and adorned with religious symbols and figures.
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	= The evolution of chair design =		= The evolution of chair design =

−	Over time, the design of chairs evolved to incorporate additional characteristics. These changes often reflected improvements in comfort and innovations in woodworking techniques. There were also numerous stylistic distinctions associated with factors such as historic period, design ~~method~~ and ~~even~~ fashion.	+	Over time, the design of chairs evolved to incorporate additional characteristics. These changes often reflected improvements in comfort and innovations in woodworking techniques. There were also numerous stylistic distinctions associated with factors such as historic period, design and fashion.

	Chairs were sometimes produced by famous designers, architects and other masters of their trades. This tradition has continued into the modern period, with certain chairs being treated as status symbols based on the reputation of the designer or designers.		Chairs were sometimes produced by famous designers, architects and other masters of their trades. This tradition has continued into the modern period, with certain chairs being treated as status symbols based on the reputation of the designer or designers.
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	= Types of chairs =		= Types of chairs =

−	Chairs ~~are usually made up of~~ a horizontal seat (or seat pan), an upright back support and legs or some other support device (such as a pedestal, stem or tubing configured to create a base) attached to the underside of the seat. Chairs are typically used to provide support for the seated person’s body and arms, although some chairs are designed for 'perching' rather than sitting.	+	Chairs generally comprise a horizontal seat (or seat pan), an upright back support and legs or some other support device (such as a pedestal, stem or tubing configured to create a base) attached to the underside of the seat. Chairs are typically used to provide support for the seated person’s body and arms, although some chairs are designed for 'perching' rather than sitting.

	There are also armless chairs - with or without a back - that may be referred to as stools. Some stools are referred to as backless chairs.		There are also armless chairs - with or without a back - that may be referred to as stools. Some stools are referred to as backless chairs.

−	Modern chairs can be fabricated ~~out of various~~ materials, including wood, metal, plastic and other synthetic materials. They can also be padded or upholstered~~. The composition of the chair may serve to dictate at least some of the basis of the name and purpose of the chair~~.	+	Modern chairs can be fabricated from materials including wood, metal, plastic and other synthetic materials. They can also be padded or upholstered.

−	~~There are different~~ types of ~~chairs~~, based primarily on their usage~~. Common types~~ include:	+	Common types of chair, based primarily on their usage, include:

−	* Office ~~chair~~ (also known as a task chairs, operator chairs, work chairs or ergonomic chairs).	+	* Office chairs (also known as a task chairs, operator chairs, work chairs or ergonomic chairs).
−	* Non-task ~~chair~~ (including stackable chairs, dining room/kitchen chairs, meeting or conference room chairs, guest chairs).	+	* Non-task chairs (including stackable chairs, dining room/kitchen chairs, meeting or conference room chairs, guest chairs).
−	* Lounge ~~chair~~ (including arm chairs, bean bag chairs, suspended chairs, reclining chairs or recliners, occasional chairs, accent chairs, and sliding chairs).	+	* Lounge chairs (including arm chairs, bean bag chairs, suspended chairs, reclining chairs or recliners, occasional chairs, accent chairs, and sliding chairs).
−	* Convertible ~~chair~~ (including futons, sleeper chairs or chair beds).	+	* Convertible chairs (including futons, sleeper chairs or chair beds).
−	* Rocking ~~chair~~.	+	* Rocking chairs.
−	* Classroom ~~chair~~ with an attached - and sometimes movable - desktop.	+	* Classroom chairs with an attached - and sometimes movable - desktop.
−	* Folding ~~chair~~ (including director’s chairs and deck chairs).	+	* Folding chairs (including director’s chairs and deck chairs).
−	* Kneeling ~~chair~~.	+	* Kneeling chairs.
	* Special purpose chairs (such as medical, dental, salon, nursing/maternity and so on).		* Special purpose chairs (such as medical, dental, salon, nursing/maternity and so on).

−	There are also chairs ~~that are~~ designed ~~with the primary purpose of providing forms of transportation or offering~~ mobility, including:	+	There are also chairs designed to offer mobility, including:

−	* Sedan ~~chair~~ (~~rickshaw~~).	+	* Sedan chairs (rickshaws).
−	* ~~Wheelchair~~.	+	* Wheelchairs.
−	* Evacuation ~~chair~~.	+	* Evacuation chairs.

	= Ergonomic chairs =		= Ergonomic chairs =

−	While many chairs are not designed for ~~extreme levels of~~ adjustability, task chairs used for extended periods of sitting may include ~~special~~ mechanisms to control ~~various levels of~~ comfort and flexibility. These features can include:	+	While many chairs are not designed for adjustability, task chairs used for extended periods of sitting may include mechanisms to control comfort and flexibility. These features can include:

	* Rollers or casters for movability.		* Rollers or casters for movability.
	* Lumbar cushioning for additional back support.		* Lumbar cushioning for additional back support.
−	* Height and seat pan adjustments to accommodate ~~shifts in~~ sitting positions.	+	* Height and seat pan adjustments to accommodate different sitting positions.
−	* Adjustable armrests ~~that can be moved to support tasks that are being performed~~.	+	* Adjustable armrests.

	In the 1990s, the introduction of standardised human-centric concepts formed the basis of ISO 9241, which was originally titled Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). By setting the standard for the ergonomics of human and computer interaction, [https://www.iso.org/standard/72135.html ISO 9241-500:2018 Part 500] provided a standard for office chair design principles.		In the 1990s, the introduction of standardised human-centric concepts formed the basis of ISO 9241, which was originally titled Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). By setting the standard for the ergonomics of human and computer interaction, [https://www.iso.org/standard/72135.html ISO 9241-500:2018 Part 500] provided a standard for office chair design principles.

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	* Adjustable armrests that can be moved to support tasks that are being performed.		* Adjustable armrests that can be moved to support tasks that are being performed.

−	In the 1990s, the introduction of standardised human-centric concepts formed the basis of ISO 9241, which was originally titled Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). By setting the standard for the ergonomics of human and computer interaction, ISO 9241 provided a standard for office chair design principles.	+	In the 1990s, the introduction of standardised human-centric concepts formed the basis of ISO 9241, which was originally titled Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). By setting the standard for the ergonomics of human and computer interaction, [https://www.iso.org/standard/72135.html ISO 9241-500:2018 Part 500] provided a standard for office chair design principles.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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		+	* [https://www.iso.org/standard/72135.html ISO 9241-500:2018, Ergonomics of human-system interaction — Part 500: Ergonomic principles for the design and evaluation of environments of interactive systems].
	* [https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/status-symbol-the-eames-lounge-chair/ Status Symbol: The Eames Lounge Chair].		* [https://blog.coldwellbankerluxury.com/status-symbol-the-eames-lounge-chair/ Status Symbol: The Eames Lounge Chair].

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	= History =		= History =

−	There is evidence that chairs have existed since ancient Egyptian times. Primarily reserved for people of elevated status or extreme wealth, these chairs often ~~reflected~~ the importance of their ~~owner~~. This social standing was ~~represented~~ in the chair's height, the richness of its ornamentation and the materials that went into its production.	+	There is evidence that chairs have existed since ancient Egyptian times. Primarily reserved for people of elevated status or extreme wealth, these chairs often represented the importance of their owners. This social standing was reflected in the chair's height, the richness of its ornamentation and the materials that went into its production.

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	The most elegant chairs were made from materials such as animal hide, carved or gilded wood, ivory and so on. These sometimes served as thrones for pharaohs and have been found in tombs dating to nearly 3000 BCE.		The most elegant chairs were made from materials such as animal hide, carved or gilded wood, ivory and so on. These sometimes served as thrones for pharaohs and have been found in tombs dating to nearly 3000 BCE.

−	Chairs were subsequently used by the Greek, Roman, Chinese and Aztec civilisations, but again, they were primarily reserved for wealthy or important people. Evidence of these items has been depicted in various forms of artwork such as paintings, pottery, drawings, stele carvings, sculptures and even written descriptions. Very few of ~~these objects~~ have survived.	+	Chairs were subsequently used by the Greek, Roman, Chinese and Aztec civilisations, but again, they were primarily reserved for wealthy or important people. Evidence of these items has been depicted in various forms of artwork such as paintings, pottery, drawings, stele carvings, sculptures and even written descriptions. Very few of examples of chairs of this time have survived.

−	~~In Europe~~, chairs began to appear in cathedrals ~~during the early Christian period~~. During the Middle Ages, they were sometimes incorporated into the interior ornamentation of the church and may have been richly carved and adorned with religious symbols and figures.	+	During the early Christian period, chairs began to appear in European churches and cathedrals. During the Middle Ages, they were sometimes incorporated into the interior ornamentation of the church and may have been richly carved and adorned with religious symbols and figures.
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		+	It was not until the Renaissance that chairs became affordable enough to come into common use. A standard Renaissance chair was called a scissor chair. Its support structure was shaped in the form of an X which was topped by a seat.

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	This Renaissance scissor chair from the second half of 16th century was made from leather, brass and metal thread on walnut wood.		This Renaissance scissor chair from the second half of 16th century was made from leather, brass and metal thread on walnut wood.
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−	It was not until the Renaissance that chairs became affordable enough to come into common use. A standard Renaissance chair was called a scissor chair. Its support structure was shaped in the form of an X which was topped by a seat.

	= The evolution of chair design =		= The evolution of chair design =

−	Over time, the design of chairs evolved to incorporate additional characteristics. These changes often reflected improvements in comfort~~, but there~~ were also numerous stylistic distinctions associated with factors such as historic period, design method and even fashion.	+	Over time, the design of chairs evolved to incorporate additional characteristics. These changes often reflected improvements in comfort and innovations in woodworking techniques. There were also numerous stylistic distinctions associated with factors such as historic period, design method and even fashion.

−	~~Many chairs have been~~ produced by famous designers, architects and other masters of their ~~craft~~. This tradition has continued, with ~~some~~ chairs being treated as status symbols based on the reputation of the ~~person~~ or ~~people who designed it~~.	+	Chairs were sometimes produced by famous designers, architects and other masters of their trades. This tradition has continued into the modern period, with certain chairs being treated as status symbols based on the reputation of the designer or designers.

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	= Types of chairs =		= Types of chairs =

−	Chairs are usually made up of a horizontal seat (or seat pan), an upright back support and legs or some other support device (such as a pedestal, stem or tubing configured to create a base). ~~It is~~ used to provide support for the seated person’s body and arms, although some chairs are ~~armless~~. An armless ~~chair~~ - with or without a back - may be referred to as ~~a stool~~. Some stools are referred to as backless chairs.	+	Chairs are usually made up of a horizontal seat (or seat pan), an upright back support and legs or some other support device (such as a pedestal, stem or tubing configured to create a base) attached to the underside of the seat. Chairs are typically used to provide support for the seated person’s body and arms, although some chairs are designed for 'perching' rather than sitting.
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		+	There are also armless chairs - with or without a back - that may be referred to as stools. Some stools are referred to as backless chairs.

−	Modern chairs can be ~~made~~ of various materials, including wood, metal, plastic and other synthetic materials. They can also be padded or upholstered. ~~These characteristics can~~ serve to dictate at least some of the basis of the name and purpose of the chair.	+	Modern chairs can be fabricated out of various materials, including wood, metal, plastic and other synthetic materials. They can also be padded or upholstered. The composition of the chair may serve to dictate at least some of the basis of the name and purpose of the chair.

	There are different types of chairs, based primarily on their usage. Common types include:		There are different types of chairs, based primarily on their usage. Common types include:
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	* Lumbar cushioning for additional back support.		* Lumbar cushioning for additional back support.
	* Height and seat pan adjustments to accommodate shifts in sitting positions.		* Height and seat pan adjustments to accommodate shifts in sitting positions.
−	* Adjustable armrests that can be moved to support ~~the task~~ being performed.	+	* Adjustable armrests that can be moved to support tasks that are being performed.

	In the 1990s, the introduction of standardised human-centric concepts formed the basis of ISO 9241, which was originally titled Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). By setting the standard for the ergonomics of human and computer interaction, ISO 9241 provided a standard for office chair design principles.		In the 1990s, the introduction of standardised human-centric concepts formed the basis of ISO 9241, which was originally titled Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs). By setting the standard for the ergonomics of human and computer interaction, ISO 9241 provided a standard for office chair design principles.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In the most general sense, a chair (sometimes referred to as a seat or a type of seating) can be defined as a piece of furniture designed for the purpose of allowing a single person to sit or recline. ~~A type~~ of furniture that provides seating for more than one person may be referred to as a sofa, settee, chaise lounge, bench, loveseat and so on.	+	In the most general sense, a chair (sometimes referred to as a seat or a type of seating) can be defined as a piece of furniture designed for the purpose of allowing a single person to sit or recline. An item of furniture that provides seating for more than one person may be referred to as a sofa, settee, chaise lounge, bench, loveseat and so on.

−	A chair may also ~~mean~~ an official person who is in charge of an organisation or who facilitates a meeting or conference.	+	A chair may also refer to an official person who is in charge of an organisation or who facilitates a meeting or conference.

	= History =		= History =

−	There is evidence that chairs have existed since ancient Egyptian times. Primarily reserved for people of elevated status or extreme wealth, ~~the chair~~ often reflected the importance of ~~its~~ owner. This social standing was ~~reflected~~ in the chair's height, the richness of its ornamentation and the materials that went into its production.	+	There is evidence that chairs have existed since ancient Egyptian times. Primarily reserved for people of elevated status or extreme wealth, these chairs often reflected the importance of their owner. This social standing was represented in the chair's height, the richness of its ornamentation and the materials that went into its production.

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	Over time, the design of chairs evolved to incorporate additional characteristics. These changes often reflected improvements in comfort, but there were also numerous stylistic distinctions associated with factors such as historic period, design method and even fashion.		Over time, the design of chairs evolved to incorporate additional characteristics. These changes often reflected improvements in comfort, but there were also numerous stylistic distinctions associated with factors such as historic period, design method and even fashion.

−	Many chairs have been produced by famous designers, architects and other masters of their craft. This tradition has continued, with some chairs being treated as status symbols.	+	Many chairs have been produced by famous designers, architects and other masters of their craft. This tradition has continued, with some chairs being treated as status symbols based on the reputation of the person or people who designed it.

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	* Office chair (also known as a task chairs, operator chairs, work chairs or ergonomic chairs).		* Office chair (also known as a task chairs, operator chairs, work chairs or ergonomic chairs).
−	* Non-task chair (including stackable chairs, dining room/kitchen chairs, meeting room chairs).	+	* Non-task chair (including stackable chairs, dining room/kitchen chairs, meeting or conference room chairs, guest chairs).
	* Lounge chair (including arm chairs, bean bag chairs, suspended chairs, reclining chairs or recliners, occasional chairs, accent chairs, and sliding chairs).		* Lounge chair (including arm chairs, bean bag chairs, suspended chairs, reclining chairs or recliners, occasional chairs, accent chairs, and sliding chairs).
	* Convertible chair (including futons, sleeper chairs or chair beds).		* Convertible chair (including futons, sleeper chairs or chair beds).
	* Rocking chair.		* Rocking chair.
−	* ~~School~~ chair with attached - and sometimes ~~foldable or retractable~~ - desktop.	+	* Classroom chair with an attached - and sometimes movable - desktop.
	* Folding chair (including director’s chairs and deck chairs).		* Folding chair (including director’s chairs and deck chairs).
	* Kneeling chair.		* Kneeling chair.
−	* Special purpose chairs (such as medical, dental, ~~barber~~, nursing/maternity and so on).	+	* Special purpose chairs (such as medical, dental, salon, nursing/maternity and so on).

	There are also chairs that are designed with the primary purpose of providing forms of transportation or offering mobility, including:		There are also chairs that are designed with the primary purpose of providing forms of transportation or offering mobility, including: