This explores the history of chairs, from ancient Egyptian folding stools to modern stackable monobloc chairs. He reveals the chair's social history, changing manners, attitudes, and tastes. Rybczynski combines art and design history, personal experiences, and historical accounts to create a rich tapestry of chair history. Arguing that the way we sit and what we sit on speaks volumes about our values, tastes, and what we hold dear. This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.