Chairs

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Chairs
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Introduction - Functions of a chair

• To sit on.
• Help sit correctly, save legs (replace) so not
  tired from standing.
• Relax and watch TV.
• Stand on to reach up higher.
• Helps you to work - computer / tasks.
• Specific to a job e.g. Dentist.
• Theatrical - Dramatic / Larger then Life - for
  a character.

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Main Parts of a Chair

• Frame
• Legs
• Feet
• Back
• Seat

Back
Seat
Frame
Leg
Number of legs can vary
Feet
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Possible Parts of a Chair

• Frame
• Legs-number can change but needs to be
  stable/balanced/safe.
• Feet/wheels-to anchor/move
• Back
• Seat
• Cushions
• Arms
• Head rest/ Foot rest
• Accessories-to do a job/ comfort
• Mechanism to move forward/ backwards/ up/ down/
  fold

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Different Types of Chair

• Baby Chairs - High Chair, Buggy, Car Seat
• Toy Chairs
• Throne for a Monarch or a Chief
• Rocking Chair
• Business or Working Chair
• Computer Chair
• Directors/ Folding Chair
• Camode
• Garden/ Beach Chairs
• Blow up Chairs
• Stool
• Wheelchair
• Doctor/ Dentist Chair
• Fishing/ Hunting/ camping Chair

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Pictures of Chairs
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Old Fashioned Chair
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Environmentally Friendly Chairs
Turn Plastic Bags into chairs http//www.cohda.co
m/home.htm
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Sustainable Materials
Newspaper Extendable Bench by Charles Kaisin
http//www.treehugger.com/files/2006/05/newspaper_
exten.php
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http//www.vintageviews.org/vv-3/structures/pages/
sts12_002.html
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Design your own Chair

• Think of what type of chair you would like to
  make-remember it is going to be a model so dont
  make it too fiddly
• Think about what the chair is for purpose and
  character - where the chair will be used, by who
  and how.
• What equipment and materials you are going to
  use?
• Draw a diagram with labels and notes
  (annotations) explaining your design. Remember to
  explain why you have included certain things or
  used different materials.

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• If you can add some measurements to your diagram
  - think of the scale of things.
• If you have time why not think of a design of a
  model where you can display your chair.