Metamorphic, Patent, and Adaptable British Furniture: 1720-1920

A fully illustrated book on the types, production, and use of adjustable, dual-purpose, patent and metamorphic furniture made and used in Britain c.1720 to c. 1920. Whilst moveable and adjustable metamorphic furniture was intended to enable portability, enhance comfort, provide relief, and offer space-saving options, it was also seen as being exemplary of progress.The themes of adjustability, flexibility, dual-purpose, transformation and convertibility will explore the enormous range of furniture made with these ideas in mind.The book is divided into chapters based on human activities.These include Seating, Eating, Working, Library use, Amusement, Health, and Sleeping and Personal care.Therefore, whether it is a table converting to chair, a desk that has rising compartments, a reclining easy chair with reading attachment, or a bed that folds into a cupboard, the history of these items and many others, is a fascinating exploration of the changing needs, attitudes and fashions related to