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The Sleepy History of the Deckchair

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The Origins of the Folding Chair

The Glastonbury chair is thought to have been used by the last abbot of Glastonbury in England. This chair was typically constructed from oak, including carved armrests and a full seat and backrest. It has the appearance of a folding chair, with X-shaped legs of two overlapping frames - though it doesn't fold. Inventories surviving from 17th century England detail the belongings of King Charles I. These include six folding chairs of crimson velvet trimmed with gold lace.

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