Review of 'Now I Sit Me Down : From Klismos to Plastic Chair: A Natural History' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
This Natural History follows roughly chronological events in the development of chairs and lounges, including upholstered, folding, and plastic. The author brings up anecdotes and chairs he has owned as comparisons, covering a decent history of chair design and art impact.
Drawings are small monochrome sketches, and sometimes this isn't enough to visualize a chair well. Fortunately, a nearby internet provides plenty of other options, at the risk of interrupting the narrative. I also wanted to know more about the bentwood style.
Stylistically this is well written and informative, and while the history jumped around a little, it wasn't excessive. A solid 3-4 stars.