Are You Sitting Comfortably?

The lecture traces the development of the chair in terms of its construction and style from ancient times through to the 19^th century and will hopefully surprise attendees with just how much there is to reveal about such a common item of furniture.. The role of the chair as a symbol of power and authority in both religious and courtly ritual will be examined as well as its social significance in a more vernacular setting.  Have you ever wondered what the phrase “Sitting on your money” refers to? This lecture will tell you!