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I found these unusual tilting chairs and am wondering if anyone might have some insight on what the purpose of the tilting back was. I don't think they are meant to recline back because the pivot is in the middle. Thanks for the help.

 

i can think of a use for that............

 

They are "Teaching Chairs"..................they teach you that when you don't use a coat hanger, but just instead toss your jacket over the back of a chair it lands up in a puddle-muddle on the floor........................................the weight of the garment "rocks" the back on the pivot point and dumps the mistreated clothing..................

in truth, I have no idea, but I think I am thinking along the same lines Komokma is thinking..............

 

I have no clue....they look nice when upright!!! But can't offhand see how that bend/fold could help anyone! Love the wear on the arms, so it would appear they were used!!!

Edit: Unless someone stood BEHIND and gave a push backward on the top to help "scoot" someone else forward out of the chair?????

 

Maybe it was intended to make wiping down the chair easier, kind of like tilt in windows...

 

What you could do with the chairs, plus a totally silly story:

 

I had one of these a few years ago, memory not serving me well but I think I remember someone said they saw these chairs in the waiting area outside dressing rooms at higher end department stores in the 40's? back east.... Or they had some medical use... Mine was stamped. Are these?

 

Yes, its little wired when the back rest is tilted. No clue what kind of chair is this.

 

Early dentist chair????? Or hair salon chair???? Obviously I am guessing. Very unique. Would be a lot of fun in a pub after a few too many pints.

 

Maybe it was so they could stack them more easily?

 

Its a visitor chair for those visitors you don't want to stay too long. As soon as they relax it boots them out

 

....slide on down the road...!!

 

I believe these were for theaters or concert halls and the was tilted to indicate these seats reserved. The short arms may have also accommodated a musician holding an instrument.

 

Only 6 years....

 

Danish designer Arne Vodder had a few chairs with swivel backrests, like the one pictured here. As far as know, it was so you could sit up straight while eating dinner and then later recline a bit while enjoying a cigar and your favorite beverage.