Metamorphic, Patent, and Adaptable Furniture in Britain: 1720-1920

June 26, 2025

Work is progressing on my new project on the topic of Metamorphic, Patent, and Adaptable Furniture in Britain: 1720-1920.

The Contents list below gives an idea of the scope.

CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 2 – SEATING
Reclining Chairs
Folding Chairs
Chair Beds
Chair/Settee Tables
Expanding Couches /Sofa Beds
Couch and Chair Combinations
Adjustable Couches
Swivel Chairs
Linked Chairs/Screen Settees
Other Adjustable Chairs
Baby/Children’s Chairs
CHAPTER 3 – DINING AND EATING
Extending Dining Tables - Drawleaf
Extending Dining Tables - Loose Flaps
Extending Dining Tables - Concertina Action
Extending Dining Tables – Sliding Or Telescope Action
Extending Tables - Screw Expander Action
Extending Round/Oval Tables
Circular Revolving Tables
Drop-Leaf Flap Extending Tables
Combined Table/Sideboards
Breakfast/Tea Tables
Tip-Up or Snap Tables
Folding Dining Tables
Social, Hunt or Horse-Shoe Tables
Drinking or Wine Tables
Surprise Tables and Cocktail Cabinets
Rising Side Tables
Dumb Waiters
CHAPTER 4 - WORK
Adjustable Writing Tables
Folding Tables
Desks
Davenports
Rotary Desk
Bureaux and Secretaires
Rise and Fall Tables or Harlequin Tables
CHAPTER 5 – LIBRARY/STUDY
Bookcases-Rotating
Bookcase- Revolving
Book Slides
Library Tables
Library Table Steps
Library Chair Steps
Library Cabinet Steps
Library Ladders
Portfolio Tables/Stands
Reading Chairs
Reading Tables
CHAPTER 6 – AMUSEMENT/PLAY
Card Tables
Combined Games Tables
Loo Tables
Games Tables (Bagatelle/Billiards)
Combined Dining and Billiard Tables
Miscellaneous Games Tables
Music Stands
Piano Combinations
Music Stools
Music Chairs
Music Cabinets
Musical Chairs
Reading Stands/Easels
Trapping Chairs
CHAPTER 7 – HEALTH
Adjustable Beds
Bed Chairs or Back Rests
Bed Tables
Adjustable Couches
Gouty Chairs and Stools
Other Invalid Chairs
Self-propelled wheel-chairs
Exercising Chairs
CHAPTER 8 – SLEEPING/DRESSING
Press Beds
Folding Beds
Cots
Bed steps
Alarm beds
Combination beds
Rising beds
Dressing Stands
Shaving Stands
Night Tables
Dressing Tables
Combination Units
Mirrors
Valet Chairs
CHAPTER 9 – ACCESSORIES
Fire Screens
Purdoniums
Combination cabinets
BIBLIOGRPAHY
INDEX

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