19October 2022

Are you sitting comfortably - The History of the Chair from Ancient to Modern Times

Janusz Karczewski-Solwikowski

Chairs have been around for a very long time. Be surprised how much there is to reveal about such a common item of furniture, from thrones and religious ritual to more vernacular settings: and find out the significance of “sitting on your money”.


Janusz Karczewski-Solwikowski

A writer and broadcaster, appearing on BBC Radio 3, BBC Radio 4 and contributing to newspapers, magazines and Freelance lecturer and researcher in English furniture history and also an antique dealer.