Chairs
Florence de Dampierre
Reading Time
at 250 WPM7h 12m
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Chairs
Published
October 1, 2006
Publisher
"Harry N. Abrams, Inc."
Pages
432
ISBN-13
9780810954847
ISBN-10
0810954842
Description
"Henry David Thoreau wrote, "I had three chairs in my house; one for solitude, two for friendship, three for society." In "Chairs: A History, " furniture historian Florence de Dampierre presents a wonderfully readable and visually stunning exploration of chairs and their place in culture through the ages. Along with hundreds of gorgeous photographs -- many taken specifically for this book -- de Dampierre fills these pages with fascinating information and anecdotes, tracing the chair's emergence in ancient Egypt and examining various forms of seating from classical Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Renaissance era, to the classic designs of today. From thrones to divans, straightbacked to overstuffed, Baroque to Bauhaus, this beautiful volume will delight anyone who's ever taken a seat and wondered where it came from."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Chairs?
This edition of Chairs has approximately 432 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Chairs?
For most readers, Chairs typically takes between 9h 0m and 6h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 108,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 108,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Chairs?
The estimated word count for Chairs is approximately 108,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Chairs?
Chairs was written by Florence de Dampierre.
When was Chairs published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1, 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.