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Colour photograph of a chair made from two pieces of wood. It is reclined and has only three legs - two at the front and one at the back Add to board
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Astronomer's Chair

This astronomer’s chair was designed by William Callaghan in 1873. It is made from birch wood.

What do you notice that is unusual about this chair?

Do you think it looks comfortable to sit in?

We do lots of things while sitting down - what activities would be difficult to do while sitting in this chair, because of the design?

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