This fascinating chair was developed in the final years of the 19th Century in the Indian town of Roorkhee/Roorkee by the Indian Army Corps of Engineers, which formed part of the British Army. The chair became a favourite piece of field furniture for the officers of the British Army and world explorers from the 1890s. The British Military Campaign required fast movement of troops over rough terrain, as with the Boer War of 1895-1903. It was easy to assemble and pack down for when troops were moving on.  It also allowed the officers to enjoy some comforts away from home because it was shockingly comfortable. In later years it has become a favourite piece of furniture on safaris, camping trips and in homes around the world. We were immediately intrigued not only by the unique functionality of the chair but also its aesthetics and history. Our chair is based on the plans by American Woodworker Christopher Schwarz obtained from the Popular Woodworking Magazine October 2012.

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