Our grandmothers also used such an invention as a ladder chair to get to the high shelves in the kitchen or in the country. For some time, the industry did not release it at all.
Now the production of such products has been resumed again, the products are in demand.
History of origin
There are several versions of the invention and appearance of this chair.
First version
According to some reports, Benjamin Franklin proposed the idea of such a product for libraries. There were no stepladders yet, and such a chair made it easy to reach any bookshelf.
Second version
According to this version, the authorship of this chair belongs to Robert Campbell, who in 1774 independently invented and patented this stepladder. The most massive production of this product took place at the beginning of the 19th century. At that time it was fashionable to have an extensive library with high ceilings at home, so such a chair was in great demand among wealthy gentlemen.
Most often, chairs were made with smooth curls on the back and legs, with Gothic peaks and shamrocks.
Modern production
Nowadays, the transforming chair is used as often as before. It is not always convenient to bring a building ladder into the house or put a stool on the table in order to simply replace the lamp in the lamp. It is much easier and faster to do it from such a ladder chair.
Finding at least one house without chairs is almost impossible. An interesting transformer design will help your interior become unusual and mysterious, surprise your friends.
This ladder chair has many useful features:
- it is easy to carry or even carry with you;
- it does not take up much space when folded;
- it provides the necessary safety when climbing to a height in the state of a stepladder;
- it is a full-fledged chair that is comfortable to use.
Many people, especially the elderly, find it extremely difficult to climb even on a simple stool. The design of this stool ladder avoids injuries and falls thanks to the intermediate step and absolute stability.
This useful piece of furniture is produced by many companies and varies:
- colors:
- material;
- appearance;
- size;
- cost.
Note!
Most often, this product is produced in a natural color, which allows you to easily adapt it to your requirements by using a simple stain and varnish.
Modern manufacturers produce this chair even for children. It differs from its older brother only in small size. Children are just delighted with him!
Product material
In fact, the material of the chair itself does not really matter, because no one will spend several hours on it in a row. However, it is still worth deciding on the choice of this or that material even before the trip to the store.
Consider the main materials and their advantages:
- metal... If you often use such a transformer just as a step-ladder, then aluminum or duralumin will be the best solution. This material is stronger than wood and requires little maintenance. Particularly noteworthy is the excellent performance when using metal in damp or damp rooms, where wood is completely unsuitable. You only need to pay attention to anti-corrosion treatment;
- wood... A wood product will definitely fit better into the interior of almost any home. It is on wood that it is more comfortable to sit, it feels warmer.It will be quite easy to choose a color that matches the style of the main furniture. (see also Wooden ladders: do-it-yourself)
- combination chair... It will be just a great option, combining the advantages of both types. The combination will provide excellent stability and beautiful appearance.
Making such a chair yourself is quite simple, as many instructions on the Internet say. However, it should be remembered that, without having the skills of carpentry, it is better to entrust this to professionals, especially since the price of the product is not at all high.
Advice!
You can make such a chair with your own hands only if you have the necessary tools.
Therefore, when watching the video, try to write out all the necessary tools and draw up an order of work.
Do not forget about the observance of safety measures!
Output
Buying an interesting stepladder chair will help protect and ease many of your daily chores. This piece of furniture will surely appeal to children and family members of the age. In the video presented in this article, you will find additional information on this topic.
