Interacting and engageing with the human body

interacts and engages with the human body for inspiration on my design

The Kneeling Chair

Function with the body: A kneeling chair is a type of chair for sitting in a position with the thighs dropped to an angle of about 60 to 70 degrees from vertical (as opposed to 90 degrees when sitting in a normal chair), with some of the body's weight supported by the shins.

As in any chair, movement and variation are the key to long term comfort. The human body was built to move, not sit still. As for the kneeling chair, proper understanding of its basic concept and use can lead to a higher level of success. Proper use of the chair involves periodic relief of the bent knees which can easily be accomplished by alternatively flexing or extending each leg from time to time.