Recliners and Rocking Chairs: With Just One Function

A chair existing solely for rest. It might be a lounge chair—its backrest and seat form a continuous curve, angled back to a semi-reclined position, with extended leg support; or it might be a rocking chair—its curved rockers allow the body to sway back and forth with slight movements. It cannot be used for work, cannot be placed around a table, and is not convenient for getting up; its sole purpose is to simply be. It is placed in the best-lit or best-view position in the space, facing a window or fireplace, with a small table next to it that can hold a cup, and a lamp shining down from behind the shoulder. There is a blanket on the chair. Avoid: placing it in an unimportant corner, having it face a TV instead of a window and light, lacking a lamp and surface next to it, using a general armchair that can be placed around a table.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

一張只為了休息存在的椅子。它可能是一張躺椅——椅背與座面是一道連續的曲線,角度後仰到接近半躺,腿部有延伸的支撐;或是一張搖椅——弧形的搖桿讓身體隨著微小的動作前後擺動。它不能用來工作、不能圍著桌子、不方便起身,唯一的用途就是待著。它被放在空間中光線最好或視野最好的位置,面向窗或壁爐,旁邊有一張放得下杯子的小几與一盞從肩後照下來的燈。椅上有一條毯子。避免:把它放在角落不重要的位置、讓它面對電視而不是窗與光、旁邊沒有燈與檯面、使用可以圍桌的一般扶手椅。