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   LeeEschen | May 03, 2004 01:28am | #1

   A Morris Chair would be an ideal candidate for your project. I would build it in the conventional style, which calls for both seat and back cushions, and have a local upholsterer (or yourself) make a back cushion that includes the required lumbar support. Pneumatic back cushion inserts are available so that the degree of support can be customized on the fly.

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   Lee in Cave Junction, Oregon;

   Gateway to the Oregon Caves

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   Jamie_Buxton | May 03, 2004 06:46pm | #2

   When I'm developing a chair design, I rely on prototypes.   I can develop designs for other furniture on the drawing board, but not seating furniture.  I have to build a prototype, sit in it, look at it, and learn from it.  Then maybe I build another prototype.  When I get one that looks and feels right, then I build the real chair.   It sounds to me like you are quite particular about how your chair fits you, and I'll bet that prototyping would help you a great deal.

   Prototypes don't have to be elaborate.   Just slap together cheap plywood or construction lumber.  Carve it up with your sawsall or whatever.   The point is to investigate what feels good for your body without investing a lot of time or money.

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   KenCoe1 | May 03, 2004 07:24pm | #3

   Thanks for the replies. I think that building a prototype and contacting an upholstery person will be the direction to go. Thanks again.