The chair has come to symbolise the importance of sitting within the realm of intelligence and wisdom.

The metonymic use of the throne as a signifier for royalty also reflects the use of language in the social role of the chair.

The portrait of a chair is informed by the chair's diverse and varied historical connections.

"Chrysler Building Chair, AT&T Building Chair, One Family House Chair, Side Chair, Door Chair, Acorn Chair, Easy Chair, De Witt Chair. Womb Chair, The Blind Man's House Chair".[4]