A ladder-like seat inspired by a biblical tale and an armchair that appears to have been swallowed by a rug are some of the pieces to appear in this installation curated by designer Gitta Gschwendtner.
The installation, titled Please Sit, sees six contemporary chairs displayed amongst the ornate living spaces of Fenton House ? a 17th-century residence in London's affluent Hampstead neighbourhood.

It's presided over by UK conservation charity The National Trust, which commissioned German designer Gitta Gschwendtner to revitalise the home's rooms.
The designer chose to install a selection of her works that foster conversation amongst visitors and encourage them to consider the historical setting from a different perspective.
Gschwendtner then invited five other designers ? Michael Marriott, Nina Tolstrup, Carl Clerkin, Frith Kerr and Maisie Broadhead. Each designer produced a chair inspired by Fenton House's interiors or its array of antique ornaments and furnishings procured from different inhabitants that have lived in the property over the years.

"Asking the visitor to sit, makes them more than just a spectator; they become a guest, invited to participate in the setting," explained Gschwendtner.
"I am interested in how the six designers will interpret the house differently, look at different aspects of the house and create very different seats, which become objects in the room. This creates a much richer narrative."
The interactive nature of the insta...