How to Move a Chair

A fundamental technique for moving a chair, particularly through narrow spaces like doorways, involves carefully maneuvering its shape.

Moving a Chair Effectively

When faced with tight spots, such as navigating furniture through a doorway, a specific method can make the process much smoother and prevent damage to the chair or surroundings.

The Doorway Technique

Based on practical methods for moving furniture with challenging shapes, like chairs which can present an 'L' profile, here is a recommended approach:

• Prepare the Chair: Clear the path and ensure the chair is empty. Consider wrapping delicate parts if needed.
• Approach the Opening: Bring the chair close to the doorway or narrow passage.
• Turn and Position:
  1. Turn the object on its side: Rotate the chair onto one side. This helps utilize the available vertical space in the doorway more effectively and aligns the chair's dimensions for easier passage.
  2. Back the long end of the L shape through the doorway: Identify the longer dimension of the chair when it's on its side (often the combined length of the backrest and seat). Position this longer 'L' section and carefully back it through the opening first. Move backward slowly, guiding the chair.
  3. Rotate the chair to bring the other end through: Once the initial, longer section has cleared the opening, pivot and rotate the chair within the doorway to allow the remaining part to pass through smoothly.
• Adjust and Proceed: Once through the narrowest point, return the chair to its upright position or continue moving it as needed.

Safety First

Proper lifting technique is crucial when moving furniture to avoid personal injury.

• Lift with Your Legs: When lifting or adjusting the chair's position, remember the essential safety principle: To prevent injury, be careful to lift with your legs and not your back. Bend your knees, keep your back straight, and use the power of your leg muscles to lift the weight.

Employing this technique allows for efficient movement of chairs through constrained areas while prioritizing safety.