If you are anywhere near the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and have an interest in the history of furniture, you may want to check this out:

http://www.winchesterstar.com/pages/view/seat.html

The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is installing an interesting study of the 19th century chair. They will display dozens of chairs made in the Valley. Not everyone's cup of tea, but it should fascinate some.