First-class seating test: Gelenka chairs at the German Chair Museum (Deutsches Stuhlbaumuseum) in Rabenau

Sometimes treasures lie where you least expect them. Rabenau is a tranquil little town in Saxony – but anyone familiar with its history will hardly be surprised to find that it hides a real gem. For centuries, the town was a centre of chair production – from traditional craftsmanship to industrial manufacturing. So it's no wonder that the German Chair Museum is located here today – a place where furniture history comes to life. Gelenka and the German Chair Museum in Rabenau The museum is