Chair configured for progressive reclination and conversion between multiple use and/or storage positions, and a method of use thereof

A chair, comprising:

• a seat frame defining a bottom cavity, comprising:
• a rear panel,
• a front panel, and
• a cushion support surface defining an upper well, the bottom cavity and the upper well each opening in an opposite direction;
• a back support assembly comprising a back rest frame and a back rest cushion;
• the back support assembly is separately detachably positionable in each of the following two locations:
• (1) at least partially within the bottom cavity of the seat frame;
• and (2) outside of the seat frame with the back support assembly connected to the seat frame;
• a foot support frame that is pivotally connected to the seat frame for movement between a first, foot support storage position, in which the foot support frame is located within the upper well, and a second, foot support use position, in which the foot support frame extends from the seat frame past the front panel and is configured for use;
• and
• wherein the chair is moveable between a first, storage configuration and a second, use configuration, the back support being at least partially within the bottom cavity while in the first storage configuration such that the chair can be stored on a support surface with the rear panel facing the support surface, the back support assembly being connected to the seat frame while the chair is in the second, use configuration.