Reconfigurable seating device with integral document shelf

A stool (20) for sitting that may be partially reconfigured in use to present a previously inaccessible non-occupant supporting surface, said stool (20) comprising:

• a fixed seat (24) defining a generally horizontal seat surface for supporting a human body in a sitting posture;
• a support structure (26) extending downwardly from said fixed seat (24), said support structure (26) comprising at least one leg (28, 30, 32);
• said fixed seat (24) rigidly attached relative to said at least one leg (28, 30, 32);
• a moveable arm (40) having upper (42) and lower (44) ends, said lower end (44) moveably connected to said support structure (26) and said upper end (42) extending laterally outwardly and upwardly therefrom in a deployed condition;
• said upper end (42) of said moveable arm (40) being telescopically extendable relative to said lower end (44);
• a latch (98) for selectively locking said upper end (42) in at least one extended position;
• a document shelf (22) connected to said upper end (42) of said moveable arm (40);
• said document shelf (22) effective in said deployed condition to support documents at a convenient reading distance laterally elevated relative to said fixed seat (24) while said fixed seat (24) supports a human body;
• a recessable joint (46) connecting said document shelf (22) and said moveable arm (40), said recessable joint (46) moveable to a tucked position directly below said seat surface (24) in conjunction with reconfiguration of said document shelf (22) to a stowed condition;
• said document shelf (22) overlying said fixed seat (24) when said stool (20) is disposed in said stowed condition;
• and
• said fixed seat (24) being arranged so as to remain stationary while said document shelf (22) is moved between said stowed and deployed conditions.