'backrest' is a correct and usable word in written English.
It is usually used to refer to the part of a chair, couch, or other seating that supports and provides comfort to the back. For example: "I prefer chairs with a tall backrest, so I can rest my head on it as I'm reading."
In 2012 Michael O'Leary, never one to miss making headlines, promoted the idea of a padded backrest for standing passengers on Ryanair, the Irish discount carrier which he runs.
Its suggestion is a fold-down saddle, a small backrest and a couple of retractable armrests.
Perfected by the 5th century bc and popular throughout the 4th century bc, the klismos had four curving, splayed legs and curved back rails with a narrow concave backrest between them.
If it's a C5 Exclusive rather than an SX or a VTR+, the backrest curvature is adjustable as well as its rake.
The simplest, lightest buggies or strollers are little more than a chair on wheels, though heavier models offer features such as a rain cover, reclining backrest and hood.
If you prefer a highchair with adjustable height and backrest, however, it's not for you and there is a bit of a knack to folding it up.
Buy now 2. Backboard Light: £39.99 Back Pain Help This is an adjustable, lightweight backrest, with seat strap, to provide support in an office chair or even on the sofa.
Our test car is the top SZ4 version with alloy wheels and a rev counter as well as ESP, extra airbags and a two-piece backrest for the rear seat, but it still has hard plastics everywhere, no glovebox lid and rear side windows which pivot open instead of winding down.
Farthingale chair, armless chair with a wide seat covered in high-quality fabric and fitted with a cushion; the backrest is an upholstered panel, and the legs are straight and rectangular in section.
An innovation on the Continent was the settle with a pivoted bar forming the backrest, which could be swung over to allow a person to sit on either side evidence of the weight of the furniture of this period.
The gnomon of the equinoctical-shadow dial in Central Pk. is formed by the backrest of the large, semicircular exedra which seats about 30 people.
