The dualism of Ming style chairs is expatiated ergonomically. The courtesy function is specifically analyzed by integrating it with Chinese traditional science of arteries and veins.

• 本文通过现代人体工学诠释了对明式座椅理解的双重性,着重分析了明式座椅的礼仪功效,并结合中医经络学揣测明式座椅的潜在功能。