Do you ever wonder what chairs looked like centuries ago? Many people think the chairs are the same now as they were back then, but this is not the truth. Back then the designs were different, and even the people who sat in them use them for other reasons than we do today. Let us explore the history of these items, and see all the advancements and improvements made over the centuries.
Versions from ancient Egypt often represented animals. They were made of materials such as ebony and ivory, or made of carved and gilded wood. They were owned by the wealthy, and were sometimes backless. Egyptian versions were created with expensive materials and exquisitely carved. The legs of the chair represented beasts or the figures of captives. This culture believed that they needed to represent natural forms or they would create chaos. The Greek and Romans also used animal like creatures and their designs. Their versions were typically made of marble and were decorated with the sphinxes.
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Medieval and Gothic versions traditionally had very high backs. The seat part of the chair was usually made of leather. Some of their versions even had hinges. In China, people begin using chairs that of the floor around the 12th century. Before that time people were very comparable sitting on the floor, as they were in other places across the globe. Many people started using stools to sit on, and some wealthier individuals had versions with backs and arms.
Today, everyone uses chairs throughout the day. They are very common items, and to be in a location without one is an inconvenience. People expect to see available seats, and will complain if there are none available. In homes you'll often find recliners, rockers, Chase loungers, indoor versions, outdoor versions, portable versions, swivel stools, and more. Today seating is available in many styles, and there are versions to fit with any home decor. Some people prefer brand-new cheap versions, while other people prefer expensive queen ann dining sets. Many people do not take a second look at these items, but after reading next you should have a new appreciation for the history that comes along with these items that have become so common for us today.