Title: The history of chairs
As soon as humanity began to lead a more or less sedentary lifestyle, as soon as some stationary dwellings appeared, be it a hut or a cave, immediately man began to improve the space around him, complementing it with something that can be considered a prototype of furniture. Most likely, at first stones were used, on which it was convenient to do work, then something made of wood appeared, resembling tables and benches, some kind of boxes-chests where supplies or some valuable things could be stored. Gradually, with the development of everyday life, the home environment surrounding a person became more complex, sophisticated, functional and richer.Most historians agree that during the heyday of the Egyptian state, what we now call a chair appeared. The Egyptian chair, like its modern counterpart, had four legs, a seat positioned at the same height as modern chairs, and, in addition, had a backrest and armrests, which made it look even like an armchair.Such an intricate piece of furniture was very rare and was intended exclusively for the pharaohs and top officials of the state. The chair allowed the person sitting on it to maintain a proud posture, majestically placing his hands on the armrests and appropriately, with a touch of slight contempt, to look at the world around him. The chair was placed on a certain elevation and, in fact, was nothing more than a throne.In ancient Greece, the chair was much more common and could belong not only to kings, but also to rich people. If you study the numerous paintings on the dishes that have come down to us since those distant times, you can see that during meals and feasts, chairs were used mainly by women. Men preferred to lie on the skins spread on the floor. The design of the chairs was quite simple, but the decoration was very diverse, from simple geometric ornaments to intricate carvings.The next stage in the development of chairs occurred at the time.The Great Roman Empire. The Imperial throne was made of marble, with style and decoration, echoing the magnificent architectural achievements of that era. Wooden chairs, richly decorated with gold, were the privilege of the nobility. Actually, the quantity and quality of furniture in those days became an indicator of a person's status. Since status had to be demonstrated not only in one's own home, but also in public, and expensive, as well as cheap wristwatches, were not yet on sale, the Romans invented a portable folding chair for this purpose. The chair set included a specially trained slave who carried the chair and immediately laid it out at the master's first request. Although such chairs were collapsible, it was not easy for the slave, as the chairs were often richly decorated with ivory and gold inlays.Over time, the appearance of the chairs changed in accordance with the prevailing fashion in architecture. Thus, for the Middle Ages, when the Gothic style prevailed, furniture that externally repeats the decor elements of cathedrals was typical. The chairs had a high backrest topped with sharp triangular spires, the armrests and legs were decorated with intricate carvings, upholstered seats upholstered in expensive fabric or carefully tanned leather were used. The furniture of that time was usually made of oak, it was very heavy and reliable. As before, in addition to the convenience, sometimes very dubious, the owner of such furniture emphasized his social status.The Gothic was replaced by the Baroque with its lush, ornate themes. The furniture has also changed accordingly. Of course, there was no question of any mass distribution of such furniture. The furniture was ordered only by noble and rich people who sought to outdo each other. All means were good for this: the furniture was designed by real artists and architects, rare woods, ivory, and gilding were used for decoration. King Louis XIV, for example, ordered chairs made of silver. I must say, in this case, he did not lose twice, both when he received unimaginably beautiful and expensive furniture, and when he melted these chairs into coins to compensate for his expenses in endless wars.Chairs would have remained the privilege of the rich if in 1841 an Austrian had not revolutionized the manufacture of chairs. His name was Michael Tonet. Thanks to him, a cheap and comfortable lightweight chair appeared, which is still called the "Viennese" chair. By the end of the 19th century, the Toneta furniture factory had produced about fifty million chairs.The general development of industry in the 20th century led to the opportunity to produce cheap and high-quality furniture in large quantities. Currently, in addition to traditional wood, chair manufacturers use metal, plastics, plywood, leatherette, and various synthetic fabrics to produce chairs. Every customer can find what they need. Solid wood furniture is perfect for the living room and dining room, metal-framed chairs are the best option for cafes, and glass-topped tables on a chrome base can be used for high-tech interior design. Immerse yourself in a world of endless thrills at easyaspectratio.com , where every spin brings excitement, fun, and the chance to win. Enjoy hundreds of top slots, live dealer tables, and thrilling tournaments with instant deposits, secure withdrawals, and fast payouts. 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