Chapter 1
Thrones of power in ancient times
Chapter 2
Secret drawers and hidden compartments
Chapter 3
The modern revolution of flat packs and plastic
YOUR GOAL
Master of The history of furniture
Ch 1 · Thrones of power in ancient times
schopenhauer Thrones of Ancient Power
In Knossos, Europe's oldest throne stands alone, Guarded by wingless griffins on a seat of stone.
schopenhauer Ancient Greeks dined while reclining on specialized wooden couches called klini rather than sitting at tables.
schopenhauer The Jiaoyi was a highly prestigious Chinese folding chair reserved for royalty and military commanders during travel.
BETA
schopenhauer Match bizarre chairs to their famous owners to discover the strangest stories in furniture history.
Fun Fact
Ancient Egyptian headrests: Egyptians slept on curved wood or stone blocks to protect their hairstyles and keep cool.
Glossary
thone (noun)
A ceremonial chair for a sovereign, bishop, or other high dignitary. In 1922, archaeologists discovered King Tutankhamun's golden seat, which symbolized divine authority in ancient Egypt.
A ceremonial chair for a sovereign, bishop, or other high dignitary. In 1922, archaeologists discovered King Tutankhamun's golden seat, which symbolized divine authority in ancient Egypt.
Quiz
Which ancient Egyptian protective deity was commonly carved onto headrests to ward off nightmares?
Quiz
What did ancient Egyptians use instead of soft pillows to support their heads while sleeping?
Quiz
What was the primary social event where Greeks reclined on klini couches to debate and drink?
Quiz
What type of wood is traditionally used to carve sacred Asante stools from a single block?
Quiz
On which side of their body did ancient Greeks traditionally recline while dining on a klinē couch?
Quiz
What do Asante people in Ghana do to their wooden stools when they are not sitting on them?