Left Chair: Klismos Chair – Ancient Greece
Characterized by its graceful curved legs and ergonomically shaped backrest, the Klismos chair dates back to the 5th century BCE.
Characterized by its graceful curved legs and ergonomically shaped backrest, the Klismos chair dates back to the 5th century BCE.
Middle Chair: Ceremonial Chair – Ancient Egypt
A royal seat from the New Kingdom period, often richly carved with symbolic motifs and supported by animal-shaped legs.
Right Chair: Official’s Hat Armchair – Ming Dynasty, China
A classic Ming design known for its balanced structure, flared crest rail, and refined detailing.
Left Sketch: Gothic Cupboard – 15th Century, Northern Europe
A heavily carved storage cabinet featuring symbolic motifs, common in late medieval ecclesiastical and domestic interiors.
A heavily carved storage cabinet featuring symbolic motifs, common in late medieval ecclesiastical and domestic interiors.
Right Sketch: Daybed with Carved Headrest – Italian Renaissance, 16th Century
A richly detailed wooden daybed with turned legs and a sculptural backrest, reflecting the grandeur and craftsmanship of Renaissance-era Italian interiors.
A richly detailed wooden daybed with turned legs and a sculptural backrest, reflecting the grandeur and craftsmanship of Renaissance-era Italian interiors.