Furniture's Journey in History

The history of furniture, an indispensable element of our lives, dates back to ancient times. It is not known exactly where and when furniture first appeared. It is thought that furniture may have been carved from stone, bone or wood during the Neolithic period when people began living in caves.

The oldest wooden furniture findings date back to 3100 BC. As people's ability to make and use tools improved, the types and designs of the furniture produced also improved. In addition to making people's lives easier, furniture also took its place in human history as a work of art. Furniture is also a status symbol. But regardless of its material, design and price, the functions of furniture have remained the same for centuries. Furniture, which meets needs such as sitting, lying down and storing, has continued these functions for centuries.

From the findings, it is understood that dressers and shelves made of stone emerged in the ancient world for storage purposes. The first examples of wooden furniture that have survived to the present day are seen in Ancient Egypt. The fact that there is a lot of wooden furniture left from the Egyptian civilization is due to the fact that the pharaohs were mummified in the pyramids with their furniture, as well as the fact that the wood material does not deteriorate in the dry desert climate. Many of the furniture used by the ancient Egyptians were similar to those we use today in terms of their functions. We know that they used various furniture such as chairs covered with wicker, chests, and tables. The Egyptians also had luxury items made of ebony wood and decorated with ivory. Egyptian furniture is exhibited in many museums around the world today. We understand from the findings from the period that the Greeks were also influenced by the Egyptians.