Chairs (Limited and Unlimited)

During the Egyptian Pharaoh ages chairs were signified as thrones for kings and queens or other high ranked officers. The lower society sat on backless chests and stools. Chairs were also designated for the church leaders such as the bishop of a cathedral. Since chairs were only reserved for high class and religious people, chairs were ornamented and designed heavily with expensive materials that symbolized wealth and honor. However, as time went by chairs became popular and were mass produced following after the Bauhaus movement, where all the ornamental aspects were eliminated and design was only focused on function. Everything had to be there for a reason, according to the people who led the Bauhaus movement. Today, as technology is rapidly developing, chairs can be a magnificent tool for bringing comfort to the human body as well as, esthetic beauty. Also at the same time the chair provides its pure function: sitting.

Egyptian Pharaoh chairs

These chairs are closer to a throne for high class people in the Egyptian society. It was often ornamented with gold and precious stones. Most Egyptian furniture has an illustration of a story a myth or a king or queen depicted on the back rest. The throne was a symbol of authority and prestige in Egyptian society.

Bishop’s Chair

Known as the “Cathedra” the Bishop’s Chair is a symbol of teaching authority in the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church. A famous example of a Cathedra can be the Triumph of the cathedra Petri. This was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1657.

Wassily Chair

This chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925 and was heavily influenced by the Bauhaus movement. At this time the chair was revolutionary because of the application of materials and the manufacturing methods.

Panton Chair

This chair was designed by Verner Panton in 1967. It was famous for its beautiful form and bold colors however, it was mostly known for its revolutionary production methods. It was revolutionary at this time, because it was the first chair made out of a single piece of plastic.

Ergonomic Office Chairs

As technology advanced, today, office chairs are ergonomically designed for people who spend hours sitting in the office environment. All parts are adjustable to the various shapes of human body. Instead of cushioned seats, meshed canvas is popular in the market because it prevents sweat occurring from sitting for a long time.