Formerly our ancestor will sat down on the floor to worked. But after specialization and detail of their job resulted new idea for overcoming their joint. The first chair were made low without back rest. Then it made high to allow their foot at right position or called ergonomic. The back rest and hand rest added after that. Then people need something different than another.

On the seven century was a brilliant and boisterous era. Bold and adventure men were exploring and settling new land. In Europe there was religious and political unrest. A new wealth was changing the style and manner of living, especially for the upper class. During the first part of century, furniture design was dominated by the elegance of renaissance, but gradually change into baroque, a massive ornate style, originating in Italy. The Baroque reached its height in French under Luis XIV (1643-1715) and moved onto Holland, England and then America, changing as it spread by on regional or nation characteristic. For the first time people began to expect furniture to be comfortable. They also began to think about beauty.

Lois XIV (1643-1715)

Lois XIV, known as sun king, built the grand palace of Versailles. The palace, with sumptuous interiors and furniture represent everything that is associated with the period. In a word-luxury.

France was at the forefront of this style. The king and his government set up dedicated decorative art department, such as painting and cabinet making, to furnish the royal palaces. Pieces were fashioned from finest materials. Exquisite carving, marquetry and gold leaf decoration were the order of the day. Lions heads, dolphins, laurels and the sun and its were among the decorative motif of choice.

Interior were considered as a whole, with all aspects of a room being designed to complement one another.

Renaissance

Following the unearthment of Greek & Roman antiquities, a new approach to aesthetics in a classic style began.

French craftsmen placed great emphasis on creating pieces of furniture with beautiful carved designs that echoed the Roman & Greek styling of the past. Furniture often emulated the symmetrical appearance of classic buildings by adopting architectural features, such as balustrades and columns. By incorporating such motifs into their work, the French artisan reflected the interest in the classicism of antique.