People have made furniture for thousands of years.
Humans have made furniture since ancient times. Ancient farmers made furniture such as dressers and cupboards out of stone. The early Egyptians made wooden beds, chairs and tables. Does this Spark an idea?
Shaker Significance
Shaker furniture, one of the most celebrated furniture styles, owes its simplicity to the group's religious beliefs. The simplicity and functionality of the style derive from the spiritual principles of modesty, order and harmony the Shakers espouse.
Changes Over Time
Starting in the 1950s, plastic and fiberglass became increasingly common furniture materials. R.G. Reineman patented the first 1-piece plastic chair in 1960. By the 1970s, plastic furniture was widespread in American households.
Warning
You might think that refinishing your antique furniture will both improve its appearance and increase its value, but you'd be mistaken. You shouldn't refinish an antique piece, because collectors consider the original finish part of the furniture's history, so any alteration will devalue the piece.
Fun Fact
Chairs were not common in the middle ages. Typically, only rich men and lords had chairs in their manors, while everyone else sat on benches or stools. The lord was dubbed the "Chairman."
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