Furniture has always been more than functional objects within the home. It reflects how people live, gather, rest, and express culture through design. From the earliest hand-carved pieces to today’s thoughtfully designed interiors, furniture has evolved alongside craftsmanship, art, and society itself.
Today, pieces such as those found in Eden Home’s dining tables and seating collections continue this tradition — combining function, proportion, and enduring design.
Furniture in Ancient Civilisations
The history of furniture begins in ancient civilisations, where early forms of seating, beds, and storage were created for both practical use and symbolic importance.
In ancient Egypt, furniture was often crafted from wood and adorned with carvings, woven materials, and decorative finishes. Chairs and stools signified power and status, while beds and storage chests demonstrated advanced joinery techniques.
Ancient Greece refined furniture design further. The klismos chair, with its curved legs and sculpted backrest, introduced elegance and comfort — a silhouette that continues to influence modern furniture today. Roman furniture expanded on Greek ideas, creating pieces designed for social gatherings, dining, and leisure.
The influence of early chair design can still be seen in modern wooden chairs and benches, where proportion and comfort remain central to good design.