Expert Repair and Reglue
THE HISTORY OF THE CHAIR:
The chair has been a sign of authority and status throught ancient history. The earliest evidence of seating comes from the Stone Age 40,000 years ago and is a sign of humans elevating themselves not only off of the cold floor, but also above other animal species.
Interestingly, the ancient Eyptians believed that natural form must be incorporated into chairs because creating an unnatural object would create chaos in the universe. They carved animal heads and claw feet on chairs. This tradition can be seen today both on chair legs and on bathtubs!
Chairs appeared in ancient Chinese history as far back as
I love this because it shows you don’t have to have 6-pack abs to be flexible and healthy!
20,000 years ago and were fairly utilitarian, like an elevated platform. Most people sat on their heels or squatted, both of these options are VERY GOOD FOR YOUR BODY! (The yoga teacher in me must point out that flexibility, core strength used to prop yourself up, and compression of joints like deep bending in the knees are key in maintaining a healthy spine and joints…but I digress…)
The oldest example of a Chinese seat is a folded stool whereas the typical chair with a back rest is generally Western concept. In fact Buddhists have been credited with one of the first chairs, a folding chair.
jianyu, or shoulder carriage
Ever wonder where the term “sedan” came from? It is a traditional mode of transportation in ancient Chinese culture. You’ve seen the covered chair in old movies, being carried on the shoulders of slaves. Over time, this became a popular mode of transportation especially for weddings.
The chair has been a sign of authority and status throught ancient history. The earliest evidence of seating comes from the Stone Age 40,000 years ago and is a sign of humans elevating themselves not only off of the cold floor, but also above other animal species.
Interestingly, the ancient Eyptians believed that natural form must be incorporated into chairs because creating an unnatural object would create chaos in the universe. They carved animal heads and claw feet on chairs. This tradition can be seen today both on chair legs and on bathtubs!
Chairs appeared in ancient Chinese history as far back as
I love this because it shows you don’t have to have 6-pack abs to be flexible and healthy!
20,000 years ago and were fairly utilitarian, like an elevated platform. Most people sat on their heels or squatted, both of these options are VERY GOOD FOR YOUR BODY! (The yoga teacher in me must point out that flexibility, core strength used to prop yourself up, and compression of joints like deep bending in the knees are key in maintaining a healthy spine and joints…but I digress…)
The oldest example of a Chinese seat is a folded stool whereas the typical chair with a back rest is generally Western concept. In fact Buddhists have been credited with one of the first chairs, a folding chair.
jianyu, or shoulder carriage
Ever wonder where the term “sedan” came from? It is a traditional mode of transportation in ancient Chinese culture. You’ve seen the covered chair in old movies, being carried on the shoulders of slaves. Over time, this became a popular mode of transportation especially for weddings.
