The History of Seats
Man’s early utilization of seats were both for function and ceremonial. Three styles of different seats developed in ancient history, the stool (both fixed and folding), the bench and the chair. The Egyptians around 3,000 B.C. used the stool as the most common seat for a variety of purposes. For Royalty, during the Second Dynasty the stool evolved with a low backrest and was higher than the former stool. To accommodate various heights of individuals, cushions or foot stools were added. Chair design and style along with usability were important in the ancient world. By the Middle ages seats were changing into the forms that we are familiar with today. Cushions and fabrics were added for comfort.