Antique Furniture

"It overwhelmed the heart that journeyed for luxurious life and left a splendid impression displaying its treasure- grand style with aesthetic appearance."


It is widely believed that Roman furniture is largely influenced by Greece because of the striking similarity in design of fashionable furniture they share with each other. But Roman furniture were more intricate and ornamented in style and made of silver, gold and marble. Ancient simple construction dramatically changed and transformed into complicated and extensively wonderful expression of art.

Furniture had a value to Romans. Possessing finely decorated furniture was a matter of pride and dignity. Wooden furniture, known as Thyine, was found almost in every household of Rome. Cicero had fair collection of smart and handsome furniture. Marble and bronze were extensively used in Rome than Greece. Roman Literature contains description of various styled furniture in Rome. Wealthier people are unhesitant spending a fair amount on furniture as they believed furniture is the symbol of dignity and class they hold in society.
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