Sofas Through The Ages

.в и и SOFAS THROUGH THE AGES Neolithic Ancient Egypt 10,200BC - 4,500BC 3150BC - 332BC The hieroglyphs for 'throne' and 'folded cloth' were: During this time, the sofa-like seating arrangements were used for both seating and burying the dead underneath. & Dark Ages Ancient Rome 6th Century - 14th Century 753BC - 476AD The modern word 'settee' Romans used the sofa comes from the Old English word, 'setl', which was used to describe long benches with high backs and arms. ("lectus" in Latin) primarily in the dining area, or triclinium. The diners would lounge on the couches as they ate. Early Modern France 17th – 18th Century Victorian Era 1837-1901 The word 'sofa' first appears, originating from the Arabic word 'suffah' meaning 'wool'. Couch Potato Alert! Coil springs started being used in sofas in 1850 and modern upholstery was Bernardo Ramazzini, a 17th C. occupational physician was the first person to recognise born. the health hazards associated with prolonged sitting. Mid-Century Modern Art Deco 1930s-1950s 1908-1935 Sofas in this period were Art Deco sofas were mass produced and featured bold geometric design elements. Couch Potato Alert! In 1925, the first public demonstration of television was given at the Selfridges Department Store in London. manufactured to be comfortable and useful as opposed to merely decorative. Couch Potato Alert! In 1947, a patent was filled for an invention described as a "cathode ray tube amusement device" – video gaming was born. Contemporary Modern Times 1960s – 1980s 2014 There was a trend for futuristic curving lines and popping colours with sophisticated touches of embellishment. Couch Potato Alert! In 1986, over With a bewildering array of designs and styles, modern sofas are very often the dominant feature of modern living rooms. 30 million people tuned in to BBC One to watch Den divorce Angie in Couch Potato Alert! The average adult spends about 50%-70% of their time sitting. EastEnders.