Furniture in changing times

The manufacture and distribution of furniture in the development and culture of people from the beginning played a major role. Hardly any other product reflects the zeitgeist and the fashion each epoch better again.

Even in ancient times lived generations of large families of the Mobilarproduktion. Always played the craft and not just the practical aspect, but also the artful creation of a major role.

In the Middle Ages were beautifully decorated and decorated cabinets, furniture and leather stools a luxury object / status symbol and remained mostly the rich citizens. The ordinary people had, however, with simple, unembellished pieces of content.

Until the nineteenth century consisted mainly of wood furniture. The woodworking occupations such as carpenters and joiners enjoyed high prestige and had the proverbial "golden land".

Everything changed with the Industrial Revolution, above all the invention of the steam engine. From now on pieces of furniture were in masses and manufactured on the assembly line. Prices fell and was sold simultaneously by assembling furniture much easier.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, you discover new materials, such as steel and plastics, for the production. Furniture is now not only useful but also increasingly gaining in importance as an expression of personal taste. The design is now crucial, but often at the convenience of the trail remains.

Nowadays it falls back to the old and traditional values. The wood craft experienced a renaissance and is in the upswing and more people know the value of a unique and hand-made furniture piece to appreciate again ..

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