Today the cabinet is a mandatory attribute in almost every home. And it is not surprising, because in case – it is the most desired, most thorough, most convenient and desired object interior. That's cabinet, became the progenitor of almost all furniture, which now exists. How well it all started? The most ancient ancestor of the cabinet was a deck, carved from a tree trunk. It was not the only products but also clothing, utensils. To replace the deck came gel.
Chest – is roughly knocked together a box without a lid. When the chest, for convenience, to cover, there was a trunk. Over time, the chest acquired lock, handles, decorative elements. He is firmly entrenched in the lives of our ancestors, and almost until the end of the 15 th century was the most important piece of furniture. Chest differed versatility and mobility. It holds the assets (clothing, utensils, provisions), it slept and sat.
Chest was comfortable to wear and is indispensable for long-distance journeys and trips. Birthplace of the cabinet can be considered as Holland. It was there in the late 15 th century box set on end and get a wardrobe. Almost at the same time (early 16 th century) in France set in the trunk and turned podstole the famous "cabinet" – a chest with hinged lid. And the era of the cabinet Of course, he was a little like a modern wardrobe for all of us familiar, standing in every home. He still wore a clear trace of its progenitor (chest), had a pen on the side walls. Clothes stored there only on the shelves. Over time, the cabinet was not only functional but elegant element that decorate the interior. Cabinets is full of insight into the issues. Replacement of the materials appeared luxurious finishes, carving, inlays and so on. In the late 16th early 17 th century cabinets begin to divide by application – wardrobe, cupboard – a buffet, "cabinet" – a case for storage of official papers, there is a bureau – bookcase with flip top. Gradually, the cabinet has become less cumbersome, has become more rigorous, practical forms, we all have a familiar look. Appeared, new materials, metal parts, wardrobe became folding. It is noteworthy that in Asia cabinet known as long ago as in Europe. He was distributed in the mosques. Peculiar types of cabinets are found in China and Japan. The same way almost all the peoples living in hot climates, there is in the interior of the niche or doorway that act as the cabinet. So there was the birth cabinet. Going old path of a simple wooden box has a mirror-glass masterpiece.
Related posts:
- Furniture Design In Art Nouveau Style Art Nouveau (translated from fr. Modern) appeared on the verge of xix and xx centuries. The main idea of modernism was to create a beautiful, which is so lacking in...
- Architecture Furniture Furniture Design preterpivaet constantly changing. Different fashion trends gaining a podium finish furniture showrooms, displacing the earlier models that have a short time, 4-6 months, to be swept away by...
- Kitchen Innova Innova Manufacturer A la Carte (Finland), 'The kitchen should have a rest' – says the factory A la Carte, and it did not seem strange. Specialists companies know what they...
- Interior Design In The Style Of Provence Each side has a style based on folk traditions, the cultural principles of the country, the perception of nature. Russian, British, American country The French Country style has its own...
- How To Save The Furniture For Years To Come In order to keep furniture longer, it is important to use it correctly, to care for her. Kitchens does not necessarily agree. Store-bought furniture during transport must be covered with...