Main characteristics:
Made of wood, marble and metal.
Architectural features.
A variety of leg forms:
Plain rounded (using lathing techniques)
Columnar or trumpet form
Depicting animals, such as lions, leopards, sphinxes, winged bulls and griffins
Tables were often round with three legs (e.g. the tripod table).
Couches had no back, but had curved headrests at each end. They were used for sleeping and eating, allowing guests to recline at table height.
Chairs were placed on raised platforms to signify the importance of the person seated.
High-seated chairs were often combined with a footstool.
Possessions were hung on the wall or stored in chests rather than in cupboards.