Chair 1650 - 1699

These chairs, made of wood by an anonymous artist, feature carvings with symbolic resonance that stretch across centuries. The floral patterns adorning the backrests are not mere decoration, but rather echo motifs found in tapestries and architectural designs, hinting at renewal and the cyclical nature of life. The craftsman’s choice to incorporate circular forms is intriguing. Circles, historically, have been interpreted as symbols of wholeness, eternity, and the cosmos. This echoes across cultures from ancient Greek philosophies to Eastern mandalas. Perhaps, subconsciously, the craftsman was drawn to these universal symbols to imbue the furniture with a sense of timelessness. The presence of such deeply rooted symbols invites reflection on how collective memory and subconscious processes might have influenced their creation and our interpretation. These chairs engage viewers on a deeper, subconscious level, reminding us of the cyclical progression of symbols and their ability to resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings in different historical contexts.