Armchair c. 1936

This is a technical drawing of a mahogany armchair by Nicholas Gorid. The symmetrical vase motif at the chair's center invites a deeper look into the nature of symbols. Notice how the chair-back evokes the urns found in classical art and funerary monuments. The urn, as a vessel, is not merely a container but a symbol of transformation, capable of holding both ashes and libations. From the amphorae of ancient Greece to the Renaissance garden vases, this motif recurs, each time carrying echoes of mortality and rebirth. Think of it as a kind of visual echo, with the subconscious, where past and present merge into a continuous stream of cultural memory. The careful lines of this chair not only provide a place for repose, but also engage in a dialogue with history. Thus, even the most utilitarian objects contain hidden depths.