Chapter I.

[Vignette of Bas-relief—egyptian Seated, as Ornament to Initial Letter.]
[Assyrian Bronze Throne and Footstool]
[Chairs From Khorsabad and Xanthus and Assyrian Throne]
[Repose of King Asshurbanipal]
[Examples of Egyptian Furniture in the British Museum: Stool; Stand for a Vase; Head-rest or Pillow; Workman's Stool; Vase on a Stand; Folding Stool; Ebony Seat inlaid with ivory]
[An Egyptian of High Rank Seated]
[An Egyptian Banquet]
[Chair with Captives as Supports, and an Ivory Box]
[Bacchus and Attendants Visiting Icarus]
[Greek Bedstead with a Table]
[Greek Furniture]
[Interior of an Ancient Roman House]
[Roman State Chair]
[Bronze Lamp and Stand]
[Roman Scamnum or Bench]
[Bisellium, or Seat for Two Persons]
[Roman Couch, Generally of Bronze]
[A Roman Study]
[Roman Triclinium or Dining Room]