Romanesque

The Romanesque period is known for preserving the Roman ideas. Through copies of literature, and using the technologies of the Roman structures, this movement was put forth. The typical Romanesque church was a big part of design in this movement. Taking plans from the Early Christian basilica, and including semicircular arches and vaults, adding a side chapel in the trancept, and other adjustments made for the ultimate Romanesque church. This made the churches larger for more people, added a choir, multiple aisles, surrounding area for processions, included better lighting, and vaulting as well. Aside from the churches, not many furniture is left behind from this time period. However, two chairs do remain that belonged to very prominent people of the time.

 

The above chair is called the Throne of Dagobert. It belonged to a patron of the arts, and Frankish king who ruled over a united realm. This throne is made of metal and the type of chair is called the x-frame chair. This was popular in Egypt, Nubia, Greece, and the Byzantine Empire. The folding chair was originally much simpler, but back and side panels were added by an advisor to King Louis VI. Conflicting trends of the earliest years of the Romanesque period are shown in this chair. Even though it is small, the greatness of this chair comes from the cast bronze and mechanical operations. 

Charlemagne's throne on the other hand, is large in scale , and made of sheets of marble. Charlemagne was known for his success in creating a unified government. A palace and royal church remain from the reign of Charlemagne as well and provide for the great context, the throne stems from. 

Current Applications

The chair in this interior is a folding chair which are widely used today.