Par : theastor

Italian furniture can actually be quite radically diverse in design. In ancient Rome, where the architecture of the period was generally highly elaborate with its intricate columns, fountains and frescoes, the need for equally elaborate furniture was deemed unnecessary. The architecture was designed to be eye catching whereas the furniture, quite elegant for sure but nonetheless quite simple, was designed mainly for comfort.
Another style of furniture, however, can be characterized by having the opposite qualities. This style, known as the Tuscan style after the area in which it was first produced, is, by contrast, generally highly decorative and often incorporates the use of materials such as iron or marble. The Tuscan style also tends to introduce a combination of unique architectural elements into the design which makes it particular eye catching and spectacular.