Dining Tables are a type of furniture that is normally used for dining at. Usually an individual would sit behind the table and eat his or her meal. Things can be stored in the table to help this process. Tables are normally made of plastic, wood or metal. Almost all homes have at least one dining tables. Many even contain a table in each room.

There has always been furniture. The remains of furniture have been discovered on archeological digs across the world. The Egyptians left pictures of chairs and tables on the walls of their tombs. The ancient Greeks wrote all the time about their furniture. Likewise, the Romans spent massive amounts on the ornamental items that their homes were littered with.

The cultural pinnacle of furniture was arguably the eighteenth century. By this time artisans were allowed to have free reign in designing their own furniture. This resulted in them becoming exceedingly wealthy. Many used their new wealth to set up their own workshops. This had the effect of improving creativity even more. Many objects from this period are chased after by antiques collectors.

Furniture was normally made out of the materials that were readily available. Wood is an early example, which was used for its versatility. Using stone was not unheard of. The Romans used to use marble and granite to build tables and plinths. Using metal was much rarer, as it would not have been very cost effective in the ancient world. An exception to this would have been gold, which has been used for decoration for centuries. These materials were the most popular until the advancement of plastics and other man made materials in the last century.

Furniture would eventually be followed by appliances. There is a simple difference between them. Furniture can be defined as something which makes life more bearable. Appliances are something that make a job easier or make life more entertaining. Early appliances included eating utensils and more basic cooking facilities. These appliances have grown to encompass dish washers, washing machines, televisions, refrigerators, radios and microwave ovens.

Electronic gadgets, such as televisions and radios became more common in the twentieth century. Rampant consumerism has led to appliances becoming more of a way of life, rather than simply being functional items. What lingers is the desire for status symbols. It seems that there will always be a desire for things that set us appart from others.

The personal computer is a much more recent development in home life. The personal computer appeared in the 1980s, and it has already had a massive impact on home life. The computer has in itself expanded to include printers, modems and the web cam. All of this allows the owner to get in contact with almost anyone in the world almost instantaneously. Almost every home in the world now has a computer. It is becoming the number one tool of this new millennium.

Here is a short list of some kinds of furniture. Chairs, tables, cabinets, desks, shelves, wardrobes, fire places, telephones. Televisions, freezers, refrigerators, microwaves, kettles, toasters, coffee machines. Sofas, power drills, computers, fax machines, printers, dish washers, washing machines, shoe horns, tumble dryers, blenders, sandwich toasters, radios, ect.