It's believed that woodworking mushroomed in that country starting around 720 B.C. When that happened, the Chinese developed many sophisticated applications of woodworking, including precise measurements used for making pots, tables, and other pieces of furniture.

When was carpentry first invented?

The History of Carpentry Dates Back to 4,000 B.C.

The first signs of carpentry appeared in the Stone Age when early humans created stone tools to shape wood. Later, the Egyptians developed copper tools, which were used to build items like furniture.

What is the history of wood working?

Two ancient civilizations that used woodworking were the Egyptians and the Chinese. Woodworking is depicted in many ancient Egyptian drawings, and a considerable amount of ancient Egyptian furniture (such as stools, chairs, tables, beds, chests) has been preserved in tombs.