The table is the place where we interact with others – with family, friends, colleagues, rivals – and enemies. The value of a table, like all pieces of furniture, lies in its history. We might make it, but furniture in turn makes us. It shapes us, defines us, and determines our everyday lives.

What does a dining table symbolize?

The dining table has always been a symbol of many things: the place where we nourish ourselves, where we come together, celebrate important milestones, share experiences, and create new understandings.

What is the symbolism of a chair?

The chair is a stand-in for people, a character to occupy an otherwise empty space. The chair can symbolize loss or the hope of a return. The chair can imply loneliness or a restful place to sit down after a long day or hike into the wilderness.