Our odyssey commences in the cradle of civilization, Mesopotamia, where the roots of furniture design first took hold. In the ancient city-states of Sumer and Akkad, furniture was predominantly crafted from locally available materials such as wood, stone, and clay. Simple yet functional, early Mesopotamian furniture consisted of basic items like stools, benches, and chests, adorned with intricate carvings and embellishments that reflected the artistic prowess of the era.