Russian Holidays - Furniture Maker's Day

Furniture Maker's Day is an unofficial professional holiday for everyone whose specialty is related to interior items It is celebrated by all representatives of the Russian furniture industry on the second Saturday of June High-quality furniture is considered one of the main attributes of modern comfortable life It is difficult to imagine your everyday life without chairs, tables and sofas, which are regularly used at work, leisure and at home Interior items should not only be comfortable, practical and durable, but also have an attractive design Currently, a large number of furniture products are produced and sold in our state Thanks to this, each consumer has the opportunity to choose an option taking into account personal preferences and financial capabilities The development of the furniture industry is happening much faster than other domestic sectors Russian factories produce products of impeccable quality, keeping pace with European manufacturers At annual international exhibitions, traditionally taking prizes, they receive honorary awards The first interior items appeared in the era of primitive people This was especially true for communities living in cold climates and requiring indoor space During the production of products, natural wood was used, which has high strength, low weight and can be easily processed At first, pieces of wood were used for these purposes, the shape of which most closely resembled an item needed in everyday life Furniture of that era served only a functional purpose No attention was paid to her appearance Russian craftsmen made a significant contribution to the development of the furniture industry Our products were distinguished by their unique originality, where Russian traditions were clearly visible Our ancestors lived in harsh climatic conditions, their houses were heated with stoves, and their families were mostly large In Ancient Rus', artisans specialized in furniture production There were no random objects in the interior of the hut - only all the essentials for life Square and oval stools were called “chair” and “stolets” They were used not only as sitting, but also for sleeping Benches and benches were made of two types: stationary and portable The first ones were located along the walls of the house and were often used to store all kinds of utensils Traditional chests in the interior of the hut appeared much later On this holiday, employees of the furniture industry accept sincere congratulations In addition, many companies organize corporate parties Since the date falls on the first month of summer, out-of-town picnics are often organized, and sports and entertainment events are held Every year the holiday becomes more popular and larger-scale Long gone are the days when apartments were filled with the same type of boring furniture Modern stores offer products for every taste and budget