If there was one singular archaeological event that captured the imagination of the public, it was the discovery of the tomb of that very weird boy king, Tutankhamun. I mean, what was that kid up to, anyway? But all of the details of his life are largely irrelevant to us. What we are concerned with is his seating arrangements. Did he like the soft, plush luxury of thick, woven fabric between the hard seat and himself? Or did he suspect that the pleasure of ruling from the throne would eventually make him complacent and negligent in his monarchal duties?

Detail of the back of his royal chair gives us a tiny glimpse into the wonderful artistry of the ancient Egyptians. Wouldn't you love to own a chair like that? I know I would.