Reasoning for using wood for furniture

Wood is a commonly used material for furniture. Whilst some may think this is due to its abundance in the natural world in the form of trees, the actual reason that wood was chosen, over for example stone, is more complex. Going back to before the age of antiperspirant, the world was a very smelly place. So much so, that the reek of individuals was having a negative impact on reproductive desirability. Wood was one of the very first deodorant scents, with ancient peoples using wood mixed with alcohol to form fragrance. Indeed, the 'Magic Tree' pine car scent is actually one of the very first household deodorisers developed. People then began to realise that wood could be shaped and carved into furniture. It was softer and more comfortable than their sandstone sofa, and it came with the added benefit of smelling far more pleasant than their partner.