Classical Civilization Greece

Classical Greece was a 200 year period in Greek culture lasting from the 5th through 4th centuries BC. This classical period had a powerful influence on the Roman Empire and the foundations of the Western Civilization. Greek civilization contributed to modern architecture with classic orders. The used post and lintel architecture which is the oldest system. However, the greeks developed decorative systems. These included the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. 

Doric is the oldest, most simple and they are very large in mass. The greeks thought about human perception with the doric.

Ionic order was more feminine, its taller and thinner. They have scroll like shapes called velvets.

The corinthian order is the most decorative and complex. You see leaf like shapes, bases, and these are normally taller then the doric.

Furniture

The Greeks made their furniture mostly from leather, cords, gold, ivory, gems, copper, bronze, iron, marble, and wood. Their seats often had round shaped legs. Also, they used tables that were small, portable, and lightweight. Storage pieces for clothing, jewelry, and household items. Beds/couches for sleeping and eating. 

They invented Klismos chair for women. It was crafted out of wood and had splayed legs. 

Modern Day Applications

After reviewing Megan Drendel's blog I agree that the Greek civilization created amazing architectural pieces. The three classic orders you mentioned, Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian are all used in modern architecture. I have seen all three of these types used in new construction around the world. I agree that they are pleasing to the eye and can make a building look totally different. Also, I see motifs from the Greek culture everywhere in todays culture. From notebooks to phone cases to wallpaper in homes. The Greeks made a big impact in design and I love how we still find it attractive today. Margaret's blog caught my eye with her todays application of the Klismos chair. The chair she found is in a very common dining room and it replicas the Klismos chair very well. Also, I loved that she found a replica of the actual Parthenon very close to us in Tennessee! I would really like to go visit there when I am in Tennessee next.