What is Kibotos in medieval furniture terminology?

• A. Chair
• B. Table
• C. Bench
• D. Storage Chest

Answer: (D)

Kibotos refers to a storage chest. In medieval furniture terminology, this term designates a rectangular box with a lid that is used to store valuables, textiles, documents, or other items. Its primary purpose is containment and security, not seating or providing a surface for work. That functional focus sets it apart from a chair (a seating piece with a back), a table (a flat top for working or placing objects), or a bench (a long seating piece). A kibotos would often be fitted with a hinged lid and sometimes metal fittings, emphasizing its role as a storage container in households and ecclesiastical settings.