Which two construction methods developed during the Greek design period?

• A. Mortise and tenon and dowel joinery
• B. Turning (legs) and steam bending
• C. Carving and inlay
• D. Nail and glue joinery

Answer: (B)

During the Greek design period, furniture makers moved toward forms that combined proportion with graceful, curved lines. Turning legs on a lathe produced smooth, evenly shaped cylindrical supports that fit the classical preference for balanced, refined geometry. Steam bending offered a way to shape curved rails and supports, enabling more fluid silhouettes without relying on straight stock. These two techniques together reflect the era’s push toward producing both the structural elements and the aesthetic curves that define Greek furniture. Other methods listed belong to earlier practices or emphasize decoration rather than the development of these distinctive structural techniques in that period.