The forms of Chinese furniture evolved along three distinct lineages which dates back to 1000 BC, based on "frame and panel", "yoke and rack" (based on post and rail seen in architecture) and "bamboo" construction techniques. Chinese home furniture evolved independently of Western furniture into many similar forms including chairs, tables, stools, cupboards, cabinets, beds and sofas. Until about the 10th century CE the Chinese sat on mats or low platforms using low tables, in typical Asian style, but then gradually moved to using high tables with chairs.