Dreams of being trapped will symbolize an inability to exercise creative drives which also lead to feelings of anxiety and a loss of control in one's own life. The feeling of oppression is typical translated into dreams of anxiety and frustration as is being tied up or arrested. Being chased in a dream can sometimes symbolize the dreamer trying to escape the burdens of every day life, but the inability to do so. Carpeting for example depicts one's financial status. Dreams like these are typical during extended periods of unemployment.
Chairs suggest relaxation and often lack of activity.
A group of chairs will symbolize status in life. Exploring past feelings could be representative of wanting to escape a present situation in life. Sofas are a cross between beds and chairs in dreams depending on size and context as a large sofa could have more of a meaning similar to that of a bed while smaller size sofas are comparible to chairs. This is a typical symbol of status in life. Sitting at the head of a table signifies the number of people under your command.