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What are the advantages of Chinese canopy beds?

One of the advantages of the Chinese canopy bed: The Chinese canopy bed was inherited from the Han Dynasty. At that time, the furniture materials were all made of existing solid wood materials, and no furniture materials could be processed manually.

Therefore, the materials of Chinese canopy beds are generally precious solid wood materials, such as oak, mahogany, elm, crabapple wood, rosewood, etc. Up to now, Chinese canopy beds are still made of these solid woods. If they are made of artificial boards

, it will appear nondescript.

The second advantage of the Chinese canopy bed is that it takes a long time to build a Chinese canopy bed, rather than being as simple as making a bed today.

As can be seen from the pictures of the Chinese canopy bed provided, the carvings on the bed of the Chinese canopy bed are very exquisite, and the carving will take a long time.

The carvings of Chinese canopy beds are generally based on historical stories, folklore, landscapes, flowers, horses and other auspicious animals, which imply harmony, peace, blessings and good luck.

The third advantage of the Chinese canopy bed: The Chinese canopy bed developed into a larger piece of furniture in the Ming Dynasty, and its workmanship is exquisite and unique. For example, the Chinese canopy bed made of huanghuali wood is extremely precious; the canopy bed in the Qing Dynasty

Not only are they made of thick and heavy materials, but they are also tall in stature. The fences, bedposts, brackets, four legs and upper lintel are all carved with patterns, and some are equipped with hanging Chinese doors on the front, which are exquisite and clear.

During the Republic of China, the doors of canopy beds were often inlaid with strips on both sides.