Evolution of traditional furniture

Qing dynasty furniture has experienced three periods of evolution and formed a unique style. This article will deeply discuss the characteristics and styles of qing-style furniture to help readers better understand this ancient furniture art.

Early stage: Ming style

From the Qing Dynasty to the late Kangxi period, the furniture still maintained the Ming style. Qing-style furniture is rich in wood, and the main components are mostly whole wood, which is unique.

Shi Sheng: Unique style.

From Yongzheng to Qianlong and Jiaqing, due to economic prosperity, furniture art has taken on a new look and formed a unique style. Qing-style furniture is rich in decorative techniques, including carving, inlaying and painting, showing superb skills.

End: luxury and stability

From Daoguang to the end of Qing Dynasty, the style of furniture was steady, exquisite, luxurious and gorgeous, showing the charm of qing-style furniture. Qing-style furniture has a wide selection of materials, not only hardwood, but also various metals, jade and precious stones, which fully shows its diversity.

Various materials and processes

Qing-style furniture skillfully used a variety of materials and techniques, showing its diversity. Although it is not as scientific as Ming Dynasty, its magnificent, luxurious and steady style makes it a masterpiece of ancient furniture art in China.

Characteristics of qing-style furniture

Qing-style furniture is rich in wood, and the main components are mostly whole wood, which is unique. Although the appearance of Beijing-style and Soviet-style furniture is large, they mostly use splicing methods and pay attention to saving materials. Qing-style furniture is rich in decorative techniques, including carving, inlaying and painting, showing superb skills. Qing-style furniture has a wide selection of materials, not only hardwood, but also various metals, jade and precious stones, which fully shows its diversity.