What are the Chinese classical furniture?

The connotation of Chinese classical furniture is very wide, including both Chinese classical furniture and new Chinese furniture. Classical Chinese furniture refers to the old Chinese furniture made in the Ming and Qing Dynasties or even earlier, which has been passed down through the years. Furniture in Ming and Qing Dynasties is the most mature and prosperous in the history of furniture development in China, with various shapes and a large number of furniture preserved. So now in the classical furniture market, Ming style and qing-style furniture are in the majority. Today, let's learn about our Chinese classical furniture with Bian Xiao.

First, the material article

1. rosewood has been regarded as the most precious wood since ancient times. Its texture is solid and its growth rate is slow. Whether it is raw materials or furniture materials, it is difficult to exceed one foot. Therefore, most of the furniture is made of several tenons. If there is a whole plate, it will be very precious and rare. The color of red sandalwood is mostly purple-black, and there is almost no texture, but the quietness and nobility it exudes are incomparable to other wood.

2. Huang Huali mostly appears on Ming-style furniture. Huanghua pear has dense wood, the color varies from light yellow to dark brown, and the texture is hidden or obvious, vivid and changeable. Generally, the longer Huang Huali furniture is used, the brighter its color is, which is more suitable for modern space.

3, the chicken wing wood is solid in texture, purple and brown in texture, slender and moving. Later generations used it to make its lines smoother and inject new ideas into tradition.

Two. Type (basic style of traditional furniture)

1, several situations

At first, it was something to rely on when kneeling, called "Gigi". Later, with the change of sitting posture, Gigi's feet gradually became bigger, similar to a long table. A few square or four-legged, or arc-shaped three-legged, with various styles and unique shapes. Several types of furniture include coffee table, coffee table, bar and kang.

2. The case was originally a tray used to hold food in ancient times, and later it evolved into a long table, that is, a long case, which has two shapes: a flat case and an inclined case, and is generally used to place offerings and antiques. Case furniture also includes confession cases, painting cases, writing cases and Kang cases.

3. Chairs and stools

Chairs and stools are common seating tools. A chair is a seat with a backrest or an armrest, but a stool is not. In shape, the chair is bigger than the stool; Bench furniture includes stools, square stools, benches, round stools, etc. , practical and non-decorative; Common chairs include chairs, round-backed chairs, armchairs, official hat chairs, rose chairs, armchairs and plush chairs, precious chairs and precious chairs. Its materials are exquisite, beautifully made, and it integrates practicality and decoration.

Step 4: table

Dining table furniture includes long table, square table, desk, round table, kang table, wine table, piano table, table offering, etc. Generally, it is made of good quality wood, with stable and dignified shape, meticulous workmanship and exquisite decoration. These furniture are widely used in people's daily life. Besides practicality, they are also highly decorative.

5. Bed

Bed is a kind of bedding with a long history. A sofa is a bed with only one bed and no bedspread and other devices. It is very narrow and is generally used for rest and hospitality. Sofa furniture mainly includes arhat sofa and imperial concubine sofa. Bed generally refers to sleeping bedding, and common bed furniture includes stepping bed, frame bed and arhat bed.

The above is Bian Xiao's answer to Chinese classical furniture. I wonder if you are satisfied with our introduction.