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What is mahogany furniture?

Mahogany furniture refers to the furniture made of classical mahogany such as rosewood and rosewood, which is a general term for rare hardwood high-quality furniture since Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are four schools of traditional classical mahogany furniture in China, which are mainly made in Beijing, Soviet, Guangzhou and Xian. Historically, Beijing was an official kiln. Dongyang is known as the hometown of all kinds of workers, and its wood carving skills are particularly outstanding, occupying a decisive position in the national mahogany furniture market.

Mahogany furniture mostly adopts tenon-mortise combination, which is ingenious and coincidental, firm and durable, and has a strong scientific nature from the mechanical point of view. Moreover, the traditional mahogany furniture in China is basically made by craftsmen, and every knife falls with the craftsman's heart, but it also pays attention to the harmony and unity of the whole art.

The real traditional mahogany furniture in China is made of precious hardwood, namely mahogany, with excellent texture, high hardness, durability, calm texture, elegant appearance and luster.

Furniture, seeking unity in change, is exquisitely carved and has smooth lines. There are simple and generous imitation styles, elaborate imitation styles and elegant and generous French styles, which are suitable for different people's aesthetic needs.

Is mahogany furniture less ergonomic than ordinary modern furniture? This is a misunderstanding of ordinary people. In fact, after long-term scrutiny and improvement, many mahogany furniture can meet the functional requirements of the human body according to the scale of human function, which is highly scientific. Take the chair as an example, in which the curved back chair and the round back chair meet the needs of the human body and feel comfortable to sit on.

With the increasing shortage of mahogany resources, Chinese classical furniture enterprises are also seeking changes. With the increasing scarcity of top mahogany resources, this kind of furniture has encountered a "bottleneck", and the newly rising mahogany rookie "Myanmar Huali" has solved this problem.

Burmese rosewood furniture is one of the most popular mahogany furniture at present, and the price close to the people makes people's investment threshold the lowest. Burmese rosewood has clear texture, delicate and even structure, and is very beautiful. Its color is fresh and elegant, suitable for making Chinese furniture, and the furniture made is high-end and fashionable, which meets the aesthetic needs of modern people.

Mahogany furniture is durable and has inherent practical value. It will not be corroded by moisture, nor will it be eaten by insects, and it will not be worn out for generations. Really green and pollution-free, helping modern families to create a higher-grade living environment. In addition to investment value, practical value is also very attractive.

Mahogany furniture has a history of 500-600 years, which has inherited the profound China culture. Investing in the collection of mahogany furniture not only has appreciation value, but also plays a role in promoting the excellent traditional furniture culture in China on a larger level.