Chinese furniture has a wide range of connotations, including Chinese classical furniture and new Chinese furniture. Chinese classical furniture refers to the old Chinese furniture that was produced in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and even earlier. Ming and Qing furniture is the most mature and prosperous in the history of China's furniture development, with diverse shapes and a large number of remaining, so the current ancient furniture market is dominated by Ming style and Qing style furniture. An old piece of furniture with beautiful materials, elegant style, exquisite structure and exquisite craftsmanship has profound humanistic connotation and timeless artistic vitality, which makes people enjoy the artistic influence and beauty. At the same time, because of its unique historical and cultural value, Has a large appreciation space.

Since the development of Chinese furniture, pure classical furniture has more new forms, usage methods and matching methods, and new developments have been connotation. Modern people follow the style of classical furniture, using traditional furniture materials, incorporating modern elements, emphasizing humanity and functionality. After continuous derivation and development, they are presented in front of us, in addition to the new high-tech "high imitation" furniture, more The innovative work, which is both modern and classic, is called new Chinese furniture.

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Chinese furniture is popular in modern interior design. Its smooth structural lines and the texture of the material itself exude a charming charm. Chinese furniture is as esteemed by traditional Chinese culture: introverted and noble style is revealed in the details. Chinese furniture is mostly made of solid wood, and wood can be divided into hardwood and softwood according to firmness.

hardwood

The exquisite ancient furniture is mostly made of hardwood. Most of them are dense and solid in texture, elegant in color and vivid in pattern. Because the wood is stable, the furniture produced is also very long. The common hardwoods nowadays include red sandalwood, huanghuali, chicken wing wood and rosewood.

1, red sandalwood Since ancient times, red sandalwood is considered to be the most valuable wood, its texture is solid, and the production speed is slow, whether it is raw materials or furniture materials, it is difficult to exceed one foot. Therefore, most of the furniture is made up of several pieces, which is quite rare and rare if there is a whole sheet. The color of the red sandalwood is mostly purple and black, almost no texture, but the quiet and noble is not comparable to other woods.

2, Huanghuali huanghuali mostly appeared on Ming style furniture. The yellow pears are densely wooded, ranging in color from light yellow to dark brown, and the texture is either hidden or vivid. Generally, the longer the huanghuali furniture is used, the brighter the color is, and it is more suitable for modern space.

3, chicken wing wood is the same as other hardwood, chicken wing wood texture is solid, texture purple brown and dark, delicate and delicate. Later generations use their lines to make them more fluid and inject new ideas into the tradition.

4, the really good wood of the rosewood is similar to red sandalwood, but the gloss and color are slightly lighter. The color is warm and the output is high.

cork

There are many types of cork, made into furniture, and the price is more acceptable to most people. In addition to a small number of softwoods such as eucalyptus and nanmu, the material is durable and stable, and other softwoods are soft and soft, and are suitable for making small furniture and detailed carvings, such as decorative patterns. Whether the wood is good or not is related to the fineness of the pattern. Many birds and animals, fruits and vegetables are carved with soft wood. Many corkes are often used in combination with hardwoods, and eucalyptus, eucalyptus, pine and fir are common softwoods.

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Element 1: Tailored, measuring the size of the space, and determining the amount of furniture purchased

According to the use of the room and the size of the area to determine, do not blindly pursue the number of pieces, the number of sets. By measuring the size and area of ​​the living room, and then according to your own living habits, lifestyle and indoor needs, conceive the layout, so that the furniture flat and facade dimensions match the area and height of the room. In a small room, the type and quantity of furniture should not be too much, otherwise the room will become crowded and disorderly. You can measure and calculate the size of the space yourself, decide how high, how wide, and how long the home you need to buy. You can also hand over the indoor plan to the professional designers, who will arrange the space and provide the right size and quantity of furniture. .

For example, you need to buy bedroom furniture, before measuring the size of the bedroom, and the acceptable size of the furniture, have a general understanding of the overall layout of the bedroom. Generally, a large bedroom with a size of more than 20 square meters can be added with furniture such as bedside tables, wardrobes, dressing tables, tables and chairs after the bed is placed. However, care should be taken not to affect the access and space of people, and to reserve the space for expansion of wooden furniture. Because wooden furniture is prone to thermal expansion and contraction, it is best to reserve 5-10 when measuring. Centimeter space.

Element 2: Know yourself and know the size of the furniture

To purchase furniture, you should carefully measure the scale of the furniture itself, and consider buying it to put the interior harmonious or not. In general, large furniture is placed in a large space, and smaller furniture is placed in a small space. The use of large furniture in general public spaces can create an independent sense of space, while the use of small furniture is lack of air; while the small-bedroom houses generally use smaller-sized furniture, which is more in line with the layout and economic conditions, if the furniture is too large The space is closed and there is no room for maneuver. Different furniture has different functional sizes to meet the requirements of human body use. Generally, the middle of the writing desk has a height of more than 58 cm, the middle clearance is more than 52 cm, the seat of the chair is 42 or 44 cm high, and the width of the armchair is more than 46 cm.

Element 3: Harmony and unity, determine the style, style and color of the furniture.

Style planning

Style refers to the style of the furniture. Traditional Chinese furniture mainly refers to the relatively stable furniture style gradually formed in the Qing Dynasty, including chairs, tables, tables, beds, cabinets, screen frames, and other furniture such as boxes and urns. The styles of traditional furniture have been continuously refurbished and changed. Up to now, modern Chinese furniture has become more comfortable, light, practical, light, multi-functional or combined.

Basic style of traditional furniture

Several cases

A few, originally the reliance on squatting, called the affair, and then with the change of sitting posture, the feet gradually increased, similar to the long table. A few square or four-legged, or round three-legged, more styles, unique style. Several types of homes have flowers, incense, coffee table, strips, and a few.

The case was originally a tray for food in ancient times, and later evolved into a long-shaped table, that is, a strip case, which has two shapes, a flat case and a squat case, which are generally used for furnishings and antiques. The case furniture also has case, case, book, and case.

Chair stool

The chair stool is a commonly used seat. The chair is a seat with a backrest and an armrest, and the stool is not; in the shape, the chair is smaller than the stool; the stool has a stool, a square stool, a bench, a stool, etc., and is practical and non-decorative; Common furniture is the chair, the chair, the back chair, the official hat chair, the rose chair, the armchair and the armchair, the treasure chair, the treasure seat and so on. Its materials are exquisite, and the production is exquisite, integrating practicality and decoration.

Table class

The table-top family has a long table, a square table, a desk, a round table, a table, a wine table, a piano table, and a table. It is usually made of fine wood such as red sandalwood and rosewood. The shape is steady and dignified, the workmanship is meticulous, and the decoration is elegant. These furnitures are widely used in people's daily life, and have a high artistic appreciation in addition to practicality.

Bed type

The bed is a bed with a long history. A couch is a bed with no bed and other devices. It is narrow and generally reserved for rest and hospitality. The couch furniture mainly includes Luohan couch and chaise couch. The bed generally refers to a bedding for sleep, and the common bed type has a stepping bed, a canopy bed, an Arhat bed, and the like.

Cabinet class

Cabinets and cabinets are furniture for storing items. The original cabinet was short-formed and gradually increased. It developed into the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the style of the cabinet was colorful. The ancient cabinet shape is large, there are two pairs of doors, and there are horizontal partitions in the door. There are many styles. The cabinet class has a bookcase, a closet, a stuffy cabinet, a corner cabinet, a square corner cabinet, a bright cabinet, and the like.

Screen frame

The screen frame is a screen and shelf furniture. The screen is used to separate the space, wind and shade the furniture, including folding screen, seat screen, screen, hanging screen and so on. The frame furniture is decorative and practical furniture in ancient furniture. The common styles include bookshelves, hangers, washbasin frames, and shelf frames.

other

In addition to the several types of furniture described above, there are many other furniture, collectively referred to as miscellaneous. It is mainly the furniture left over from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Republic of China. There are boxes, such as birthday decorations, gift boxes, and play boxes for wedding gifts. Boxes, such as official printing boxes, medicine bottles, painting boxes, jewelry boxes, etc. The mirror table, that is, the dressing table, is small and exquisite, and has a beautiful shape. There are also a variety of carrying boxes and baskets.

Style planning

Style refers to the general characteristics of furniture's shape, texture, color, scale, proportion, etc. In a certain environment, furniture formed by different materials, structures, shapes, colors, etc. has a unique style, which can also be said to be embodied in furniture. Emotion and taste. It depends on the gender, age, occupation, experience and special hobbies of the furniture user.

In general, Chinese furniture can be divided into three types: antique furniture, antique furniture and old work. Most of the current antique furniture comes from Beijing, Hebei, Guangzhou, Fujian and Shanxi. The dynasty dates back to the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China. The characteristics of different places are different. Antique furniture uses the current materials to imitate Ming and Qing furniture. And Qing style furniture. The old-fashioned new work is to improve the antique furniture and add modern practical functions.

Practical "five strokes" to make old furniture new

The rise of the classical furniture boom has made the old furniture that once fell in the old-fashioned market follow the "baby". People are rushing to "snap" these old furniture, which are both practical and collectible.

However, the collection should also pay attention to the health hazards in these old furniture. After all, most of these old furniture are old and often wandering around, and it is easy to produce all kinds of pollution, such as biological pollution of the original conditions of use, contamination of various parasites such as eggs and mites in wood.

In fact, for this old "baby", you can clean it like this. The following "five strokes" can't be tried, enough to make your ancient furniture look new:

The first trick: get the outdoor open space, use the natural sunlight to achieve the dehumidification effect, but also remove the musty smell caused by the age. It is worth noting that it is forbidden to expose to the sun in the hot sun, so as not to cause the furniture to crack.

The second measure: use a high-powered blower to remove the floating dust and dirt on the surface of the old furniture, but avoid rubbing with a damp cloth, otherwise it will cause damage to the furniture paint surface.

The third measure: You can apply disinfectant water to kill the eggs in the old furniture. It is worth noting that it is best to dilute a small amount of disinfectant with water, immerse a piece of cotton cloth in it, wring it out completely, and then wipe it.

The fourth measure: some old furniture will have cement paste, paint and other adhesives, which can be removed by physical means, such as fine knife scraping and grinding.

The fifth measure: If you do not intend to retain the original paint, you can also rinse with water. In the deeper scales such as sputum and sputum, you can rinse with alkaline water.

Fashion Chinese furniture purchase tips

If you don't want to change the original modern atmosphere, you can take the Western and Chinese 7:3 distribution in proportion, and choose some light-colored and elegant items on the jewelry to match the tension of Chinese furniture.

Chinese furniture should be used by modern people. How to preserve the traditional style and style in design, and make it more comfortable and comfortable? What issues should be paid attention to when purchasing and placing?

Suitable size and bold innovative use

Antique old furniture is basically not suitable for modern home use. The new Chinese furniture should be improved in size and height. It can be changed in size and height according to height and living habits. Due to the large or small difference in the shape of the new Chinese furniture, many new functions and new usages have been derived, that is, for the present.

For example, the large cabinets used to make medicine cabinets are now used as bookshelves and TV cabinets.

New materials that are easier to maintain, new prices that are easier to own

Modern Chinese furniture pays attention to "new wood new" or "old wood new". At present, the old material of eucalyptus is used more, and it takes a long time for the natural dry wood to be stable, especially suitable for Beijing's dry climate. The furniture of “old new materials” is generally about a quarter of the price of antique furniture. If the budget is not sufficient, but prefers the texture of old wood, it will be a good choice.

Newly treated mahogany, such as new mahogany, eucalyptus, and eucalyptus, grown in South America and Africa, are the main materials for “new wood new”. These woods are relatively common and have an advantage over traditional old furniture in terms of price. Under normal circumstances, modern products of the same kind are 2,000 to 4,000 yuan cheaper than ancient ones.

One-piece purchase and pure Chinese layout points

Chinese and Western styles: If you don't want to change the original modern atmosphere, you can take the Western and Chinese 7:3 distribution in proportion, and also choose some light and elegant items on the jewelry to match the tension of Chinese furniture. In addition, a small amount of Chinese single-piece furniture can be placed in a relatively convergent position indoors, such as some corners, not grabbing attention, but also reflect the subtle beauty of Chinese furniture, while solving the problem of closing the corners of the living room.

Pure Chinese style: For a large number of families who choose Chinese furniture, it is necessary to pay attention to the lighting, the ground and the wall to face it, warm light, elegant pale yellow wall, dark floor and rustic colors such as bluestone. It is the best supporting role for Chinese furniture. The richly colored ornaments, such as gold, dark green, purple, dark blue, and red, all help to reduce the sense of dignity caused by Chinese furniture. On the other hand, Chinese-style furniture is heavy in color and tends to be dull and dark. Therefore, Chinese-style study rooms preferably have large-area windows that allow air to circulate and introduce natural light and outdoor scenery. In the past, people will also create some small landscapes in and out of the house to set off the quietness of the indoors.

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