Ming and Qing furniture through ancient charm

Knowledge articles

The material of the variety should be distinguished

There are many kinds of classical Chinese furniture, which are divided into large categories, including: benches, tables, beds, cabinets, doors and windows, couplets and other small pieces of different purposes.

Tables: including ç‚• table, ç‚• ç‚•, ç‚• case, fragrant table, wine table, half table, square table, strips, strips, articles, desks, books, painting tables, drawing cases, etc.;

Chairs and stools: including benches, poufs, crossovers, benches, chairs, thrones, etc.;

Bed type: including couch, arhat bed, canopy bed, folding bed, etc.

Cabinet type: including grid, bright cabinet, round cabinet, square corner cabinet, etc.;

Screen type: Screen is the general name of the screen, including a "screen" consisting of multiple fans, which can be folded or forwarded, and a "screen screen" with a base. The ancient screen is divided into a ground screen, a bed screen, a comb screen, a light screen, and a hanging screen;

Other categories: furniture that should not be classified into the above categories can only be placed in other categories, so the variety is quite complex, there are pen holders, boring cabinets, carrying boxes, all bearing plates, mirror tables, official suitcases and so on.

Chinese classical furniture materials are generally divided into two parts: "softwood" and "hardwood". "Softwood" (also known as firewood) refers to a variety of locally grown wood that is used to make furniture. In general, the hardness and strength of these woods are not as good as tropical hardwoods such as red sandalwood, huanghuali, wenge, iron mahogany, rosewood and the like. The most commonly used "softwood" in the production of Chinese classical furniture is as follows.

Beech: It is the most commonly used wood for furniture in northern China. There are more than 20 varieties of eucalyptus. After the coffin is cut open, its sapwood is yellowish brown, the core material is light brown, and the texture is expanded like feathers. The strength of the eucalyptus is medium, resistant to decay and easy to process.

Elm: It is mainly concentrated in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. The layers of eucalyptus are layered and richer than eucalyptus. Craftsmen often divide eucalyptus into three categories, jaundice, red scorpion and blood. Different ages cause differences in color and density. Older and red-haired people are called "blood sputum" and are most cherished.

Nanmu: More than 30 kinds of nanmu trees are found in the south of the Yangtze River, especially in the southwest. The best Nanmu is from Hainan. Phoebe is extremely resistant to corrosion and is often used for building materials or shipbuilding. Nanmu is easy to dry, and its wood is stable, it is not easy to crack, and the texture is fine. After polishing, the surface will produce a charming luster, often called "golden nanmu". Nanmu is a kind of very high-grade wood. Its color is light orange and slightly gray. The texture is light and elegant, the texture is gentle and soft, no shrinkage, and there is a burst of fragrance in the rain.

Walnut: Walnut is easily confused with nanmu. However, its wood surface texture is thicker, and the walnut color tends to golden brown or reddish brown compared with the olive brown of nanmu. Walnuts dry very slowly and are stable in wood.

Elm: It is found in all provinces of Jiangnan in China, while Taiwan and Fujian are rich. The tree has a large diameter, a wide material width, and a beautiful pattern, especially with a strong fragrance, which can make the insects avoid.

"Hardwood" refers to solid, meticulous wood. The most common "hardwood" is the following.

Red sandalwood: one of the most valuable woods in the world, mainly produced in the tropical regions of the South Sea Islands. China's Guangdong and Guangxi also produce rosewood, but the number is small. The red sandalwood is evergreen sub-arbor, high five or six feet tall, the wood is very strong, the color is red, and it sinks into the water. Sandalwood is divided into new and old. The old man is purple, the new one is red, and there are irregular crab claws.

Huanghua Pear: The color of rosewood is bright and the texture is clear and beautiful. There are such tree species in Guangdong and Guangxi, but the quantity is not much. The bulk of the materials are mainly imported. Rosewood also has new and old points. Old pear is also known as huanghuali. The color ranges from light yellow to purple red. The color is beautiful, and the texture is clear and fragrant. The new rosewood color is reddish, and the texture and color are slightly worse than the old pear.

Chicken wing wood: It is also called "杞梓木", named after the wooden texture resembles the wings of a chicken. This kind of wood is produced in Guangdong and Hainan Island in China. Because the wenge wood has different characteristics than the wooden textures such as rosewood and red sandalwood, the craftsmen need to measure each piece of wood repeatedly when making the furniture, and use the neat and beautiful parts of the texture as much as possible on the surface.

Redwood: Produced in Guangdong, Yunnan and the Nanyang Islands. The annual ring pattern is straight filament, the blinking is larger than the red sandalwood, and the color is similar to the red color. Among the hardwoods, the wood of the mahogany is second only to the red sandalwood, but the output of the mahogany is large, and it is easier to obtain, so the world regards the redwood as less expensive than the red sandalwood.

Collection articles

Ming and Qing furniture is the first choice

In recent years, the upsurge of collecting old furniture has arisen at home and abroad, and old furniture has become the object of collection by collectors and collectors. So, in the current collection market, what kind of furniture is the most valuable and most collectible? Mr. Ding Zhanjia said that Ming and Qing furniture, regardless of pattern carving, structural assembly, and surface polishing, strive to be perfect, and can be described as the highest quality of classical furniture. Ming and Qing furniture is the most valuable thing at the moment, it should be the first choice for collectors to collect classical furniture.

☆ old things are always popular

The reporter learned in the interview that, in line with the big trend, Ming and Qing furniture has become the first choice for more and more collectors to buy furniture. There are not many furniture in the Ming and Qing dynasties in the living room. Even if only a set of classical furniture is placed in the modern living room, it will also give the space a fascinating cultural charm, giving a harmonious and elegant beauty. The biggest advantage of buying Ming and Qing furniture is that you don't have to worry about the furniture you are not matching or outdated. Old things are always popular.

The purchase of Ming and Qing furniture collectors mainly depends on its four functions: First, it can upgrade the grade of the living room, the mahogany furniture in the Ming and Qing furniture represents a unique and distinguished identity; the second is the Ming and Qing furniture to the traditional Chinese culture and The interpretation of art can highlight the unique aesthetics of the master; the third is that Ming and Qing furniture accumulates China's heavy history and can help cultivate people's calm character; Fourth, Ming and Qing furniture have good value preservation performance. Ming and Qing furniture decoration rooms can often decorate and preserve the value of two.

In the past ten years, many famous overseas paintings, porcelains and jade collectors have turned to collect Ming and Qing furniture, the rich historical connotation of Ming and Qing furniture, and the characteristics of hardwood furniture "Millennium Prison", which makes China's Ming and Qing furniture at home and abroad. In the art market, it enjoys a high reputation and worth. In the process of Guardian Autumn Auction last year, the 1424th auction "Huanghua Pear and Yunlong Four-piece Cabinet" was sold under the fierce competition of collectors for nearly 10 million yuan, setting the highest record in Chinese and foreign classical furniture. The original record was a large yellow pear screen auctioned at Christie in New York in 1996 and sold for $1 million.

☆ How to collect Ming and Qing furniture?

Such a hot auction market has attracted more and more funds and Tibetans into the Ming and Qing furniture collections, making the upper and lower Ming and Qing furniture more and more difficult. For the ancient furniture collectors, how to collect the real Ming and Qing furniture in the market? Mr. Ding said that Ming and Qing furniture consists of two aspects, one is the real Ming and Qing furniture, that is, the furniture made during the Ming and Qing Dynasties to the Qing Dynasty for four or five hundred years. The craftsmen use the precious wood with hard and fine color, elegant color and gorgeous patterns. Production, so that some furniture has been passed down to the present. They have been repaired and sold, and they are expensive because of their cultural heritage value. The other type is imitation of Ming-style furniture, that is, the skilled workers have inherited the furniture production process since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the furniture produced is generally used. Made of good materials, so the price is very expensive. For collectors, attention should be paid to distinguishing the differences between the two types of furniture. Secondly, it should also be noted that the Ming and Qing furniture from the overall shape of the line is smooth and beautiful, the structure is reasonable, and the structure of antique furniture is too modern.

Mr. Ding said that the Ming and Qing furniture that are truly highly collectible are rarely circulated in the market, and are generally kept in the hands of collectors and not sold. Collecting enthusiasts must pay attention to the material when purchasing, to see whether it is rosewood, wenge, mahogany or rosewood. If a Ming and Qing furniture is marked as mahogany or rosewood, and the price is very cheap, it must not be true. If the price is true, it depends on its specific material, because each material is also divided into high, medium and low grades. For example, there are more than ten kinds of rosewood, and the price per cubic meter is from several thousand to hundreds of thousands. Yuan has it. Under the premise that it is difficult to distinguish the authenticity, collectors must go to reputable manufacturers and stores to buy, or find someone who knows how to go.

Discriminating

Seven strokes help you identify true and false

At the moment, the heat of old furniture collection continues to heat up, and the elements of Chinese classical home are very popular. Amoy "old furniture" seems to be a trend, a fashion. However, ancient furniture, like other cultural relics, has a falsification phenomenon, and the method of making fakes is becoming more and more sophisticated. The falsification of ancient furniture has become a thorny issue for every furniture collection hobby and the inability of researchers to avoid. Mr. Ding Zhanjia told reporters that classical furniture seems to be indistinguishable, but if you usually touch the market, understand some common sense of furniture, and master some of the following techniques, then it will be easier to identify ancient furniture.

First, see if the pulp is natural. Old furniture is generally in the position that the user's hand often touches, and a naturally formed patina appears. The new imitation of the patina is either unnatural or made in places that are not often touched.

Second, look at the legs and feet of the furniture whether there are signs of fading and damp. In the wet areas of the South, furniture is usually placed directly on the mud, which can happen for a long time.

Third, look at the floor and drawer boards of the furniture. For example, the old table and the boring cabinet, the bottom plate and the drawer board have an old-fashioned look. Then look at the drawer side panels, there should be chamfered lines on the sides to avoid hurting your hands. It is also very important to see that the blink of an eye is square, and the tip of the skull is locked. If you see two round eyes in the blink of an eye, it means that it is machined, and it must be a new imitation.

Fourth, look at the wood grain. Some furniture will have uneven wood grain on the surface, but if you look carefully, whether it is rubbed with a wire brush is correct with the original wood grain. Hard rubbed wood has always an unnatural feeling.

Fifth, look at the traces of renovation. Some of the cloth chairs are refurbished, and the original chair ring will leave a dense nail hole. This chair is old. Some rattan chairs, the original vine surface is rotten, leaving the eyes of the vines, you can see them when you turn them over.

Six, look at the copper job. If the copper work of the old furniture is original, it should be rubbed for decades or even hundreds of years. Copper jobs include face sheets, hinges, hinges, handles, wrap angles, bezels, lock faces, etc. Some of the better-quality furniture will also be made of white copper. It will be fascinating for a long time. . Some copper jobs will have a variety of patterns, such as animals, flowers, auspicious characters, etc. The craftsmanship is hard to imagine today. Some folks have very strong patterns, and they can also distinguish the regional style and the style of the times, thus obtaining precious humanistic information. There are also some copper jobs for too long, although there is no patina, it will leave traces of rust, a little green rust, or the surface is corroded, these are the key to distinguish the authenticity of old furniture.

Seven, look at the sculpture. The identification of the authenticity of old furniture can also be examined from the level of style and engraving. In the past, when the furniture was made, it was put wider in working hours, and the craftsman's mentality was quite calm, finely carved, and round and natural. Nowadays, in order to reduce the cost, the new imitation furniture is often in a hurry. It will be exposed on the engraving, the circle is not smooth enough, and the square is not strong enough.

Mr. Ding said that there are many imitations in Ming and Qing furniture in the market. The identification of old furniture in Ming and Qing Dynasties should be judged by many factors such as material, year, integrity and exquisiteness. It is determined that the material of Ming and Qing furniture can be determined by observing the grain and the weight of the enamel. In addition to materials, the year is also an important factor in determining the value of furniture in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Maintenance articles

Furniture maintenance needs care

Ancient furniture is a handicraft that has both practical value and ornamental value. If it is to be preserved for a long time, it should be effectively maintained and maintained.

1. Do not wipe with a damp cloth. Wet cloth is the natural enemy of ancient furniture. Since the moisture in the wet cloth is mixed with the lime sand, it is easy to form particles, and once the furniture surface is rubbed, it is easy to cause damage to the furniture. Therefore, it is best to use a soft brush to remove dust, then gently wipe with dry cotton cloth. If the furniture is stained, wipe it with a water-based or oily cleaner.

2. Avoid excessive sunlight or moisture. Excessive sunlight or moisture can damage the material of ancient furniture, causing the wood to crack, or crisp and easy to fold. Therefore, the ancient furniture should be kept dry without being exposed to excessive sunlight.

3. When carrying or moving furniture, it should be lifted gently. Never pull on the ground to avoid paint stripping, scratching and abrasion.

4. The ancient furniture of the collection should be waxed and maintained frequently. The dust should be clear before waxing, otherwise it will form wax spots or cause abrasion and scratches. Never use car wax. Generally, wax is applied every 2-3 weeks. If the furniture is scratched or lost, it is best to ask the expert to repair it in time.

5. Do not place cold or overheated items directly on the furniture surface. Too cold or overheated utensils will give the furniture a hard-to-erase mark. When placing the items on the furniture, first put a soft film on the furniture and gently handle it in the vertical direction to avoid damaging the furniture paint film.

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