Solid wood furniture is both environmentally friendly and full of cultural heritage. In recent years, solid wood furniture has become more and more popular among people. What materials are there for solid wood furniture? What is the difference between common solid wood furniture materials?

Elm is the most commonly used wood for furniture in northern China. There are more than 20 varieties of eucalyptus. The tallest eucalyptus can grow to more than 30 meters and can be up to 1 meter in diameter. 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 eucalyptus is not easy to dry and is also prone to cracking. The strength of the eucalyptus is medium, resistant to decay and easy to process.

Beech: Also written as "椐木" or "椇木", eucalyptus is heavy, sturdy, impact resistant, easy to bend under steam, can be shaped, and nail performance is good. It is a unique wood in Jiangnan with clear texture, uniform wood texture, soft and smooth color. It is heavier than most ordinary hardwoods and belongs to the upper middle level in all wood hardness rankings. In China, eucalyptus is mainly concentrated in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui. The eucalyptus can grow to more than 30 meters and can reach a diameter of 1.5 meters. The layers of eucalyptus are layered and richer than eucalyptus. Suzhou craftsmen call it “treasure pattern”. The eucalyptus wood is harder than ordinary wood, but it is not hardwood. Among the furniture materials used in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the coffin has an important position and has been valued since ancient times. Elm is a common material for making furniture in Suzhou. There are also many eucalyptus furniture in the north. Many of them are made up of Ming style and workmanship with Huanghua Pear. They are regarded by craftsmen and collectors. Jiangsu artisans often divide eucalyptus into three categories: jaundice, red peony and blood sputum. Different ages cause differences in color and density. Older and red-haired people are called "bloody", which is most cherished.

Nanmu: It is often mentioned in the literature of the Ming Dynasty that Nanmu is a good material for furniture. Phoebe wood is often used to make cabinets and bookshelves and can also be used to decorate cabinet doors or make stationery. Phoebe grows slowly, the trunk is straight, the height of the tree is between 10 and 40 meters, and the diameter is between 50 and 100 cm. More than 30 species of nanmu 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 the wood is stable. It is not easy to crack. The texture of the wood is delicate. After polishing, the surface will produce a charming luster. It is often called “golden nanmu”, which is a kind of high-grade wood. Its color is light orange and slightly gray. The texture is elegant and quiet, the texture is gentle and soft, no shrinkage, and there is a burst of fragrance in the rain. The southern provinces are all produced, but Sichuan is the best. The court of the Ming Dynasty was heavily used. At present, the Forbidden City in Beijing and the ancient buildings in Beijing are mostly constructed of Nanmu. Nanmu is not rotted and has a fragrance. The Royal Library, the Golden Paint Throne, and the interior decoration are mostly made of Nanmu. Important buildings such as Wenyuan Pavilion, Le Shoutang, Taihe Hall and Changling have Nanmu decoration and furniture, and are often used in conjunction with red sandalwood. It is a pity that many people do not know this today. They often regard it as a fetish mentality. They feel that the quality is not strong or heavy, and the color is not deep and not bright, so they are discarded. Insiders regard the texture as follows: Jinshen, Douban, Xiangnan, and Longan. In addition, in Shanxi and other places, it is often called "Southwood" such as mahogany, yellow pear and so on. The original intention should be wood from the south. It sounds very easy to be confused with this "nanmu", but I don't know.

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. There are several varieties of walnut wood in China that are suitable for high quality furniture. “True walnut trees” are generally grown in North China and Northwest China. This is a deciduous tree that grows to 20 meters high and is walnut-yellow. Its sapwood is light in color, and its heartwood is reddish brown or chestnut brown, sometimes even purple. Walnuts dry very slowly, but the wood is stable after that. Since "true walnut trees" are generally used to eat their fruit instead of being used as wood, "Manchurian walnut tree" is often used to replace it. "Manchurian walnut wood" is found in both North and Northeast China, and its color is lighter. There are also “wild walnut trees” in Central China and East China as well as in Yunnan.

Shanxi Luliang and Taihang Ershan are rich in walnuts. Walnut wood is the finest material for Jin to make furniture. It has a hardwood-like luster, its texture is fine and asexual, easy to engrave, and its color is gray and soft. Its products are both in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, most of which are superior. Available for storage. Its wood features only fine-like needle-like brown eyes and a light yellow filament-like annual ring. Weight and eucalyptus.

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