What are the types and characteristics of furniture in the Ming Dynasty?

First, the characteristics of Ming-style furniture.

1.The shape is concise and line-based.

Strict proportional relationships are the basis of furniture styling. When we look at the furniture of the Ming Dynasty, the proportion of parts and parts, the proportion of decoration and the overall form, are extremely symmetrical and coordinated. And it is very consistent with the functional requirements, there is no redundancy, and the overall feeling is a combination of lines.

The lines of each part of it are straight and beautiful. Rigidity and softness, the lines are stiff but not stiff, soft but not weak, showing the beauty of conciseness, simplicity, elegance and generosity.

2.The structure is rigorous and the workmanship is fine.

The mortise and tenon structure of Ming Dynasty furniture is very scientific. No nails and less glue, not affected by the humidity or dryness of natural conditions, the production of edge accumulation and other practices. Between the parts with a large span, the tooth plate, the tooth strip, the coupon mouth, the dwarf old, the card flower, etc., are not only beautiful, but also strengthen the firmness.

The structural design of Ming Dynasty furniture is an excellent combination of science and art.

3.The decoration is moderate, simple and appropriate.

The decoration techniques of furniture in the Ming Dynasty can be said to be diverse, carving, carving, inlaying, and depiction, all of which are used. However, it is not carved, but according to the overall requirements, to make appropriate local decoration. It can be described as appropriate and decent, the icing on the cake.

4.The wood is hard and beautifully grained.

The wood texture of Ming Dynasty furniture is natural and beautiful. Making full use of the grain advantages of wood and giving full play to the natural beauty of hardwood materials is another prominent feature of hardwood furniture in the Ming Dynasty. When the craftsmen make it, in addition to the fine workmanship, they do not add lacquer decoration or large-scale decoration, and give full play to and make full use of the color and texture of the wood itself, so as to form their own unique aesthetic taste and unique style.

2. Ming-style furniture can be divided into five categories:

1.Chairs, stools, piers and other seats, the Ming Dynasty mainly includes chairs, circle chairs, four-headed official hat chairs, southern official hat chairs, backrest chairs, pestle chairs, and poufs.

2.Tables, cases, several and other bearings, the tables of the Ming Dynasty were divided into waist tables and non-waist tables; The case is divided into long plans and articles, and there are warping cases and flat cases at both ends of the case; There are several incense and kang points.

3.Cabinets, cabinets, grids, boxes and other storage utensils, one drawer of the cabinet is called the stuffy cabinet, two drawers are called the second cabinet, and the third drawer is called the third cabinet; The cabinet is divided into rounded corner cabinets, square corner cabinets, and bright grid cabinets; Boxes are rectangular and square.

4.Beds, couches, thrones, for bedding and living utensils, such furniture in the Ming Dynasty mainly includes arhat beds, frame beds, couches and bed-type chairs.

5.screens and other furniture, screens have interstitial screens and enclosed screens; Other homes have mirror stands and hangers.