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Last Updated: 27th Apr 2024

What type of wood is Chinese furniture made out?

Chinese furniture can be made out of a variety hard and softwoods. It is also available in lacquer and bamboo.



What is Chinese wood, you ask?

Material. Material. ?, which means "red wood". These woods are dense than water, fine-grained and rich in oils and resins.

You might also wonder what kind of furniture the ancient Chinese used. The floor mat was the first piece that people could sit on when the Chinese created it. Many prototypes of wooden furniture were based on the sitting mat. These included chopping boards with legs and slicing boards for the lap, as well as a variety of tables and chopping boards. Platforms were used by wealthy and powerful Chinese.

What is huanghuali?

Huanghuali, also known as "yellow-flowering pear" wood, can be described as a rare rosewood species. It is mostly produced in Hainan province. Once, it was used to decorate imperial abodes. It is botanically known as Dalbergiaodorifera. Due to the limited supply and increased demand, Huanghuali has seen a sharp rise in its price over recent years.

Wood is a yin and yang.

The Wood person is outgoing, socially aware, and expansive. The wood element seeks out ways to grow and expand. This element is associated with the liver (yin), gall bladder, eyes, and tendons.