Furniture refers to the major categories of appliances and facilities essential for human beings to maintain normal life, engage in production practice and carry out social activities, and it is also an important basis for the establishment of working and living space. The following is a detailed description of the furniture:
i. Definition and Interpretation
furniture, that is, household appliances, can also be called fashionable life words, the basic interpretation of household appliances, mainly refers to wood, but also including cooking utensils. From a historical point of view, furniture has experienced a long process of development, and its form and function are constantly enriched and improved with the changes of the times.
II. Function and Classification
- function the function of furniture is the forerunner and the driving force for the development of furniture. Different furniture has different functions, such as supporting furniture (stool, chair, sofa, bed, etc.) is mainly for people to sit and lie down. According to the class furniture (such as tables, bookshelves, etc.) for people to lean on, desk work, but also has the function of storage items; Storage furniture (such as wardrobes, cabinets, etc.) is mainly used for storing items.
- Classification:
- classification according to basic functions: support class, depending on class, storage class, etc.
- Classification according to the function of building space: civil furniture, office furniture, hotel furniture, school furniture, commercial display furniture, shared space and environment furniture, hospital furniture, etc.
- Classified by constituent materials: wooden furniture, bamboo and rattan furniture, organic material furniture, metal furniture, stone furniture, etc.
- According to the structural form of classification: frame furniture (mainly bar structure furniture) and so on.
III. History and Development
chinese furniture has a long history, has experienced the evolution process from simple to complex beauty. During the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, the furniture was mainly bronze ritual vessels, simple, vigorous, mysterious and majestic. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, lacquered wood furniture began to appear with bright colors and decorated with relief patterns. During the Qin and Han Dynasties, furniture types further developed into beds, couches, cases, screens, etc. By the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Hu Bei was introduced from the Western Regions to the Central Plains, and people’s living style began to the Central Plains, the varieties and styles of furniture have gradually evolved from low to high. Since then, with the exchange and integration of various ethnic cultures and arts, as well as the development of handicrafts and architectural technology, the shape and types of furniture have been continuously enriched and improved, and finally reached the peak of Chinese traditional furniture art in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Two styles of “Ming-style furniture” and “Qing-style furniture” were formed.
IV. Status and Trends
nowadays, furniture has become an indispensable part of people’s daily life. Its types and styles are various, and the materials used are different, which meet the needs of different people and occasions. At the same time, with the progress of science and technology and the improvement of people’s living standards, the design and production of furniture are paying more and more attention to the development trend of humanization, environmental protection and intelligence. For example, the emergence of smart home furniture makes the furniture not only have traditional use functions, but also can be connected with the smart home system to realize remote control, voice interaction and other functions, which brings more convenience and comfort to people’s lives.
V. Purchase and Maintenance
when purchasing furniture, consumers should pay attention to the quality, material, design style and price of furniture. High-quality furniture should be made of environmentally friendly materials, stable and durable structure, beautiful design and ergonomic principles. At the same time, consumers should also choose the right furniture style and color according to their own needs and preferences. When maintaining furniture, you should pay attention to keeping the furniture clean and dry, and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun or humid environment to avoid furniture deformation, cracking or mold problems. In addition, the furniture should be regularly maintained and maintained to extend its service life and maintain its good appearance and performance.
In summary, furniture, as an indispensable category of appliances and facilities in human daily life and social activities, plays a vital role in people’s lives. With the changes of the times and the development of science and technology, the design and production of furniture will continue to innovate and progress to meet people’s growing needs and expectations.