I don’t know what’s going on, but more and more people around me are starting to talk about mahogany furniture.
Maybe it's because of age?
Maybe it’s because I’ve seen a lot of panel furniture that will fall apart after two years of use, but suddenly I feel like it’s still an item passed down from my ancestors, which makes me feel at ease.
To be honest, once they step into the deep-water mahogany market, most people are in the same situation as me at the beginning, in a state of complete ignorance.
What kind of wood is mahogany?
Be sincere and don't listen to salesmen who are trying to fool you, such as "old mahogany" and "imported rosewood". Just listening to it will make you feel dizzy.
We have to recognize that dead truth - the national standard.
According to the book of GB/T18107-2017, mahogany is limited to 5 genera and 8 categories , and 29 species are among them.
Mahogany furniture belongs to specific categories, such as rosewood, rosewood, rosewood, rosewood, wenge, etc. Only those made of these 29 specifically selected types of wood can be qualified as items called mahogany furniture.
Before buying, be sure to ask him to show the wood ID card. It is best to write the scientific name in black letters on white paper in the contract, but don't be afraid of trouble. If this step is omitted, there will be traps later.
How to see through the quality of workmanship at a glance?
Those with a shiny surface are not necessarily really good.
Let me teach you a trick, don’t just stare at the table, lie down and look at its bottom and dark corners .
A truly good master works hard where you can't see it.
Rub your fingers vigorously, and it will be as smooth and silky as a baby's skin. There will be no burrs or waves at all. This must be ensured.
Let’s take a look at those joints again. The essence of mahogany is the mortise and tenon joints. The two structures must fit tightly, making it almost impossible to see any gaps.
If you use glue to make a fool of yourself, or use iron nails, then the furniture will basically be declared scrapped, let alone passed down to future generations. Even if it is only used for a few years, it will become unstable.
Also, knock on the panel.
The sound must be crisp and full, as clear and thick as the sound of "dang-dang". If it sounds hollow, then you may have some white skin or scraps stuffed inside.
Why stick to the brand and place of origin?
Novices, don't always think about going to the countryside to pick up leaks. That's not called picking up leaks, it's called paying tuition.
Look for a well-established brand, not that they don’t have a premium price, but that they have a drying room .
Redwood is most afraid of cracking and deformation. Large factories will cut the wood into slices and stay in the drying room for up to half a month to subdue the wood properties.
A small workshop is exposed to the sun, can you expect it to withstand the heating in the north?
Look for two places: Dongyang, Zhejiang and Xianyou, Fujian .
Dongyang craftsmanship, fine carving; Xianyou materials, high-end play.
If a businessman brags to you, "We are a Dongyang company," if you can pick up the conversation, he won't dare to fool you too much.
Which style is right for your home?
Don’t turn your home into an ancestral hall just to buy redwood.
Nowadays, a style called "New Chinese Style" is becoming popular. It combines traditional wood with modern fabrics and rock slabs. Its lines are simple and do not give people an overly heavy feeling. Even young people can like it.
If you encounter a situation where you have a lot of money and sufficient space, you might as well choose a set of Qing-style utensils with exquisite decorations such as dragons and phoenixes to place them, so that you can effectively create a majestic and majestic atmosphere in an instant.
If you like the minimalist Zen style, Ming-style furniture can be regarded as the pinnacle. It has elegant lines and has set an example for minimalism hundreds of years ago.
You need to think carefully and understand that the existence of furniture is to provide services to people. Do not make people be cautious in it. This is not called tasteful, but called suffering.
You get what you pay for, you have to have a scale in mind
The Burmese rosewood (Big Fruit Rosewood) with tiger skin texture is currently the king's choice with extremely cost-effective performance. It is a high-quality product. It only costs tens of thousands of yuan to purchase a set of furniture for the living room, which is durable and durable.
Hedgehog rosewood is more friendly to the people and suitable for beginners.
Moving upward, there are black rosewood and scarlet rosewood (also known as Cochin rosewood). Their prices can reach hundreds of thousands or even millions, and they are purchased for investment purposes.
Small-leaf red sandalwood with excellent texture and huanghuali with unique texture are at the top of collections. We ordinary people can only watch them and don't touch them easily.
To be honest, money is the most honest thing.
How can I sell a set of rosewood sofas to you for 20,000 to 30,000 yuan when the materials and labor are there?
Interest and funds must always be within your ability
Don't buy redwood just because of comparison.
This thing is addictive, and the more you look at it, the more expensive it becomes.
If you really love it and can financially support it, then you can buy a fine item from the Qianlong period or a complete set of study items, which will be a treasure passed down to future generations.
If you are short of money, buy a high-quality chair or a bed so that you can feel stable when sleeping every day. This is also a comfortable experience.
Even if you just buy one piece, place it in a corner, and occasionally caress the delicate and moist wood grain, your heart will feel calm.
In fact, in the final analysis, choosing mahogany is choosing a way of living.
In this era where everything is pursued quickly, there is a kind of behavior, which is to willingly pay for an item that can be preserved for hundreds of years. Such behavior itself is actually a romantic expression.
Even if it has some small cracks and some small flaws, they are all the breathing of wood and the marks left by time.
Don't be afraid that you don't understand. Just look at it slowly, touch it slowly, and you'll understand after you use it a few times.
I hope you can come across that destined piece of furniture.
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