In today's rapidly evolving world, as our economic level continues to progress, our priorities in furniture selection have shifted.
We are no longer solely concerned with style and practicality; instead, we place greater emphasis on environmental sustainability and originality. As a result, solid wood furniture has gained popularity among an increasing number of people.
The price of solid wood furniture varies depending on the chosen wood material. For instance, mahogany furniture tends to be expensive, while rubberwood and pine furniture are more budget-friendly options.
The world of solid wood encompasses a wide range of species, with hundreds of options available. But how do we determine which wood is "good"?
From a customer's perspective, factors such as durability, aesthetic appeal, and cost-effectiveness are of paramount importance.
Customers often perceive all solid wood to be similar, but in reality, there are significant differences in texture and grain patterns among different wood types, which can impact the price.
From a carpenter's standpoint, stability in wood properties is a key consideration. This includes assessing the wood's susceptibility to expansion and contraction under various conditions such as dryness, cold, wetness, or heat.
Carpenters also value wood with excellent color and grain appearance, the absence of any peculiar odors, and high customer acceptance.
Broadly speaking, solid wood can be categorized into miscellaneous woods, mahogany, standard baked woods, and fine woods for furniture.
Miscellaneous woods encompass materials like pine, birch, and paulownia. Ash wood, for example, features straight grain and a rough texture. It is heavy, and hard, and boasts high toughness and strength, making it highly resistant to impact.
Ashwood performs exceptionally well in wood processing, painting, and polishing, and exhibits strong corrosion resistance. It is commonly used in high-grade American furniture and simple-style furniture. Ashwood is primarily sourced from North America and Europe.
Elmwood is predominantly imported from Europe, North America, and other regions. It showcases a fine texture, excellent finish, and a hard texture, making it highly resistant to wear and tear. Elmwood is also easy to process and is frequently utilized in building materials, furniture production, as well as window and door making.
It finds extensive use in temple construction for its structural qualities, often employed for wood flooring and center columns that highlight its natural wood grain.
Rubberwood, obtained from rubber latex production, stands out for its short growth cycle and widespread availability, making it an environmentally friendly choice. Rubberwood is characterized by its toughness, resistance to cracking, good wear resistance, and excellent load-bearing performance.
It boasts a uniform texture and strong plasticity. However, it contains a high sugar content, making it susceptible to corrosion and insect damage, and prone to color changes over time.
Oak, belonging to the Quercus genus in the beech family, is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. It is divided into two main types: red oak and white oak.
Walnut is another esteemed wood material, with extensive cultivation in Europe, America, and Asia. Walnut wood typically exhibits a darker color and black walnut, primarily found in North America, is particularly favored for furniture production.
Black walnut offers excellent moldability and showcases a glossy, saturated, and rich color. Its darker tone makes it especially suitable for contemporary Chinese-style home decor, appealing to those with a preference for a slightly more mature aesthetic.
The increasing focus on environmental sustainability and originality has led to a rise in the demand for solid wood furniture.
