With the development of social economy, science and technology change with each passing day, the types of furniture are gradually increasing, the functions are constantly improving, and the accuracy is getting higher and higher.

However, for thousands of years of furniture history, Chinese classical furniture can be divided into “five categories” in principle according to different functions:

Chairs and benches, tables, beds, cabinets and racks, miscellaneous items. These ancient furniture not only has a practical function, but also serves as an encyclopedia.

It reflects the ancient people’s aesthetic taste, science and technology, and living habits. It is a cultural relic, a culture, and a resource with unlimited appreciation potential. chairs

Before the Han Dynasty, people did not have a seat. They usually used MATS made of thatch, leaves and animal skins to sit on the ground.

It was not until a seat called “Hu bed” was introduced into the Central Plains from outside China that there was a chair and stool in the true sense.

Later, after the full development of the Tang Dynasty, the chair was separated from the name Hu bed, called chair. Table case

Table table has a high status in ancient Chinese culture. It is the product of Chinese etiquette culture, and it is also an indispensable tool for etiquette reception.

In ancient China, there was a strict hierarchical system for table tables.

For example, the offering table is mainly used to pay tribute to the deceased elders and the ancestors;

The Eight Immortals square table is mainly used to receive important guests. For example, “Please sit down” refers to the south-facing left seat at the Eight Immortals square table;

Bed couch

The history of the bed can be traced back to the time of the Shennong family. At that time, it was only a seat for resting and entertaining guests. It was not until the Six Dynasties that the high-legged sitting and sleeping seat appeared.

“Bed” and “couch” in the era of sitting on the floor, there is a division of labor.

The bed body is large, can be a seat, also for the sleeper; The couch is small and used only for seating.

Garden table is mainly used for family dinner, family reunion.