Solid wood furniture is a distinctive part of Chinese culture. China has a wide variety of wood species, and wooden furniture embodies thousands of years of Chinese cultural heritage. That's why many families prefer solid wood furniture when choosing
Living Room Furniture. With the continuous improvement of the quality requirements for home life, solid wood furniture made from different materials has flourished in the market.
We, Dongguan Jindong Home Plastic Accessories Co., Ltd., are a professional factory specializing in the production of wooden home products. Our products include Living Room Furniture,
Storage Cabinet,
Wooden Table,
Wood Shelves, etc. Next, let's talk about the common types of Living Room Furniture, and their respective advantages and disadvantages.
I. Types of Wood for Solid Wood Furniture
Wood for furniture is generally divided into two categories: hardwood and softwood. Hardwood is not necessarily a hard material (it's more dense), and softwood is not necessarily a soft material (it has a lower density). The difference between hardwood and softwood is related to plant reproduction. Hardwood trees are angiosperms, and the seeds of these plants have a certain covering. Softwood comes from gymnosperms, and the seeds of these plants are uncovered and fall directly to the ground. Usually, hardwood trees are deciduous, while softwood trees are evergreen.
Hardwood includes cherry wood, oak, elm, birch, beech, etc. Generally, it has a higher price, but its quality is better than that of softwood. Softwood includes beech, nanmu, camphor, pine, fir, etc. There is a wide variety of softwood, and its price is acceptable to most people.
Tip: For furniture like
Wardrobes, beds, and dining tables, if you're looking for cost - effectiveness, softwood is a good choice for raw materials.
II. Grade Classification of Solid Wood Furniture
Low - grade Wood: Woods like pine and fir are relatively soft. They are often used as auxiliary materials for solid wood furniture, such as drawer boards and back panels. They can also be used to make children's furniture. They are inexpensive, natural, and environmentally friendly.
Mid - grade Wood: As a hardwood, rubber wood is widely used due to its low price, and even some well - known furniture brands use this material. Alder, birch, and oak are similar, and their prices are generally not high.
Mid - high - grade Wood: Beech and elm, commonly known as "Elm in the North, Beech in the South," have always been commonly used materials for folk furniture. Their prices are more affordable compared to high - grade imported wood and rosewood, and they combine both ornamental and practical value.
High - grade Wood: Most high - grade woods are imported and precious. Besides being used for high - end furniture, woods like black walnut, ash, and cherry are generally used as high - quality veneer materials for decorative purposes.
III. Introduction, Advantages, and Disadvantages of Various Woods
1. Pine
Pine is a coniferous plant, generally divided into two types: Masson pine and Scotch pine. Scotch pine is an important raw material for artificial fiberboard. Pine has a pleasant pine scent and a soft texture. It is the cheapest material for solid wood furniture and is widely used in mid - range solid wood furniture. Many log - style furniture and children's furniture are made of pine. However, pine is not suitable for making dining tables and chairs because these are frequently used items, and furniture made of pine may not last long.
Advantages: Inexpensive, natural, environmentally friendly, not easy to deform, with clear and beautiful grain, strong elasticity and breathability, good heat conductivity, and easy to maintain.
Disadvantages: Soft texture, prone to cracking, not resistant to bumps, and unable to bear heavy loads.
2. Rubber Wood
Rubber wood comes from the plant that produces rubber latex and is the trunk of the rubber tree, a subtropical species. It is abundant in Southeast Asian countries and is also produced in Yunnan, Hainan, and coastal areas in China. Its wood has a coarse and uniform structure, distinct annual rings, very few pores, and is relatively hard. It is recognized as one of the most widely used lightweight hardwoods in the world. Due to its unique decorative effect and affordable price, it has become a cost - effective variety in the furniture industry and is increasingly favored by consumers.
Advantages: Smooth cut surface, easy to glue, good paint application performance, good toughness, not easy to crack, easy to maintain, and durable.
Disadvantages: Soft texture, slanted grain, indistinct wood grain, difficult to dry, prone to bending and deformation. Due to its high sugar content, it has an acidic smell that is hard to remove, and it is prone to discoloration, decay, and insect damage.
3. Birch
In the furniture industry, birch is a durable material. It grows in the Northern Hemisphere and has a shiny surface and smooth texture. Birch wood ranges from light brown to reddish - brown and is often used for flooring, furniture, pulp, interior decoration materials, plywood, etc. It is cold - resistant, grows quickly, and has a certain immunity to pests and diseases.
Advantages: Easy to process, durable, with a smooth cut surface. Good paint and glue adhesion. Straight and distinct grain, fine structure, soft and smooth.
Disadvantages: Poor shear resistance of fibers, easy to break off evenly, prone to cracking and warping during drying, and not wear - resistant.
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