Imagine that you have just stepped into an antique study, with the weeping willows blowing outside the window, and the fragrance of books in the room. And in such a space full of literati charm, your eyes may be attracted by a simple and elegant chair. It is not only a piece of furniture, but also a carrier of culture and a witness of history. The story of the chair originates from ancient times. It was originally a simplified form of the Hu bed, which witnessed the turmoil and changes in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
With the passage of time, through the evolution of the Sui and Tang dynasties, it finally became the chair in front of us. With the eastward spread of Western culture, Jiaoyi has gradually become a treasure of Chinese furniture art. But the significance of the chair goes far beyond its practical function. In "The History of the Southern Regions, the Legend of the Western Regions, and the Slippery Country", a description shows its extraordinary status: "There is no city, and the yurt house is the residence... The king sat on the golden bed, turned with the Tai Sui, and sat with his wife to receive guests.
"This golden bed is the predecessor of Jiaojiao. In Gao Cheng's "Chronicles of Affairs" in the Song Dynasty, we see how the chair has become a symbol of identity and the inheritance of culture. Dig deeper into this chair made of huanghuali, and you will find that its artistic charm is everywhere. The C-shaped backrest, although simple, implies the concept of the universe where the sky is round and the place is round.
The combination of roundness and angularity at the top and bottom of the chair legs indicates the aesthetic idea of combining square and circle, curved and straight. When you take a closer look at the details of this chair, you'll be impressed by its exquisite craftsmanship. The armrests are connected to each other, and the brass ornaments are not only for reinforcement, but also for exquisite decoration. The three-section backrest and the relief of the dragon pattern are not only powerful, but also full of changes.
The entire chair is cleverly designed and has sleek lines, making even the most inconspicuous leg and foot junction ingenious. The use of copper parts and rivets not only enhances stability, but also demonstrates the craftsmanship of the workmanship. Don't think that the chair is just a special seat for ancient eunuchs and dignitaries, it has a place in the literati and elegant collection.
Imagine the literati sitting around such a chair, chanting poems, drinking tea and discussing, that scene, even after thousands of years, can still make people feel its temperature. Today, we can't travel back in time to that era, but through these pieces of furniture full of stories, we can still have a dialogue with the ancients.
The elegance of Taihu stone, the bearing plate of Xiangfei bamboo, the treasures of Bai Qinan agarwood in Nha Trang, and the pile carving of Lu Yan blue and white helicopter cup of Wang Lin kiln not only beautify the space, but also reflect the spiritual world of the literati. For example, the double-sided chessboard made of small-leaved red sandalwood is not only practical, but also shows the exquisite craftsmanship and reveals the profound historical accumulation.
Every piece of furniture and every piece of utensils is the best proof of the literati's taste for life and pursuit of art. So, the next time you come across a chair, you might as well stop and savor it. Feel the beauty of the craftsmanship that has traveled through time, and discover the history and culture hidden in the wood textures. Remember to pay attention here, updated daily, take you closer to the elegant objects in the home space, and discover those beautiful furniture that carry history and art.
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