A Sign of Beauty, Elegance and Fortune: The Popular Antique Wood China Cabinet

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  • Author Rajesh Karavadia
  • Published August 30, 2007
  • Word count 637

The Chinese culture has been greatly regarded in history for its beauty, elegance and uniqueness from among other cultures. Their culture and traditions had flourished and as we see now still lies greatly on their hands as if it has never changed, but it has. There has always been an attempt to compare the past from the present but as we can see it can never ever be the same. We always have to look back into its remnants in order for us to recognize its beautiful and wonderful past. The past that had transpired the past, now just lies in the memory and on its existing proofs.

The remnants and ruins that had survived the test of time now amaze us with their stunning beauty and charisma. Not only that, but because of the priceless value that it has as of now, it has become an icon and also a symbol of fortune and a lot more.

In ancient China the very first fixture and or ornament that they had learned to make are straw mats on the floor. But as time goes by it had evolved to a variety of furniture, from floor mats to beds and couches, tables and bookcases, decorative screens and cabinets. The design runs from simple to intricate and is being related to the Chinese lifestyle and cultural and economic changes in China. Because of the nature of the Chinese people of being people who are very interested in trade they have evolved into seafarers in order to trade to other communities thus enhancing their craftsmanship and skill level and as well as their mental level. These voyages had brought influences to their art and had improved it. That is why these fixtures became so intensely captivating may it be in simplicity and or in extravagance.

Some of the furniture in that era has made it through the test of time and are still present in today's modern society. Although not all of them are here, at least we would have to be able to grab a chance to get a glimpse of the glory of ancient China that it has been.

Most of Chinese-made fixtures are symmetrically made but if coupled with other elements of art becomes a splendid aesthetic enhancer. Not only that, other art works can also be used in order to accentuate the presence of the antique cabinet. With this you will be able to prevent having the room look as if it has an unlikely atmosphere which would be very untoward on your part. In an antique display cabinet, objects which are of relevance to the Chinese culture could be used as displays, such as ceramic plates, and chinaware.

An example of this antique and popular wood China cabinet is an Armoire. It has beautifully incorporated metal works on its doors that makes a striking appearance. These cabinets are specially made in order to display a variety of materials from dining wares; plates, cups, silverware, glasses, goblets, soup plates to electronic equipment such as a television, a DVD set component and a whole lot more. A cabinet may function in many different ways. It can be used as plainly a display cabinet. It can be used as a divider if there is a need to divide the room into sections. It can also be used as an ornament in the room.

Cabinets that are made from the ages usually are made with genuine and high quality wood that a matter of fact lasts for a very long time. Each and very antique furniture has its purpose but with innovative use you can put more spice into its existence. Check out your nearest furniture or antique store and you will see that an antique wood China cabinet may be just the thing to make your room shine.

Rajesh Karavadia is the author and webmaster of http://www.thecabinetsweb.com, an informative website about cabinets and curio cabinets

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