Screen furniture commonly seen in classical furniture

Among all kinds of classical furniture, there is a type of furniture with unique charm, which is what we often call screen furniture. Screen techniques include relief, openwork, painting, inlay, etc., which can uncannily transplant patterns such as landscapes, flowers and birds, birds and animals, and folk customs onto the screen. In addition to symbolizing majesty and power, its function also has the functions of protecting the house from evil spirits, blocking wind, blocking sight lines and dividing space. Common screen furniture include seat screens, insert screens, hanging screens, surround screens, etc.

Seat screen for classical furniture

Seat screen is a screen with a base that cannot be folded. It is the oldest screen furniture with exquisite craftsmanship and elegant body. It was often used as a barrier behind the throne in ancient times and was a large piece of classical furniture. Its grandeur and exquisite craftsmanship fully demonstrated the special aesthetic taste of the royal aristocracy. Modern seat screens are often placed at indoor entrances. They not only play a role in shielding the line of sight and beautifying the hall, but can also be used to change the Feng Shui pattern and adjust fortune, which is what we often call the "floor screen".

The stand screen consists of two parts: the insert screen and the base. The inserted screen can be installed and detached, with mahogany as the frame and a screen core in the middle. Most screen cores are decorated with lacquer carving, inlay, velvet embroidery, etc. The base plays a stabilizing role, its columns secure the screen, the standing teeth stabilize the columns, and the horizontal base supports the screen.

Screen screens in classical furniture

Screen screens are a type of classical furniture that are often placed on tables. Pictures, marbles, painted porcelain plates, etc. are often inserted into the frames. There is a seat frame underneath. In the early days, the insert screen was fixed and could not be split. After the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it became detachable and easy to use. Insert screens are generally single fans and come in different shapes and sizes. The large ones are about 3 meters high and are mostly placed indoors as doors, while the small ones are only 20 centimeters tall and are displayed on several tables. The screen was first used for isolation, but later it gradually became a landscape and played a decorative role. The double-sided screen is better, and if it uses mountains, rivers and scenery as the content, it will be more beautiful. Since mountains, rivers and scenery have the characteristics of clear layers from near to far, placing them indoors can often have the effect of broadening the field of vision, eliminating fatigue, and giving people a comfortable feeling.

Screen hanging in classical furniture

Screen hanging usually refers to a screen bar for hanging on a framed wooden board or embedded in a picture frame. It is hung on the wall and used in pairs or sets. Different from seat screens and insert screens, it has broken away from the category of practical furniture and has become a pure decoration and furnishing. A hanging screen is hung on the wall. The deep and light colors and exquisite carvings add a simple and peaceful beauty to the interior.

There are many and beautiful styles of hanging screens. Each hanging screen shows its own extraordinary style with its unique shape. Some hanging screens are inlaid with books, pen holders, book boxes, and incense burners, which represent the scholarly family background; some hanging screens are inlaid with bats, jade coins, wealth knots, and fruit plates, which represent longevity, wealth, and blessings. These patterns represent auspiciousness, wealth, and wishful thinking, and reflect people's pursuit of better social living conditions and living environment.

Screens of classical furniture

Screens are foldable screens. It consists of multiple fans, at least two, and as many as more than a dozen. Our common screens have four, six, eight, or twelve single-leaf configurations. Because there is no screen base, it bends into a zigzag shape when placed, so it is also called a folding screen. The screen core decoration methods of surrounding screens and fans include carving, calligraphy, painting, carving and filling, inlay and other forms. The patterns on the screen fans are mostly taken from famous paintings, historical legends, ancient story characters, flowers, etc. The important function of the screen is to partition and divide the space. At the same time, its exquisite shape also greatly demonstrates the wealth and auspiciousness of classical furniture. , the cultural connotation of peaceful temperament.

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