Elm is known as "elm lump", which is said to be intractable and difficult to cut down. In fact, the old elm is more like a "market" veteran who understands the customs. Whether in front of the kings palace or in the backyard of the common people, you can see his standing figure, his bold and hearty laughter, and his talent for decoration. Lao Yumu, which is appreciated by both refined and popular people, occupies a huge share of the market and has won unanimous praise and appreciation from everyone with its tough character, solid character and clear mind.
Elm and beech produced in the south are known as "Northern Elm and Southern Beech". The wood is wide, the texture is gentle, the deformation rate is small, and the carvings are mostly rough. He is a great man among trees, a real man. Elm is divided into yellow elm and purple elm. Yellow elm is more common. When the wood is newly cut, it is light yellow, and the color gradually deepens with age. Purple elm is naturally black and purple, and the heavy color is similar to the color of old mahogany. Therefore, elm is the largest type of furniture in the north, and it is either made of wax or lacquer. Elm is symbiotic with other materials, and traces of elm furniture can be seen at any time in ancient furniture provinces such as Shanxi, Shandong, Hebei, and Henan. The production span of elm furniture is also wide, with production never stopping from the early Ming Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty. Its evolution process and regional characteristics are very clear. The early elm wood furniture was mainly for worship furniture, such as tables for offering confessions. It was of primitive shape and was mostly displayed in temples, ancestral halls, etc., so it can still be preserved to this day. There is a wooden basin carved from elm wood, without paint or decoration. After long-term caressing and air oxidation, the patina is shiny and eye-catching, and the wood grain is old and powerful. The centuries-old relics are intact, and the heart flutters when you caress them, as if you are caressing the face of the vicissitudes of time.
White wood can also be collected, including elm from the Ming Dynasty and nanmu from the Qing Dynasty. However, due to the beautiful natural texture of elm wood, its tough texture, straight and rough texture, and the unique simple and natural color and charm of elm wood, they are all consistent with the philosophy of life respected by the ancients. Therefore, from ancient times to the present, elm wood has been very popular and has been the first choice for making furniture for dignitaries, literati and ordinary people.
Collectors mainly consider the following to see whether it can maintain its value:
① The shape of beautiful furniture, no matter whether it is complicated or simple, depends on whether it is durable and durable. ②The material is excellent, and the log material can be stored for a long time, so it becomes warmer and moister the longer it is used. ③Exquisite workmanship, elegant, elegant and elegant, with good aesthetic intention. Of course, it is also rare to get a batch of classical elm furniture with good carvings and complete appearance. Even so, if you can have one or two pieces of elm furniture, it will be enough to embellish the room and make it shine.
