


Ancient times, silent cabinets, side cabinets, low cabinets, five cabinets show the beauty of classical furniture. In ancient times,silent cabinets(or cabinets with plain surfaces and no patterns) were mostly made of tenon and tenon structures. The materials were exquisite. Hardwoods such as red sandalwood and huanghuali were finely polished to present natural texture. The cabinet body was concise, and the cabinet door was either light or shallow carved with grass patterns, revealing elegance while being low-key. Side cabinets are often placed on both sides of the hall. They are mostly two-story designs. The upper layer is equipped with drawers to store small pieces, and the lower layer has a cabinet door to store objects. The legs of the cabinet are mostly turned into horseshoe feet to show stability; the height of the low cabinet is suitable for the side of the couch or in front of the window. The low and straight cabinet body is matched with edge paneling technology, and some are inlaid with mother-of-pearl or gall wood finishes, which is both practical and decorative; The five-section cabinet is a stacked design, consisting of large and small cabinets, with the top and the bottom being in a stepped shape. Lacquer paintings or embossed auspicious patterns are often painted on the cabinet surface, such as Five Blessings Holding Shou and Plum Orchid, Bamboo and Chrysanthemum. They are not only storage utensils, but also become a spatial focus that is both functional and artistic in ancient rooms with their layered shapes and superb craftsmanship.