明清竹木家具的异同

在中国古典家具的黄金时期,竹材和木材都被广泛应用到家具制造中,而在明式（硬木）家具的光环下竹家具往往被忽略了。实际上明式竹木家具有着非常紧密的联系,它们有着相同巧妙的结构,相同的文化内涵和审美价值,以至于出现了相同形制的表达,同时它们也存在着制作工艺和使用功能上的必然差异。

Similarities and Differences between Bamboo and WoodenFurniture in Ming and Qing Dynasties

During the golden time of Chinese traditional furniture, wood and bamboo are commonly used materials. Bamboo furniture was often neglected in Ming Dynasty which is noted for its hardwood furniture Actually, Ming-style bamboo and wooden furniture were closely related in terms of structure, form, cultural connotation and aesthetic values though they differed in craftsmanship and functions unavoidably.