The performance of wood and paint determines the requirement for
the service and maintaince of the antique furniture. Wood
is an organic substance and each species of wood has its
individual characteristics - color, grain, texture and smell.
Every piece of antique furniture is carefully selected. The
antique furniture with style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties all
belongs to sound wood with tongue-groove structure, which is
lacquered outside for adorning and protecting the furniture. We
put appropriate finishes on each piece with the characteristics
of the wood in mind, so that the finish and the design of wood
enhance one another and work harmoniously together.
Do not use silicone polish, chemicals, spray-on polish, or
other commercial cleaners on your antique furniture, just dust
and rub it with a dry soft cloth. Antique furniture should be
looked after carefully due to special carving decorations and
inlaid work.Whether is made from woods or golden materials, all
of them can't be shine long time by sunshine. Do not use
abrasive kitchen cleaners, as they will scratch the surface. Wax
and polish two or three times a year with antique beeswax. If
you place the furniture at the window,best way to protect it is
to hang curtains.
The ideal condition for furniture is a stable
atmosphere Operating a humidifier or placing a glass of water
inside or underneath the furniture will help to maintain the
right level of humidity. In principle never drag furniture, not
even for an inch/centimetre. In practice, if there is no
alternative, then the dragging force must be as close to the
floor as possible. Operating a humidifier or placing a glass of
water inside or underneath the furniture will help to maintain
the right level of humidity.The colour will fade or change
slightly in strong sunlight. For more marks, rub with a cloth
dipped in any of the following:
The main woods, used for making the antique furniture,are
logs which should be cleaned by using dry rag. Avoid placing
your antique furniture next to radiators, hot air vents, air
conditioners or open windows. When you clean the parts
carefully, you should use soft brush to wipe away into cracks
gentlly. Careless handling of the furniture may also cause
damage.
Hot dishes should not be placed directly onto the surface of
the furniture. Using the camphor oil every time in a month,which
is best way to maintain furniture.Some gold-plating furniture
should avoid contacting with sulphur or smear clear lacqure to
provent furniture from chemical actions. Chinese Furniture
should be lifted by its strongest units or rails: chairs,
including arm chairs, by their seat rails, tables, by the
rails/frieze below the top or by the legs, cabinets and chests
by their lowest rails or at "foot level" and not by the top.
Don't forget handles on the drawers and cupboards,when you are
wiping away the furniture.They are mostly produced by metals and
cleaned by toothpaste or tung oil. At the same time, honest and
sympathetic restoration is quite acceptable for antique
furniture.
Wood is a natural living product and the furniture will
'breathe' in response to changes in the atmosphere. Rapid or
extreme fluctuations in temperature, humidity or direct sunlight
may cause cracking, splitting and warping.
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