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About Wooden Furniture In India
Wooden furniture has been a popular choice for home decor in India for centuries. The use of wood in furniture is not only aesthetically pleasing but also offers durability and functionality. The warmth and natural beauty of wooden furniture are unmatched, making it a timeless choice for homes in India. In this blog post, we will explore the world of wooden furniture in India, including its types, benefits, and maintenance.
Types of Wooden Furniture in India
There are several types of wooden furniture available in India, each with its unique characteristics and properties.
Teak Wood Furniture: Teak wood furniture is one of the most popular types of wooden furniture in India. It is known for its durability and resistance to decay and termites. Teak wood furniture is also easy to maintain, making it a popular choice for outdoor furniture as well.
Rosewood Furniture: Rosewood furniture is known for its rich reddish-brown color and distinctive grain patterns. It is a dense and durable wood that is resistant to decay and termites. Rosewood furniture is often used for luxury furniture pieces such as dining tables, cabinets, and beds.
Sheesham Wood Furniture: Sheesham wood, also known as Indian rosewood, is a popular choice for furniture in India. It is a durable and strong wood that is resistant to decay and termites. Sheesham wood furniture is often used for dining tables, cabinets, and beds.
Mango Wood Furniture: Mango wood is a fast-growing wood that is sustainable and eco-friendly. It is a durable and lightweight wood that is often used for furniture such as tables, chairs, and cabinets.
Benefits of Wooden Furniture
Wooden furniture offers several benefits that make it a popular choice for homes in India. It is a durable and long-lasting material that can withstand everyday wear and tear. Wooden furniture also provides a natural and warm aesthetic to homes, making them feel cozy and inviting. Additionally, wooden furniture is versatile and can be crafted into various designs and styles to suit different tastes and preferences.
Maintenance of Wooden Furniture
Wooden furniture requires some maintenance to keep it looking its best. Regular dusting and cleaning can help prevent the buildup of dirt and debris on the surface. It is also important to avoid placing wooden furniture in direct sunlight or near heat sources as this can cause the wood to warp and crack. Furniture polish or wax can be used to protect the wood and keep it looking shiny and new.
In conclusion, wooden furniture in India is a popular choice for its durability, functionality, and natural beauty. With a range of woods and styles to choose from, there is wooden furniture to suit every taste and budget. By following a few simple maintenance steps, you can ensure that your wooden furniture lasts for years to come and continues to add warmth and character to your home.
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What is solid wood furniture in india?
Solid wood furniture is a popular choice for furniture buyers in India. It is made from a single piece of wood, rather than being constructed from a combination of wood and other materials. In this blog, we will explore the world of solid wood furniture in India, including its benefits, types, and maintenance.
Benefits of Solid Wood Furniture
One of the primary benefits of solid wood furniture is its durability. Solid wood furniture is strong and sturdy, making it resistant to wear and tear. It is also resistant to pests such as termites, which can cause significant damage to other types of wood.
Solid wood furniture is also beautiful. The natural patterns and grains in the wood give each piece a unique, organic look. This natural beauty is further enhanced over time as the wood develops a patina.
Solid wood furniture is also versatile. It can be crafted into a variety of styles and designs, from traditional to modern. Additionally, solid wood furniture can be refinished and repurposed, giving it a long lifespan.
Types of Solid Wood Furniture in India
There are several types of solid wood furniture available in India, each with its unique properties and characteristics.
Teak Wood Furniture: Teak wood is a popular choice for solid wood furniture in India. It is known for its strength, durability, and natural beauty. Teak wood furniture can be left outside year-round without damage, making it ideal for outdoor spaces.
Rosewood Furniture: Rosewood is another popular choice for solid wood furniture in India. It has a rich, reddish-brown color and a unique grain pattern. Rosewood furniture is known for its durability and resistance to wear and tear.
Sheesham Wood Furniture: Sheesham wood, also known as Indian rosewood, is a dense, durable wood that is commonly used for furniture in India. Sheesham wood furniture has a rich, warm color and a unique grain pattern that adds to its natural beauty.
Mango Wood Furniture: Mango wood is a sustainable, eco-friendly choice for solid wood furniture in India. It has a light color and a subtle grain pattern. Mango wood furniture is known for its durability and resistance to wear and tear.
Maintenance of Solid Wood Furniture
While solid wood furniture is durable, it does require some maintenance to keep it looking its best. First, you should clean your solid wood furniture regularly to remove dirt and debris. You can use a soft-bristled brush and mild soap to clean the furniture, then rinse it with water and let it dry.
Solid wood furniture should also be protected from direct sunlight and extreme temperature changes, as these can cause the wood to warp and crack. You can use a furniture polish or wax to protect the wood and restore its natural luster.
If your solid wood furniture develops scratches or scuffs, you can sand them out with fine-grit sandpaper. Once the scratches are removed, you can apply a wood stain or sealant to restore the furniture's natural beauty.
In conclusion, solid wood furniture is a popular choice for furniture buyers in India because of its durability, natural beauty, and versatility. By following a few simple maintenance steps, you can ensure that your solid wood furniture lasts for years to come.
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Solid wood vs Plywood
There are several things to consider, the most important of them being, Is plywood as strong as solid wood, and is spending money on solid wood furniture really worth the cost?
We will come to that, but first of all, here's a quick introduction of the two materials, so as to get on a common footing.
Plywood is an engineered wood product. It's made by glueing individual layers of plies (called veneers) over one another. These individual veneers are in turn obtained from logs by rotating them and peeling off thin layers from the logs.
Solid wood on the other hand, does not need much introduction. It's the natural wood that is obtained from trees. The trees are first felled, and the timber logs are then cut in the saw mills to smaller sizes and these wooden blocks are then used for making furniture. Amongst the most popular solid woods are teak wood, oak wood, cherry, maple, mahogany, and indian rosewood (sheesham wood).
Strength comparison between plywood and solid wood:
Solid wood is considered to be stronger compared to plywood since it is a homogeneous material. It also depends on which wood we are talking about. Good quality hardwoods (obtained from deciduous trees such as teak or sheesham) are denser, heavier and stronger compared to softwoods such as pine wood or mango wood.
Plywood on the other hand is made up of sheets that have been artificially glued together and if the 'Glue shear strength' is low, then the individual plies can come apart. This depends on the quality of the plywood though. The better quality plywood sheets in India are often made from hardwood veneers such as Gurjan wood, which is very stong.
Which one looks better?
For this point also, Solid wood again scores better than plywood. For example teak wood is so popular not only because its strong and durable, but also it looks nice with its straight wood grain patterns and its golden brown colour.
The faces of the usual commercial plywood available in local plywood shops is not decorative. So it requires additional cost and efforts to increase the beauty of plywood by glueing either natural wood veneers or decorative laminates (such as Sunmica or others) on its top faces.
Which of the two is easier to care for?
Laminated plywood surfaces are easier to maintain, because they are scratch resistant, moisture resistant and can just be wiped clean with a damp cloth. For best results, its better to go for a laminate that has a higher thickness. Very thin laminates can get damaged and are difficult to replace.
Good quality solid wood such as teak wood is water resistant, and great for outdoor furniture also. It does not require much care, though every once in a while (couple of years) it will become darker with age, and hence sanding and application of wood polish is required to help regain its original shine and colour.
Which one will last longer?
Depends on the wood used in both cases. Plywood of qood quality (Waterproof grade) is better than the commercial MR grade (moisture resistant) plywood. Marine grade plywood is even better than the two of them. Better the plywood is, the longer its life will be.
The durability of solid wood depends on the wood used. Hardwood (such as teak wood or sheesham wood) is stronger and more durable than softwoods such as Mango wood or Pine wood.
What about the cost?
Good quality solid wood is much costlier compared to plywood.
This is mainly because of the high demand and low supply. The supply of wood from forest reserves has to be controlled and kept limited because of ecological concerns, whereas the wood from plantations takes a long time to mature.
In my opinion, more than anything else, this low supply of natural wood has been the no.1 reason why newer engineered wood products such as particle boards (made from sawdust) and MDF (made from wood fibres) were able to gain a foothold in the furniture market.
Comparison based on the type of furniture:
For furniture such as book Shelves, and wardrobe doors, plywood is not the most suitable material since it has a tendency to bend in the middle when very long pieces are used. Better suited for such cases is blockboard (which is cost-effective) or solid wood.
For cabinets, solid wood is considered the best available choice, the next best can be veneered plywood or laminated plywood. For example, a solid teak wood cabinet would be better than teak veneered plywood, though it will also cost more. (A decorative veneered plywood is one, where the base material is plywood on top of which a better looking natural wood veneer has been glued).
For single and double beds, diwans and settess, the material used most often is plywood.
For doors, plywood is not the best choice, because of its tendency to bend. Considered better are solid core flush doors decked up with a decorative veneer, or solid wood doors.
For desks, chairs and dining tables, either solid wood or plywood can work equally well.
To summarize, I would say that natural solid wood is better than plywood in most respects. The only major downside is that it costs little more.
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Wood and Furniture
Furniture is something that every home, office, restaurant etc. needs, to give it style and comfort. Furniture helps to add character and elegance to your place. One of the first things that guests notice when coming to your place is the style and quality of your furniture.
Furniture is made from many materials like Iron, wood, Steel, Glass, Plywood also in combination of Wood & Iron, Wood & Steel, Wood & Metal etc but the furniture made of wood with Stain finish have always attracted the furniture lovers.
Different types of Wood used in making Furniture
It is very difficult to determine what kind of wood the furniture is made of if as it is not labeled. Many varieties of wood could be used to manufacture furniture. Some woods have always been favoured for their beauty, durability, and workability. Like in the old times furniture Rose wood, Furniture Teak-wood, was very popular but due lack of availability and high cost it is rarely used by common man.
Before 19th century, most wooden furniture was made with woods like walnut, oak, mahogany, rosewood, fruit-woods, and wood veneers and inlays in American & European countries for manufacturing of furniture. American Colonial furniture was dependent on the availability of these woods. For this reason, pre-19th century furniture is almost always worth restoring. As these woods have become scarcer and more expensive.
Now the furniture much appreciated by the furniture lovers is hand crafted wood furniture made of Indian Sheesham wood, Indian Mango Wood, Indian Acacia wood or Jali furniture with Iron Jali.