Elm means the tough wood of the elm tree, which is widely used to make equipment, furniture and barrels.

Introduction to the term:

Um is a genus of Ulmus in the family Ulmus, mainly produced in temperate zones. It is a deciduous tree with tall trees that can be seen everywhere in the north, especially in the Yellow River Basin. After the elm wood is dried, shaped, carved and polished, exquisite carved lacquer crafts can be made. Russian old elm (i.e. purple elm) is the most classic. It has the advantages of clear texture, large tree size and few scars. It is a precious material for making furniture.

The wood texture is straight, the pattern is clear, the wood has good elasticity, is resistant to moisture and corrosion. Air-dry density: 0.68g/cm3, wood hardness is moderate, easy to dry, not easy to deform and crack, it is the first choice for making furniture. The pattern is beautiful and the color is beautiful and generous. Suitable for high-end furniture, cabinets, carved lacquer crafts, etc.

Morphological characteristics:

Elm has a tough texture, straight and rough texture, bold and simple natural color, which are all consistent with the philosophy of life respected by the ancients. Therefore, from ancient times to the present, Elm is very popular and is the first choice for making furniture by dignitaries, literati and common people.

Elm furniture retains the shape of furniture in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is well-organized, not ostentatious, not boastful, and not overly polite. It is square, round in the square, natural and decent, tall and beautiful, and a balance of strength and softness. , Refined and refined. Structurally, elm furniture is connected entirely by reasonable mortise and tenon joints without a single iron nail, which is enough to withstand the humidity in the south and the dryness in the north.

Advantages:

Elm wood is known as "elm lump", which is said to be intractable and difficult to cut. In fact, Lao Yumu is more like a market veteran who understands customs. Whether in front of the Wangshe Hall or in the backyards of ordinary people, you can see his graceful figure standing there, his bold and hearty laughter, and his talent for decoration. The old elm wood, which is both elegant and popular, occupies a huge share of the market with its tough character, solid character, and understanding and rational mind.

Elm wood is tough, with clear texture, moderate hardness and strength. It can be used for general openwork and relief sculptures. It has a smooth planed surface and beautiful string surface patterns, with the pattern of wenge wood. It is one of the main furniture materials. . The characteristics of its wood are that the heartwood and sapwood are clearly distinguished, the sapwood is narrow and dark yellow, and the heartwood is dark purple-gray; the material is light and hard, with high mechanical strength, straight grain, and thick structure. Can be used for furniture, decoration, etc.