A bedside table without a single nail, embodying the cultural DNA of the Chinese people
In ancient times, people placed a small table beside their beds to hold oil lamps and books. Today, (Custom Bedside Table in china) this new Chinese-style solid wood bedside table uses mortise and tenon joints as its framework and culture as its soul, continuing the Eastern aesthetic of life in the gap between tradition and modernity.
1. Design: “Eastern philosophy” hidden in the wood grain.
- Form and Structure: The crescent-shaped outline echoes the graceful curves of Chinese window lattices, while the cloud-patterned handles draw inspiration from the negative space in Suzhou gardens. The 30-degree angled cabinet corners subtly align with the ancient concept of “heaven is round, earth is square,” avoiding collisions while adding a touch of vitality.
- Burmese Teak: Its golden luster resembles molten gold at sunset, and over time, it develops an amber patina, serving as a “living testament to time”;
- Laotian Rosewood: Its reddish-brown grain resembles ink wash painting, exuding a steady aura, making it ideal for new Chinese-style or Zen-inspired bedrooms.
2. Functionality: The “Modern Interpretation” of Traditional Wisdom
- The storage philosophy of mortise and tenon joints:
- Upper “open display shelf”: for placing tea accessories and stationery items, recreating the ritualistic elegance of ancient scholars' “simple offerings and refined playthings”;
- Middle layer “hidden drawer”: stores jewelry and important documents, continuing the Eastern wisdom of “hiding treasures within oneself”;
- Lower layer “storage compartment”: can store large items such as ancient zither scores and Hanfu clothing; the inner side of the drawer is printed with mortise and tenon diagrams from the “Yingzao Fashi,” offering a cultural surprise when opened.
3. Philosophy: Let furniture become a “cultural interpreter”
This bedside cabinet is not just furniture; it is also an “interpreter” of Eastern lifestyle aesthetics—when young people touch it, they feel the warmth of their grandparents' woodworking craftsmanship.