A new type of fine bamboo furniture
Most people are familiar with the tropical look and country style bamboo furniture. There are literally hundreds of furniture makers making everything from sofas to coffee tables to luxurious draped beds using this method of furniture construction. Even though you may have grown up with this style or it is what you are more used to seeing in stores, you may have been drawn to bamboo furniture by the newer, more finished bamboo furniture hitting the market. Here are some basics about fine bamboo furniture.
Color: Furniture made of bamboo is available in three colours. The shade known as natural bamboo is similar to the light color of maple. That is the color of bamboo that has been made into furniture without using any technique to alter its natural appearance. The other shade is carbonized bamboo. Carbonized bamboo is the result of a pressure steaming process that brings out a darker shade on the stem. The charring process primarily creates two colors, caramelized and espresso. The natural sugars in bamboo caramelize under heat, much like heating sugar on the stove to create a caramelized substance. The more heat and pressure produces a darker color.
Composition: The smooth, solid look of fine furniture is achieved by cutting the bamboo stalk (bamboo is actually a grass, not a tree, therefore a stalk, not a trunk) into small, narrow strips and then removing the stems. knots and the strips are placed. through a boiling tank to remove any insects. Then they undergo the carbonization process. They are then oven-dried for several days. The strips are then finely planed so that they are ready to be joined together. They are then glued together to produce large planks and boards. The planks are then placed in a hydraulic heat and pressure press to create a bond that makes the bamboo stronger than the wood. Depending on which face is used, the end result is bamboo plywood or vertical grain bamboo planks.
Durability/Cost: Moso bamboo is the best species for making fine bamboo furniture. The hardness of this bamboo is what really surprises about this piece of furniture. Bamboo is actually harder and more durable than oak. Due to the process that bamboo goes through, it makes it a bit more expensive. But it will cost you less than most comparable furniture made from hardwoods like oak, maple, and cherry.
environmental friendly
The other reason customers are drawn to bamboo is its well-deserved reputation as an eco-friendly and eco-friendly material. Bamboo grows faster and can be harvested much more frequently than trees. Therefore, there is no need to replant it after each harvest, as it will only produce new shoots. In other words, bamboo plantations can continually harvest the same clump of bamboo every few years, without harming the plant (it’s like mowing the lawn). However, once you cut down an oak tree, it is gone forever.
By purchasing fine bamboo furniture, you are getting some of the strongest, most durable, and most beautiful furniture you will ever own. And you’ll also be investing in a piece of furniture that you can enjoy with a clear conscience for years to come.