Carved furniture. Carved articles in the interior

Furniture made of precious wood is considered the most environmentally friendly, beautiful and quality. Such wood has a pronounced texture, so even without facing it looks very original. But the finish looks even better. For this, use mosaic, inlay and, of course, figured carving. Each of these types of finishes has its advantages. But, perhaps, it is carved wood furniture that brings to the interior of the room a note of luxury and elegance.

Material for carved furniture

Woodcarving isone of the oldest ways of artistic processing of wood, which can be safely called an elite decorative art. With her decorate objects and furniture. Art carving today in the interior is becoming more and more fashionable and common. This way of processing is especially appreciated, like any other manual work.

Masters for a long time have the ability to receive highly artistic products through the processing of wood. Thanks to modern technology, handmade carved furniture can last much longer than before. This became possible due to various antiseptic impregnations and paint coatings.

Wood is used mainly for wood carving with radial cut. As for the species of wood, the most commonly used are the following:

1. Lipa. A soft tree, thanks to which it is perfectly cut. It is made of various small items. For example, frames, dishes, figurines, caskets, vases, toys.
2. Birch. This breed has a clean and distinct profile. It is made of various carved overhead furniture decorations, as well as various souvenirs.
3. Oak. This is one of the hardest tree species. It is usually made of carved soft furniture and large panels.
4. Alder. Comparatively cheap material, which is often used to imitate the more valuable tree species. It is used mainly for the manufacture of small products.
5. Walnut. This material is well served finishing and polishing. It produces children's carved furniture, compositions of easel sculpture and small objects.
6. Pear. This wood is not cracking and cracking. Used, for example, for finishing chiseled products, carved furniture and various souvenirs.
7. Pine tree. Excellent for making massive frames. Carved furniture made of pine is quite strong and durable.

Similar in properties are maple, poplar, beech, aspen. These rocks are used in making various souvenirs, household items, carved furniture, utensils, as well as various kitchen utensils.

Separately it is necessary to distinguish yew, fir and cedar. These rocks are used to create large sculptures, carvings. Of these, trim and carved cornices are made. Fir wood due to the presence of a resinous thick gum in it is suitable for decorating carved gates and porches. It is also indispensable for finishing the verandah and decorating the balcony. From cedar and yew, good souvenirs and decorative finishes are obtained. The most refined is carved furniture made of mahogany.

Artistic carving styles

Carved furniture: photo

1. Today, woodworkers make products in several basic styles, each of which has its own artistic techniques and wood processing tools.
2. Gothic. This style is distinguished by its lush decor. A wide application in it was gold paint, as well as painted and carved sculptures associated with religion.
3. Empire. Has developed in ancient Greece and Rome. In the thread were popular themes of massive sides and military emblems. Elements in the form of armor, eagles and laurel wreaths also enjoyed special demand. Often the furniture of this style can be seen legs in the form of animal paws. And the headboards are usually decorated with figured carvings in the form of other animals( for example, sphinxes, swans, lions).
4. Classicism. Classical furniture is decorated with carvings with the presence of small elements derived from other styles. In this case, often in the design includes a tapestry. Classicism is characterized by straight, clear lines and geometric strict forms. This style is preferred by people who have an impeccable taste, who appreciate elegance and rigor. Today, using woodcarving, you can highlight the beauty of the interior in a classic style.
5. Baroque. The interior of this style is characterized by a desire for greatness, splendor and spatial scope. In the details of the carving there are rounded lines of complex outline, tension, artificiality, contrast. Also dynamic and even symmetry of the presented images is noticeable. At the same time, no rigor and straightness of geometric figures is observed in detail. Some elements of furniture carving can literally transform and revitalize.
6. Rococo. This style is characterized by sophistication and congestion. In addition, in the details of furniture in the Rococo style, the following topics are popular: gilding bronze, curling vines, diamond-shaped nets. In Rococo style furniture there are wavy legs, which are carved in the form of miniatures.

Kinds of thread

For all time of existence of a carving it was already possible to form some its versions. Consider the main ones:

1. Relief. This type of thread has a deeper background. At the same time, prominent forms of highly relief and low-relief images are visible above it.
2. Ploskorelefnaya. Characterized by the presence of an abstract ornament and background, which is located with a pattern on one plane. The image is usually of a silhouette character. This thread is different in its technique. So, they distinguish a flat-relief thread with a cushion, zaovalennym, as well as a selected contour.
3. Cutting( cutting).This type of thread is created with a through sawing of the background. This is an openwork, thin and light composition.
4. Waybill. In this case, the cut image is first executed, after which it is superimposed on a smooth surface. Thanks to this technique, you can get a smooth background, while avoiding a labor-intensive sample.
5. Volumetric. This, in fact, the manufacture of sculptures made of wood. Thus, this technique allows you to create a full-fledged carved figure.
6. Contour. This thread is made by recessed lines along the smooth surface of the base. It's similar in technique to engraving.
7. Geometric. When making this thread, the pattern is buried into the overall smooth background. Two main techniques are used:

• is cramped - it is characterized by semicircular elements in the image;
• is a three-sided notch - for it the characters are geometric patterns.

The use of carved furniture

Carvings have always been considered a sign of good taste and prosperity. Despite the abundance of modern materials, wooden furniture with carvings does not lose its relevance. It is she who is able to bring a special flavor, comfort and coziness to the interior of the home. Items with high-quality carvings attract visitors to their homes. Therefore, if you want to make the interior unique, then you can not do without carved furniture. Best of all, it fits into the interior in a classic style, but that does not mean that it is not suitable for other rooms.

After choosing the style and size of the furniture, you can order it to the craftsmen. But the cost of such work is usually quite high. Especially if the furniture will be carried out on an individual project. At a lower price, you can buy a finished product if you want. Today there are a lot of them on the market. They look solid enough. To produce carved furniture, not only wood is used, but also materials such as plastic, MDF and plywood.

Interior decoration with

thread Woodcarving is capable of giving the room a unique charm. Only by its appearance it brings pleasure to its owner. With the help of interior carved ornaments, it is possible to emphasize expressively enough the subtle exquisite taste and consistency of the owner of the dwelling. In general, artistic carving is a real art, which has long been checked by time. People engaged in such work professionally develop sketches of products, after which they embody them in life.

Wooden carved elements are considered elite types of finishes. So, for example, today the original stylish carved furniture is quite popular. It combines beauty, comfort and elegance. Having bought it, the owner shows his respectability.

Perhaps, few elements of interior doors can be compared in beauty with carved rosettes, hand-carved, wooden panels and consoles, as well as decorative friezes. Also beautiful are paintings and wooden handmade figurines. To date, the situation is such that the value of such products depends not only on the cost of wood, but also on the complexity of the carvings. Masters of carving on the arrays of such species of wood as linden, oak, maple, beech perform their work only manually. From this product are only more valuable and quality.

Today, budget versions of furniture with carving are also produced, but in this case it is usually executed in the form of miniature figured inserts. So, for example, such elements can be installed in the door of a cabinet, cabinet or on drawers of chests of drawers. Carved in the form of carving decorative drawings often reflect a living nature( curls of branches, flower ornaments, butterflies and stems).

The carving is also decorated with panels for finishing walls, partitions or screens. In addition, carved panels can hide from prying eyes radiators.

Almost any interior can incorporate elements that are used for finishing furniture, platbands and mirrors. These include, in particular, moldings and decorative cornices. They can be used not only to decorate furniture, but also to hide undesirable damages and shortcomings.

Where to place carved furniture

• Carved furniture will look good in almost any modern room, despite the prevailing view that it is suitable only for rooms equipped in a classic style. The most important thing is that it is made in one style with the rest of the interior elements. Carved furniture can be installed in any room, including in the kitchen. For example, for kitchens, head sets with figured carved inserts( hinged cases and shelves) are used. Most often, carved furniture is installed in the living room. Here you can place high-quality curly tables, carved chairs, upholstered furniture in the form of armchairs and sofas with carved patterns. If there are stairs in the room, it can be decorated with figured balusters and handrails.
• Carved furniture is also placed in the office, which can be equipped both at home and in the office. Most often there are cupboards with carvings, a desk made of wood or a rocking chair for rest. Such products are able to emphasize the wealth, taste and status of the owner. This is the furniture that perfectly fits the executive's office.

• Such furniture can be placed in the corridor or the hallway. So, for example, it will look good carved shelf, a small table with figured legs, a mirror in a beautiful frame or a clothes hanger. To make the home look even richer, you can install carved entrance doors, which have always been considered a symbol of prosperity, luxury.

Carved furniture can be installed in the bedroom. At the same time, the most important thing is that the design of the room looks natural and appropriate. Here you can put, for example, carved cabinets, beds with a carved headboard, chests and pedestals with beautiful ornaments, dressing table, as well as chairs and chairs.

• Furniture with thread can find its place on the terrace, in the garden or in the gazebo. Today there are even whole series of carved furniture, designed specifically for the garden. This is what you need to ensure a good holiday in the fresh air. Furniture with carvings of handwork is the embodiment of nobility, charm. It combines originality, elegance and special beauty. Therefore, it never goes out of fashion. And if before it was not available to many because of its high cost, today, thanks to technologies that make production cheaper, everyone can buy it. There is no better way to show through the interior of its respectability and solvency.

Drawings of carved furniture

Drawing of a chest

Drawing of a coffee table