Jul 27 2009
The Beauty of Wood, Just a Though
Have you ever walked through a forest and marveled at the beauty of it all– the green heaven, the rustle of fallen leaves, the whisper of the wind, the birds in the branches and the wonderful majesty of the trees. That beauty can be transferred to the objects made from the wood of those very trees – mahogany furniture, cedar toys, rosewood jewelry boxes, teak decks on ships, ebony carved statues. Some of the most beautiful homes built by the pilgrims and other immigrants used wood and log from trees growing in the settled areas.
The inlaid designs in the furniture and floors certainly indicate the high level of expertise of the builders. Early settlers in the west built log cabins, and even today, log cabins are being built in some parts of the country. Different groups designed their ships differently, but for a long time, all would be made of wood. Some of the most beautiful model ships are replicas of the early sailing ships. The craftsman who build these models to scale use some of the most beautiful woods.
In modern homes, wood is prized. Hardwood floors are more desirable than cheap wood covered by carpet, solid wood furniture costs more, but it is chosen by those who can afford it. One sometimes sees occasional tables made from a slice of a large tree trunk. It’s fun to count the annual rings which indicate the age at which the tree was cut. There are innumerable ways in which wood is used, but one seldom stops to think of what nature provided.
Picking the right furniture and craft for your house interior is one of the though job to do. We are not just to determine the models, colors and style, but also must sure that we do picked the one with good quality, especially for wooden craft. We are talking about long years of using. For example, one of my Victorian style cabinets is a family legacy from my grandmother, so this furniture has at least 100 years old. It can be last intact until now just because it has the best quality wood for it material.