家具是人類生活的伴侶。中**具是中國藝術的傑出代表，具有鮮明的東方藝術風格特點，被譽為東方藝術的一顆明珠。關於中**具的特點，相信每個喜愛中**具的人在心中都有著自己的答案。
本書將為大家介紹中**具源遠流長的歷史、木韻悠悠的材質、巧妙精嚴的結構和造型、精美考究的裝飾、情趣盎然的式樣、以及意蘊深遠的文化。

Preface 1
Long History 3
Bronze and Lacquered Wooden Furniture in the Shang and Western Zhou Dynasties 4
Dwarf Furniture Centered with Bed in the Qin and Han Dynasties 8
New Lifestyles Initiated by Cultural Exchange in the Wei,Jin & Northern and Southern Dynasties 11
Transition Stage of Furniture of Different Heights during the Sui and Tang Dynasties as Well as the Five Dynasties 14
High Furniture Centered with Table, Chair and Stool in the Song andYuan Dynasties 18
Ming-style Furniture of Hardwood--Classical Furniture during the Ming Dynasty 20
Qing-style Furniture a Classic from the Qing Dynasty 25
Lingering Charm of Wood Texture 29
Hardwood is Valuable 30
Rare and Magnificent Hardwood 32
Plain and Practical Softwood 40
Other Materials for Furniture 45
Smart Structure and Precise Shape 47
Tenon-and-mortise Work--the Core Technique of the Chinese Furniture 48
Overall Furniture Structure Originating from Traditional Architecture 52
Furniture Forming Components Originating from Traditional Architecture 55
Reasonable Dimension and Elegant Patterns 59
Exquisite Design: Decoration 63
Most Common Decoration Method Hot Wax Setting 64
Lacquer Decorations with Complete Techniques 66
Most Common Decoration Method-engraving with Special Care 70
Magnificent Inlay 73
Popular Decoration of Structural Components 76
Varieties of Moldings 79
Exquisite and Glittering Metal Components 82
Interesting: Patterns 85
Beds 86
Tables 89
Chairs and Stools 94
Cabinet-type Furniture 98
Boxlike Furniture lO3
Screens 105
Rack Furniture 107
Root Furniture 109
Profound Significance: Culture 111
Regional Furniture with Diversified Styles 112
Ming-style Furniture Designed by Scholars 119
Theory That "Man Is an Integral Part of Nature" Embodied in Furniture 123
Ritual System Embodied in the Traditional Furniture 127
Subjects of Decoration Symbolizing Good Luck 134
Making a "Home" for the Furniture Indoor Layout of Chinese Furniture 138
Chinese Furniture in Western Countries 142
Appendix: Chronological Table of the Chinese
Dynasties 145