Golden nanmu has become the darling of the high-end furniture market due to its unique texture, warm texture and precious historical value. However, due to its high price and rampant imitations, consumers need to master scientific methods when purchasing. The following provides a detailed selection guide from the aspects of material identification, purchase points, process standards and common misunderstandings.
1. Identification of core materials
Observe color and texture
The new cut surface of high-quality golden nanmu is yellow-brown with light green, and the luster is bright and smooth. Especially under the light, fine golden threads can be seen, presenting a visual effect of "changing scenery with every step".
The texture should be clear and fine, and common auspicious patterns such as tiger skin pattern, phoenix pattern, sea of clouds pattern, etc., while the texture of inferior products is loose and blurred.
Smell the fragrance to distinguish the authenticity
Golden nanmu has its own natural fragrance. New materials have a light medicinal fragrance, old materials have a calm fragrance, and dark wood has agarwood or fruity fragrance. If the smell is pungent or sour, it is mostly imitations such as water nanmu and fragrant nanmu.
Check the texture and color
The genuine wood is warm and soft, and feels as delicate as baby skin. The crystallization rate must be above 80%, the texture is transparent under light, and the gold thread is full.
The wood is heavy, dense, and feels solid, while imitations are usually lighter.
2. Key indicators for purchase
Craftsmanship and workmanship
The mortise and tenon structure must be tightly fitted, the carving lines must be smooth, and the surface must be finely polished without burrs. Poor quality products often have problems such as loose tenons and rough splicing.
Avoid excessive pursuit of "pure handmade". Modern high-quality furniture is mostly semi-machine and semi-handmade, taking into account efficiency and precision.
Moisture content and stability
The moisture content of the wood must be balanced with the local climate (usually ≤12%), otherwise it is easy to crack and deform. You can ask about the drying process when purchasing, and give priority to products from large factories.
Color consistency
Large furniture requires multiple pieces of wood to be spliced together, and it is necessary to check whether the overall color is uniform. Excessive color difference may be caused by splicing scraps, which affects the appearance.
3. Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls: Common Misunderstandings
Beware of Low-Price Traps
Golden Silk Nanmu Furniture usually costs tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan, and too low prices are mostly imitations. But high prices do not equal high quality, and comprehensive evaluation of materials and craftsmanship is required.
Don't be superstitious about "pure old materials"
Some merchants use "hundred-year-old materials" as a gimmick, but in fact they take advantage of consumer psychology. Aroma and oxidation marks (old materials are brownish yellow in color) can be used to assist in judgment.
Material and workmanship are equally important
There is a saying in the industry that "three parts of materials and seven parts of workmanship". Even if the wood is of high quality, rough workmanship will greatly reduce the value, and details such as carvings and corner processing need to be checked.
4. Brand and after-sales suggestions
Choose a formal channel
Give priority to brands with historical heritage or well-known brands, such as Nanwangfu and Qumei, whose craftsmanship standards and quality inspections are more stringent.
Requires a material identification certificate and indicates the tree species (such as Zhennan, Fujian Nan, etc.). Pay attention to after-sales service
Confirm the warranty scope (such as cracking, insect infestation), maintenance instructions (such as regular waxing) and repair response time.
5. Daily maintenance points
Environment: Avoid direct sunlight, large temperature differences, and stay away from heating and humid areas.
Cleaning: Wipe with neutral detergent or white wine, and do not use acid and alkali solvents.
Maintenance: Wipe the surface with beeswax or walnut oil every month to maintain gloss and prevent cracking.
Conclusion
The selection of golden nanmu furniture is a science that combines experience and science. Consumers need to consider from multiple dimensions of material, craftsmanship, and brand to avoid blindly pursuing low prices or gimmicks. Only by patient comparison and rational analysis can we find treasures with both practical value and collection potential.
