Beautiful carved tables in the interior

It is not surprising if the table is made of wood, this material has been used for centuries in the manufacture of furniture. The carving makes the product unique, it amazes and enchants. It should be borne in mind that carved models are not suitable for all interiors. What kind of carving is and in what setting you can enter a curly carved table, we will tell you in our article.

Russia is rich in forests, and wood objects are common in our everyday life. The abundance of trees around affected the mentality of the Slavs, even after processing, they perceive this material as living, carrying warmth and energy value. Before proceeding with carving, a drawing is applied to the prepared surface of the product. Wooden figured furniture is often inlaid with ivory fragments, stone inserts and forged elements, turning into a real work of art.

With the advent of new tools, the art of carving has become more accessible. Nowadays, industrial carving is used using factory machines. This makes it possible to establish a serial production of figured tables and significantly reduce their cost. But true connoisseurs of beauty prefer manual work, it contains the positive energy not only of the tree, but also of the author himself.

The carved table is undoubtedly magnificent, it will not leave anyone indifferent, but before deciding on an expensive purchase, you should weigh the pros and cons. The advantages include the following characteristics.

• Amazing product appearancefrom which it is difficult to look away.
• Exclusivity. Custom-made work cannot be found in any other home.
• Big choice. The color and pattern of each tree is varied and unique, which allows you to ideally select and introduce the product into an already established home environment.
• Environmental friendliness. Wooden furniture items are safe even for the smallest users.
• Strength and durability. Properly dried and treated wood repels water, does not rot, does not contain fungi and bacteria. With good care, the table will last for generations.
• Energy of a tree. It brings warmth, a positive charge and creates an atmosphere of comfort.

When buying a carved model, you should take into account its disadvantages.

• It is more difficult to care for the corrugated surface, since the dust clogs into the grooves, it will not be possible to brush it off with a rag.
• The natural wood table is heavy.
• A carved piece of furniture is not suitable for every interior.
• Handicraft is highly appreciated.

When choosing a table for your interior, you need to clearly understand what it is for. The intended purpose affects the appearance of the product. In addition to massive kitchen models, the table can be checkerboard, card, church, sliding or folding. Most of the products are classified as follows.

• Dinners. You can dine well at the carved table. Such designs are designed for installation in a kitchen, dining room or living room. Depending on their size, they can accommodate from two to 12 people. The shape of the model is selected taking into account the requirements of the interior.

• Transformers. These include sliding or folding models with different types of transforming mechanisms. The options are convenient for small apartments where the full volume is used only for receiving guests.

• Magazine. Small, low products that allow you to use their surface while sitting in an armchair or sofa. Carvers are especially fond of working with coffee tables, they make it possible to realize any idea with less wood consumption.

• Coffee... These tables are designed for one or two people to enjoy coffee or tea. Several cups, a sugar bowl and a bowl of sweets fit on their surface.

• Bar. These types of tables, in addition to their main duties, also perform a zoning function. Separating furniture, decorated with artistic carvings, adds special sophistication and uniqueness to the interior.

• Serving. Continuing the dining theme, let's dwell on serving tables. They are original in themselves, and if they are decorated with carvings, the furnishings will acquire a kind of originality.

• Computer. Not everyone can imagine surfaces that look like modern technology in a carved design. Such pieces of furniture "break" the usual perception and seem fantastic.

• Dressing... The beauty tables seem to be made for carved decoration. The fronts of the drawers and the frames framing the mirrors look exquisite with any patterns.

• Written. Our ancestors' offices were decorated with impeccable carved tables. And in modern rooms they look rich and respectable.

Over the millennia of using artistic wood carving, mankind has gained a lot of experience and acquired the skills of various carving techniques. The most popular are these.

• Sculptural. Differs in particular complexity, artistry and naturalness, as it creates a three-dimensional three-dimensional image. Sometimes the legs for furniture are made in the form of animal paws, such a support looks realistic from all sides.

• Embossed. The complexity of this type of thread is that the general background deepens by several centimeters, and the image partially protrudes above it.

• Flat-relief. In this technique, the image and the background are in the same plane.

• High relief. A type of sculptural convex carving.

• Slotted. Continuous cutting of wood gives the impression of openwork knitting.

Artistic carving can be done on solid wood products, wood cuts and even plywood. The softer the material, the easier it is to work with. Wood of different density, structure and colors is suitable for the table, it all depends on the interior, taste and material capabilities of the customer.

It should be noted that tropical plants have the highest hardness, a wide range of colors and a special expressiveness of the pattern. Such breeds are called valuable. In temperate climates, all characteristics of wood do not differ significantly, although plants in this climatic zone are divided by density, color and texture.

The hardest exotic varieties include bakout, grenadil and the entire group of iron trees.... Larch, acacia, oak, and ash are distinguished from the domestic flora. The softest species include pine, poplar, fir, linden. In terms of color, the darkest woods belong to species such as ebony, wenge, and rosewood.

The red shades of plant material look amazing, they are possessed by all types of red trees, as well as yew and cherry. Light, almost white and yellow colors in maple, alder, hornbeam, birch and conifers.

The size of the room, the style and purpose of the table affect the choice of shape. Round and oval dining models are suitable for large dining rooms, furniture is displayed in the center. With no corners, tables can accommodate more guests. The rounded furniture looks solemn and presentable. Square the tables are perfectly balanced, their clear geometric shapes are suitable for classic interiors.

In small rooms they acquire rectangular models... They take up a compact corner and allow efficient use of space by maneuvering between the long and short sides.

Wooden table to match any design, but if it is decorated with carvings, the appearance will change dramatically, the product can acquire antique notes, exclusivity and nobility. This type of furniture will organically merge with historical and ethnic interiors. It is distinguished by its ascetic strict elongated forms gothic furniture.

Renaissance, created in Italy during the Renaissance, bears the imprint of antiquity, which is reflected in the figured details of the tables. The style of the 17th century stands out for its special pomp. baroque, it is characterized by a sculptural carving technique.

The purpose of the table itself will tell you where to put it:

• coffee and coffee tables are designed for the hall and bedroom;
• dining room - for the kitchen, dining room, living room;
• computer and writing - for an office, a children's room or any work area.

To understand how original and magnificent carved tables of all shapes and purposes are, we suggest looking at a selection of beautiful examples of this type of furniture. Remember that an expensive carved product will delight more than one generation with its beauty if you take care of it and keep it away from heating appliances.

For information on how to make a carved cover for a wooden table, see the next video.