Every time we were on our Yesterday Once Again missions making a trip to China, we never missed adding a few more days just to explore local places, and one of our favorite things is strolling around the historical quarter of the cities we happened to be at the time.

When it comes to Classical Chinese furniture, the first thing that comes up in our minds is often their delicate oriental designs and appearances. But among Chinese furniture enthusiasts, a factor that’s no less important is the material, specifically the type of wood used to create these stunning pieces.

While we’re still on the topic of artistic themes that can be found in Chinese style furniture and decorations, let’s take a look at one of the more traditional takes:  plants and flowers.

When you’re drawn into the world of Chinese furniture and decoration, there’s this small catch: it’s just impossible to overlook their elaborate details and rich cultural contexts. Oftentimes the design, patterns, colors, or even materials tell a lot of stories about that particular piece.