This furniture is primitive and simple, yet gorgeous. It is ornamented with colorful paintings, precious stones, engraved wood, etc. What’s more, it is often decorated with fur, which is peculiar to this nation. In addition to these, it is also famous for its magical decorative patterns, associated with fortune and treasure. Tibetan furniture is rich in color. Red, yellow and brown are the ones most favored by people there. Paintings on the furniture are often related to religion, which can be mysterious in an outsider’s eye.

Simple classifications

Tibetan furniture consists of cabinet, table and chest.

Tibetan cabinet

Tibetan Cabinet

Tibetan cabinets are common in Zang people’s home. Most of them have more or less similar designs. They are used as dinning tables, writing desks, and deposit cupboards, placing food, clothes, quilts, and religious instruments. Because of their many functions, they are always oily in appearance. But do not wipe the grease out, for it serves as precious protection to the cabinet.

Tibetan table

Tibetan Table

Tibetan tables have the longest history among Tibetan furniture, and are varied in shape and design. They mainly serve as dinning tables and tea tables. Some times, they are also used in religious ceremonies. These tables are designed in a special way. Some of them can be folded, very convenient. Most of the Tibetan tables are covered with paintings of dragon or other peculiar animals, and are engraved with patterns of leaves, bamboos, etc.

Tibetan chest

Tibetan Chest

Tibetan chests originated in the 17th or 18th century, and were gradually replaced by cabinets echoing the practical need. They are similar with camphorwood chests, commonly found in Han people’s homes. Some of them are painted directly on the board, some on a piece of sackcloth, resembling oil paintings.