No glue or nails: a Chinese furniture brand has revived traditional carpentry

7 October 2025
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Their innovative approach has breathed new life into established customs, integrating them into a contemporary context.

Their philosophy is based on the ancient technique of sunmao—a carpentry art that allows for joining parts without nails, glue, or metal fittings. In China, this technique was used in the construction of palaces and the creation of furniture during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), and now this principle has inspired designers to create minimalist metal furniture.

Sunmao technology is based on a system of tongues and grooves that fit perfectly together. Trigram made each joint three-way and completely symmetrical. This allows their furniture to be assembled and disassembled in minutes. Chairs, tea stands, and incense holders—all elements are interchangeable, and their functionality can be changed depending on the situation.

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malina
11 October 2025
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У мене одного відео не показує? Просто статична картинка.
Zalevskyi
11 October 2025
756 comments
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Це коли хотів випити за столом, а вирішив замість цього зібрати сам стіл.))
Taras777
12 October 2025
554 comments
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Зате коли збере — обмивати буде з набагато більшим ентузіазмом.
Alex Celt
13 October 2025
447 comments
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Варіант “щоб не як у всіх”. Практична користь — майже нульова.
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