Woodwork in a memorial space
Following the family photographs: a foreground timber table, worship areas and layers of decorative frames.
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Án gian and carving in worship furniture
From openwork carving in Nguyễn-period references to reading the forms, lines and composition of worship furniture.
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Gụ ta, gụ Lào and hương Lào: beyond the timber names
From botanical names and winged fruit to room humidity: a closer reading of furniture materials.
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Tea cabinets: reading form, carving and inlay
From Kim Bồng cabinet forms to a Nguyễn-period object: a closer look at divisions and decorative areas.
Read articleWoodwork in a memorial space
Following the family photographs: a foreground timber table, worship areas and layers of decorative frames.
Read articlePreparing for custom furniture and worship-space woodwork
From photographs and preliminary measurements to a visit: steps that help both sides understand the work you need.
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Choosing a tea cabinet or display cabinet for your home
Start with what you want to display, where the cabinet will stand and the questions to discuss before choosing.
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From names to materials in each part: questions to make the conversation more specific.
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Caring for wood: start with the surface and placement
A few cautious principles before choosing how to clean, polish or reposition furniture.
Read articleChoose an altar from its intended space
Clarify the available space, the individual pieces needed and your family's preferred arrangement.
Read articleChoose a cabinet for the objects you want to display
Consider placement, door clearance and the objects you plan to put inside.
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Custom furniture: what to prepare before calling
From annotated reference images to room measurements and agreed details: prepare enough to explain the piece you need.
Read articleFrom carving and inlay to Tuấn Trinh Furniture
From carving and inlay around 1994–1995 to the expansion in 2008, the shop and a growing range of family work.
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