Giants Arm Brace

Detail: The Giants Arm Brace, typically found on square tables and stools, stands out because it eliminates the need for crossbars to secure the legs and feet. Its S-shape adeptly redistributes the weight from the tabletop down to the legs and feet evenly. To circumvent any restriction on leg and foot movement that a crossbar might cause, ancient craftsmen employed the Giants Arm Brace as an ingenious substitute to fulfill the stabilizing role of the crossbar.

Process: The upper end of the Giants Arm Brace is affixed beneath the tabletop using wooden dowels and a strap for a secure connection, while the lower end attaches to the legs via "hook tenon" joints. The mortises on the legs resemble right-angled ladder steps, into which the tenons are inserted. Then, a wooden wedge is driven into the space below, ensuring that the Giants Arm Brace is both solidly anchored and can be easily disassembled when necessary.

Material: Hardwood: Phoebe zhennan (Nanmu), Teak, Rosewood, etc.

Origin: China

Number of Parts: 4 pieces

Period: Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 A.D. - 1912 A.D.)

Detachability: Detachable

Automatable: No

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