Friday, March 6, 2015

How To Determine The Design Of Liturgical Furniture

By Leslie Ball


Any movable object which is used in the support of the offering of services by various religious groups is what is commonly known as a liturgical furnishing. These groups are distinguished from each other by beliefs, customs and traditions. They also have different tastes and preferences and therefore there exists many designs of the liturgical furniture.

These distinct groups have different features of their worship places. For instance, a church is for Christians, the mosque is for Muslims, etc. The choice of the equipment depends on the type of the service offered. This also determines the design to be applied. In a worship place like a church where the congregation has to kneel at some point within the worship, the seats are designed with an extension for the same.

The furniture should be designed in a way that they are environmentally friendly to facilitate worship. This furnishing is regulated by the church. Leaders and church members will decide on the desired design. Similar religious groups arrange their furnishings the same. Hence, when the representative of a church expresses interest to the suppliers, inquiry about the kind of religion is done.

A wide range of materials are used in the furniture making. This depends on the choice by a consumer and includes; metals, plastic, wood and glass. The sustainability of metallic products is high and therefore its use has increased in demand over the years. Those made of glass are subjected to many risks when using them. They, however, look attractive especially when holy images are drawn on them.

Hardwoods and softwoods are used in the structures manufacturing industry. Wood sanding helps in the elimination of any scratches, cuts, or flaws. Some furniture is made with lockable compartments that facilitate the safe storage of any items. They could be made of wood materials, but the handles attached to them are made of iron. Steel made items are heavier and stable as compared to other materials.

Specialization of many companies producing these items has raised the supply in the market and therefore prices are lowered due to this competition. The companies trying to diversify in their products have led to improvement in quality. To maximize sales, these companies produce designs for all religions. When a contract is entered into and a sample is provided, the suppliers should ensure what is produced corresponds with the sample.

New furniture will contribute to a new feeling when worshipping. Some are designed in a way that makes the place look holy. They can be easily obtained from the distributors with less transaction costs. Like any other product, their ordering can be done online and these companies facilitate fast deliveries. All customers are provided with costless assembly and carpenter services.

The use of those that are wooden requires that the material be procured at an optimum level of dryness to avoid infestation. The best quality and standardized wood should be used to ensure that the product made will be durable. Maintenance should be a basic core as it ensures that the item is safe and in good conditions. Steel products require less maintenance.




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