Lu Yi · CLIENT: Syid
Flow is a table inspired by the QiaoAn, a traditional Chinese furniture type used to display art objects and paintings. The two raised ends of the QiaoAn prevented items from falling, and the same feature is applied to Flow. The table measures 1800 by 800 by 750 millimeters and is made of black walnut and brass. The wooden and metal parts are shaped with computer numerical control machining, and the top is built with a mortise and tenon structure. Craftsmen then finish each surface by fine hand grinding.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- This table reflects the combination of ancient Chinese tradition and modern, new Chinese style, and the flavor of Oriental literati. It can give users a better experience in use. The material selection is the combination of black walnut and brass. We hope that through the cultural characteristics of ancient documents and the mix and match of new materials, we can use Chinese mortise and tenon structure design to make the furniture more stable Sex.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The 1800mm*800mm*750mm wood part is made by CNC technology and craftsman, the metal parts are made by CNC, and the table panel is made of medieval mortise and tenon structure, which is made by craftsman.
- Tags
- Work table / Chinese style / Black walnut / copper / Minimalist style
- Production Technology
- The production process adopts semi manual and modern CNC technology, Pro-E software for design and production. After the completion of modern CNC technology, furniture craftsmen will hand fine grinding, so that the product can reach a more detailed level.
- Design Challenge
- How to combine the ancient QiaoAn with the modern furniture, and keep the traditional element characteristics, at the same time in line with the modern way of life
- Project Duration
- The design project started in Shenyang in September 2020, completed in January 2021, and exhibited in the Art Museum of China syid Design Institute in January 2021.
- Operation Flow
- In the process of using the table, it has a better use experience, and the table can prevent objects from falling
- Research
- QiaoAn is a representative furniture in ancient China. This work combines ancient QiaoAn with modern desk. The core is to make users have better experience and comfort when using products.
- Inspiration
- The overall design inspiration comes from the ancient Chinese QiaoAn. In ancient times, tiaohan mainly placed art decorations or paintings. The two sides of QiaoAn were tilted to prevent the falling of objects. QiaoAn played a role in inheriting the new Chinese style.
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