Jern Møbler · 2022
Fan Sofabord
- A' Design Award i Jern 2022 in Møbler
- CLIENT: Objective Gallery
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 9,980
- Verification code BE3156B495 · Verify this award
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About Fan Sofabord
Fan er et sofabord inspirert av den kinesiske foldeviften. Bordplatene er laget av marmor og kunstnerisk bark, kombinert med et sentralt bronseelement formet som en halvmåne. Den buede metalloverflaten minner om en åpen vifte, et objekt som i kinesisk kultur forbindes med vennlighet og fri bevegelse. Et halvsirkelformet rom i midten kan romme blomster eller små prydgjenstander. Marmoren ble slipt gjentatte ganger for å passe nøyaktig til den buede metalldelen. Bordet måler 1120 mm i bredde, 1120 mm i dybde og 700 mm i høyde.
About the A' Design Award i Jern
Fan Sofabord er vinner av A' Design Award i Jern, en prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles gode design som oppfyller de profesjonelle og industrielle kravene man forventer av veldesignede skaperverk. Jernvinnere viser stor dyktighet, høy spesialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapasitet hos skaperne. Fan Sofabord forventes å være et høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt skaperverk som er praktisk og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer bransjens beste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaper knyttet til kunnskap og talent. Fan Sofabord respekteres for sin grundighet og er utformet for å gi forbedringer i livskvalitet som bidrar til å gjøre verden til et bedre sted.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Boldly remixed with stone and wood tabletops, the central piece of metal is curated in the shape of a half-moon that resembles the Chinese fan. The fusion of multiple materials creates a mood of mystery and playfulness.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 1120 mm x Depth 1120 mm x Height 700 mm
- Tags
- Collective Design, Homeware Design, Furniture Design, Chinese Fan
- Production Technology
- Bronze, Marble, Artistic Bark
- Design Challenge
- The structure of the fan table is a triangle, formed by a combination of wood and metal to support the table-top weight. The part where the metal and marble are spliced presented a structural challenge. To achieve a perfect fit, the marble was sanded repeatedly to match and fit in the curved metal surface.
- Research
- To have a deeper understanding of Chinese folding fans, designer Bryce Cai made a special visit to the Fan Museum in Hangzhou. By studying the museum collections on tour with educators, he absorbed information about the folding fans’ basic structure, its 3000-year history, and its long-lasting influence on traditional Chinese culture. In ancient China, words in homophony and fortune were often associated. "Shan", simultaneously represented goodness and the object itself. Fans were often gifted to friends as tokens of appreciation and mascots. Although with time, the folding fan has gradually faded from the daily lives of people, Bryce Cai has found a poetic way to present the fan in another form in our homes, both as a tribute to traditional culture and a reminder of kindness.
- Inspiration
- Fan Table is inspired by Chinese fans. In ancient times, it was often given as a gift to friends because of its homophony with Shan（which stands for kindness in Chinese). It also has the meaning of advancing and retreating freely and at ease.
- Project Duration
- The project started in March 2020 and finished in June 2020 in Guangzhou, and was exhibited in Shanghai in July 2020. This exhibition “COEXIST” lasted for 3 months.
- Operation Flow
- The special semicircle in the center of the coffee table can freely place flowers and small ornaments.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Guan Li
Image #2: Photographer Guan Li
Image #3: Photographer Guan Li
Image #4: Photographer Guan Li
Image #5: Photographer Guan Li
