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Vol.16(1) (2025) |
Inheritance and Innovation of Chinese Traditional Furniture Culture in Contemporary Design Styles: A Case Study of Ming Dynasty Chairs
Chen Hong, Hasnul Azwan Azizan @ Mahdzir, and He Jiaqi (Faculty of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Petani, MALAYSIA).
Discipline: Heritage & Conservation Study (Furniture Culture).
Keywords: Furniture design; Traditional culture; Furniture Innovation; Analytic hierarchy process; Whole lifecycle; Taoist harmony; Ecological culture; Huanghuali wood; Round-backed armchair; Functional Attributes; Cultural Attribute; Aesthetic Attribute; Humanization Attribute.
AbstractBeing important in our daily lives, furniture reflects our cultural traditions and personal memories. As a valued part of Chinese culture, traditional furniture holds a place in understanding cultural heritage and creativity. This research uses historical research methods, literature review, and questionnaire surveys to gain a strong understanding of the cultural foundations of Chinese traditional furniture. While exploring the stylistic trajectory of Chinese furniture culture, this study particularly emphasizes integrating ecological cultural concepts throughout the entire lifecycle of furniture. Having incorporated the inheritance and innovation of traditional furniture culture into contemporary furniture design, this study thus highlights the integration of sustainable ecological culture with advanced materials, technologies, and design features. This aims to establish a comprehensive framework for contemporary green ecological furniture design. Mixing old furniture styles into modern design keeps these cultural heritages alive. The result is sustainable, eco-friendly furniture that showcases traditional elements with a new, modern feel. Also, this combined design approach encourages the furniture industry towards environmental protection, supporting innovation, while promoting sustainable growth.Paper ID: 16A1E
Cite this article:
Chen, Hong, Mahdzir, H. A. A., He, J. (2025). Inheritance and Innovation of Chinese Traditional Furniture Culture in Contemporary Design Styles: A Case Study of Ming Dynasty Chairs. International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences & Technologies, 16(1), 16A1E, 1-14. http://doi.org/10.14456/ITJEMAST.2025.5
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