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Erhu

Chair for Han Mei

Inspired by Erhu, a traditional Chinese classical instrument, Erhu's unique timbre is presented in the form of seats by interpreting the intangible with the tangible, the design incorporated national culture as a language of modern furniture, exploring a new style of contemporary Chinese furniture. The structure is so simple that there are only two parts: seat surface and legs. The chair back, seat surface and front leg are made of curved plywood as a whole, and the three-dimensional seating space is completed with two-dimensional curves fitting the shape of the human body.

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Erhu by Han Mei
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Unique Properties

Inspired by Erhu, a traditional Chinese classical instrument, the design incorporated national culture as a language of modern furniture, exploring a new style of contemporary Chinese furniture. The structure is so simple that there are only two parts: seat surface and legs. The chair back, seat surface and front leg are made of curved plywood as a whole, and the three dimensional seating space is completed with two dimensional curves fitting the shape of the human body.

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Chinese Musical Instruments, Erhu, Bentwood , Chinese style

Production Technology

The integrated shape of the seat surface, chair back and front leg is completed by pressing the curved plywood in a premade mold. The surface used ash wood and walnut for veneering. The legs are made of walnut.

Design Challenge

The abstract timbre of Chinese classical Musical Instruments is interpreted in a figurative and modern style,On the basis of inheriting and developing traditional Chinese culture and craft, it used modern bentwood technology to make furniture with contemporary Chinese style.he structure is so simple that there are only two parts: seat surface and legs.

Operation Flow

The chair is ergonomic in design,Sitting on it fits the human body perfectly. The integrated shape of the seat surface, chair back and front leg is completed by pressing the curved plywood in a premade mold.

Research

Erhu has a long history in China. The shape of the back leg simulates the Ming style hoof shaped leg, which is a tribute to Ming-style furniture and interprets traditions in a new way.

Inspiration

The design is inspired by Erhu, a traditional Chinese instrument. Erhu’s unique timbre is presented in the form of seats by interpreting the intangible with the tangible. Erhu has a long history in China. The shape of the back leg simulates the Ming style hoof shaped leg, which is a tribute to Ming style furniture and interprets traditions in a new way.

Image Credits

COPYRIGHT: Han Mei

Project Overview

Erhu Chair has been a Bronze winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

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Bronze Recognition

Han Mei was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Erhu Chair.

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Han Mei Press Releases

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Introducing Erhu-inspired Chair Design by Han Mei, Winner of Bronze A' Design Award

Han Mei's Erhu-inspired chair design, winner of the Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, pays homage to the traditional Chinese instrument while reimagining it as a contemporary piece of furniture.


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