Guest Chair
Lotus

Guest Chair for Ming-Li Chang

Lotus is a guest chair designed to bring forth a translation of traditional Ming Dynasty chair design for a modern space. The design was inspired by a Ming Dynasty folding chair that was created to allow high-class generals to maintain a gesture of status during an outing. There's a Chinese idiom that describes the growth of a lotus flower, out of the mud yet unstained. Kindness, warmth, generosity, and pureness of heart are all emotions the chair hopes to convey.

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Lotus by Ming Li Chang
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Guest Chair by Ming Li Chang
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Ming Li Chang Lotus
Ming Li Chang Lotus

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Ming Li Chang Guest Chair
Ming Li Chang Guest Chair

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Unique Properties

Lotus is a guest chair designed to bring-forth a translation of traditional Ming Dynasty chair design for a modern space. The design was inspired by a Ming Dynasty folding chair that was created to allow high-class generals to maintain a gesture of status during an outing. There’s a Chinese idiom that describes the growth of a lotus flower, out of the mud yet unstained. Kindness, warmth, generosity, and pureness of heart are all emotions the chair hopes to convey.

Tags

Chair, Chinese, Wood, Joinery, Minimal

Production Technology

"Lotus" features an intersecting design with a unique lap joint and defined by a contrasting finish. This version of the chair is fully manufactured in China, structured with traditional Chinese furniture wood joinery methods, seamless, sturdy, and clean.

Design Challenge

Communicating with manufacturer through prototyping and developing the structural joinery.

Project Duration

The project started as a design in October 2022 in Los Angeles and finished in March 2023 in Shanghai.

Inspiration

Lotus is inspired bya very special chair from the Ming Dynasty. This was a folding chair design to be a gesture of status for someone of high government power when they’re on the go. What’s interesting is that this unique scenario resulted in a one of a kind design. The intersecting movement along with the archetype of a Chinese ceremonial chair is translated and captured through this new design. The result is an intersecting design with a unique lap joint and defined by a contrasting finish.

Project Overview

Lotus Guest Chair has been a Silver winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Image Credits

For design images and photos please credit Ming-Li Chang.

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Silver Recognition

Ming-Li Chang was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Lotus Guest Chair.

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Introducing "Lotus" - Ming-Li Chang's Award-Winning Guest Chair Inspired by Ming Dynasty

Discover the story behind the award-winning "Lotus" guest chair by Ming-Li Chang, inspired by the Ming Dynasty, and its unique design features.


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