Tao
Rocking Chair for HSU HUNG HUANG DESIGN LAB
The name comes from the Tao people who live on Orchid Island in eastern Taiwan. Also, these indigenous people are well-known for their traditional canoe craftsmanship. Inspired by the crafts of Tao, Hsu-Hung Huang integrated their boat-building craftsmanship into a piece of furniture. Furthermore, the designer hoped to transfer the experience of rowing the Tao canoe into the joyfulness of swinging in a rocking chair. Ultimately, the project explored the preservation of intangible cultural heritage and translated it into stylish and elegant artwork through contemporary design methods.
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Tao Rocking Chair Press Releases
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Tao Rocking Chair Translations
Our Tao translations are now available in a wide range of languages: 摇椅 ZH, Wiegstoel AF, Karrige Lëkundëse SQ, የሚወዛወዝ ወንበር AM, كرسي هزاز AR, Ճոճաթոռը HY, Sallanan Kreslo AZ, -Aulkia Altzari Mota EU, Крэсла-Качалка BE, রকিং চেয়ার BN, Stolica Za Ljuljanje BS, Люлеещ Се Стол BG, Rocking Chair MY, Balancí CA, Ang Rocking Chair CEB, Rocking Chair NY, 搖椅 ZY, Sedia À Basculante CO, Stolica Za Ljuljanje HR, Houpací Křeslo CS, Gyngestol DA, Schommelstoel NL, Balancseĝo EO, Kiiktool ET, Keinutuoli FI, Chaise Berçante FR, Cathair Rocaid GD, Mecedora GL, საქანელა KA, Schaukelstuhl DE, Η Κουνιστή Πολυθρόνα EL, રોકિંગ ખુરશી GU, Dodin HT, Kujera Mai Girgiza HA, Ka Noho Pōhaku HAW, כיסא נדנדה HE, रॉकिंग चेयर HI, Rocking Lub Rooj Zaum HMN, Hintaszék HU, Ruggustóll IS, Mkpagharị Oche IG, Kursi Goyang ID, Cathaoir Rocaireachta GA, Sedia A Dondolo IT, ロッキングチェアは JA, Kursi Goyang JV, ರಾಕಿಂಗ್ ಕುರ್ಚಿ KN, Тербелетін Орындық KK, កៅអីរញ្ជួយ KM, Intebe Yo Kunyeganyega RW, 흔들의자 KO, Rokêrî Cureyek KU, Термелүүчү Отургуч KY, ເກົ້າອີ້ Rocking LO, Sella LA, Šūpuļkrēsls LV, Supamosios Kėdės LT, Schaukelstull LB, Стол-Лулка MK, Seza Mihozongozona MG, Kerusi Goyang MS, റോക്കിംഗ് ചെയർ ML, Siġġu Tat-Tbandil MT, Ko Te Tuuru Toka MI, रॉकिंग चेअर MR, Эргэдэг Сандал MN, रकिङ चेयर NE, Gyngestol NO, ରୋକିଂ ଚେୟାର OR, راکینګ څوکۍ PS, صندلی گهواره ای FA, Fotel Bujany PL, Cadeira De Balanço PT, ਰੌਕਿੰਗ ਚੇਅਰ PA, Balansoar RO, Кресло-Качалка RU, Nofoa Faaluelue SM, Столица За Љуљање SR, Rocking Chair SN, پٿر واري ڪرسي SD, පැද්දෙන පුටුව SI, Hojdacie Kreslo SK, Gugalni Stol SL, Kursi Ruxaya SO, Rocking Chair ST, Mecedora ES, Korsi Goyang SU, Kiti Cha Kutikisa SW, Gungstol SV, Tumba-Tumba TL, Курсии Чархзананда TG, ராக்கிங் நாற்காலி TA, Кресло TT, రాకింగ్ కుర్చీ TE, เก้าอี้โยก TH, Sallanan Sandalye TR, Oturgyç TK, Крісло-Качалка UK, راکنگ کرسی UR, تەۋرىنىش ئورۇندۇق UG, Tebranadigan Stul UZ, Ghế Bập Bênh VI, Cadair Siglo CY, Skommelstoel FY, Isitulo Esinyakazelayo XH, ראַקינג שטול YI, Didara Julọ Alaga YO, Isihlalo Esinyakazayo ZU, Rocking Chair EN, for global reach.
Tao Rocking Chair Media Articles
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Unique Properties
Taiwan is a picturesque and mountainous island on the Pacific Ocean and it demonstrates tremendous diversity in its cultural heritage. Especially, indigenous nations who have various legends, crafts, and ceremonies strongly represent Taiwan’s unique marine culture and spirit. To preserve this precious and traditional culture, the designer attempts to embed spiritual and societal knowledge and practices into material design.
Tags
Rocking Chair, wood furniture, culture, Taiwan indigenous people, boat
Production Technology
Ash, Oak, Beech
Design Challenge
Mirroring the traditional boat building method, multiple wooden compartments were joined together by tenons and mortises; additionally, the mechanical characteristics of various wood species are considered to make the rocking chair the distinctive piece that it is. Thus, the structure of the furniture is more durable in resisting deformation significantly against changes in environmental humidity. Through applying the hand-rubbed Danish oil finish, this method provides a natural and original wood texture to the furniture. Ultimately, by combining traditional craft with contemporary fabrication, an elegant and simple rocking chair was made.
Project Duration
The project started in May 2017 in London and finished in September 2017 in London, and was exhibited at Viaduct Showroom London, Goldsmith University London and Eslite Bookstore Taiwan in July 2018 and 2019.
Operation Flow
The designer felt that sitting on Tao Rocking Chair is similar to taking a boat. When users sit on the rocking chair and get it going, the rocking chair will look like a real boat that is slipping on the vast sea.
Research
The Tao Rocking Chair was inspired by the boat-building methods of the Tao Indigenous community, previously of Orchid Island, a rugged and remote island off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. Respecting cultural heritage, a crucial part of Tao life centres upon the building of traditional fishing boats for the Tao people. Hence, addressing the issue of culture preservation, the designer aims to communicate Taiwan’s unique culture to the world via this project and transfer the experience of rowing the Tao canoe into the joyfulness of swinging in a rocking chair.
Inspiration
Inspired by the craft of Tao, a Taiwan indigenous people, the designer has integrated their maritime culture into furniture design. Their knowledge and skills strongly represent Taiwan’s unique oceanic culture and spirit. By combining traditional and contemporary methods, this furniture design hopes to inform people of the culture of Taiwan’s indigenous people.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Shih, Po-Yang, Tao Rocking Chair I, 2017. / Image #2: Photographer Shih, Po-Yang, Tao Rocking Chair II, 2017. / Image #3: Photographer Shih, Po-Yang, Tao Rocking Chair III, 2017. / Image #4: Photographer Chien, Chih-Lin, Tao Rocking Chair and Hsueh, Yu-Hsien I, 2018. / Image #5: Photographer Chien, Chih-Lin, Tao Rocking Chair and Hsueh, Yu-Hsien II, 2018.
Project Overview
Tao Rocking Chair has been a Bronze winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2021 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.
Bronze Recognition
Hsu-Hung Huang was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Tao Rocking Chair.
Hsu-Hung Huang Press Releases
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Tao Rocking Chair: A Fusion of Taiwan Indigenous Culture and Contemporary Furniture Design
Renowned designer Hsu-Hung Huang integrates Taiwan's indigenous maritime culture into a unique rocking chair, preserving intangible heritage through contemporary design.
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