Square or Circle
Chair for Xin Chen
The main purposes of Xin Chen's design are communicating the different cultures and offering a new experiencing to appreciate the furniture. He has created a new way of constructing furniture that is joining all individual parts and holding them together through rope by tension without gluing and screwing. He has also created a new form of furniture representation that is disassembling the furniture into individual pieces, then rearranging and transforming into a new cultural image representation. The design can be satisfied with both functional and aesthetic for people simultaneously.
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Square or Circle Chair Translations
Excited to make Square or Circle accessible in many languages through our translations: Отургуч KY, 의자 KO, Kursî KU, Sella LA, Vum Stull LB, ເກົ້າອີ້ LO, Kėdė LT, Krēsls LV, Стол MK, Seza Ny Seza MG, Kerusi MS, കസേര ML, Siġġu MT, He Tūru MI, खुर्ची MR, Сандал MN, कुर्सी NE, Stol NO, ଚେୟାର OR, Stoel AF, ਕੁਰਸੀ PA, Karrige SQ, صندلی FA, ወንበር AM, Krzesło PL, الكرسي AR, څوکۍ PS, Աթոռը HY, Cadeira PT, Kafedra AZ, Scaunul RO, Aulki EU, Стул RU, Крэсла BE, ڪرسي SD, চেয়ার BN, Tulaga Nofoa SM, Stolica BS, Столица SR, Столът BG, Tha Cathair GD, ကုလားထိုင် MY, Chigaro SN, Chair EN, La Cadira CA, පුටුව SI, Mpando NY, Stolička SK, 椅子 ZH, Stol SL, Sedia CO, Kursi SO, Stolica HR, Setulo ST, Židle CS, Silla ES, Stol DA, Korsi SU, Stoel NL, Mwenyekiti SW, Seĝo EO, Stol SV, Tool ET, நாற்காலி TA, Tuoli FI, కుర్చీ TE, La Chaise FR, Кафедра TG, Cadeira GL, เก้าอี้ TH, სკამი KA, Oturgyç TK, Stuhl DE, Upuan TL, Καρέκλα EL, Sandalye TR, ખુરશી GU, Урындык TT, Chèz HT, ئورۇندۇق UG, Kujera HA, Стілець UK, כסא HE, کرسی UR, कुर्सी HI, Stul UZ, Szék HU, Ghế VI, Kursi ID, Cadair CY, Cathaoir GA, Stoel FY, Oche IG, Isitulo XH, Formaður IS, שטול YI, La Sedia IT, Ijoko YO, 椅子 JA, Isihlalo ZU, Kursi JV, 椅子 ZY, ಕುರ್ಚಿ KN, Lingkoranan CEB, Орындық KK, Noho HAW, កៅអី KM, Lub Rooj Zaum HMN, Intebe RW.
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Unique Properties
This chair is called Square or Circle. The most interesting feature is that the chair is held together by tension, and can be disassembled into individual pieces, which can then be rearranged and transformed into a representation of the Chinese instrument, a Liuqin. This design can satisfy both functional and aesthetic needs. Meanwhile, it also allows people to carry it easily because all parts can be dismantled for transportation.
Tags
Chair, Chinese style, Disassembled, Wood, Joinery
Production Technology
It is made of cherry, walnut, fiber rope and hardware. The whole chair was joined together by different parts (seat, back, legs, and stretcher) without using glue, nails, and screws. Meanwhile, it holds together by a rope in tension.
Design Challenge
The challenge of this design is that one design can be fitted in both forms a chair form and a representation of Liuqin.
Project Duration
This project started in March 2016 and finished in May 2016 at Iowa state university. It was exhibited in The 22nd International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft, Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA, the USA in December 2016.
Operation Flow
The chair was joined together without using glue, nails, and screws. Meanwhile, it holds together by a rope in tension. Users can lose the rope, then disassemble the chair in different pieces.
Research
The purpose of this design is to inspire people to think and appreciate differently about furniture. The chair is not only a piece of functional furniture but also attracts people to explore different cultural traditions. The design applies some Chinese elements to represent Chinese cultures, such as the color of Chinese red, and the yin and yang circle which is from the traditional Chinese philosophy.
Inspiration
This design is inspired by a traditional Chinese instrument Liuqin and the Italian Strozzi chair. The purpose of the design is to communicate the different cultures of Eastern and Western to modern audiences. I want to explore the cultural differences and similarities by using my design as a vehicle because I am experiencing it.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer George Ensley, Square or Circle Image #2: Photographer George Ensley, Square or Circle Image #3: Photographer George Ensley, Square or Circle Image #4: Photographer George Ensley, Square or Circle Image #5: Photographer George Ensley, Square or Circle
Project Overview
Square or Circle Chair has been a Iron winner in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Xin Chen was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Square or Circle Chair.
Xin Chen Press Releases
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Introducing "Square or Circle" Chair by Xin Chen: A Fusion of Eastern and Western Cultures
Xin Chen's "Square or Circle" Chair: A Fusion of Eastern and Western Cultures
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