For its 160th anniversary, Hong Kong department store Lane Crawford has decided to revamp a classic part of Chinese history.
The Ming chair is a traditionally designed chair that is a rich part of Chinese culture. As a chic, modern staple within current Hong Kong culture, Lane Crawford decided to add new flavor to the chair. With the help of eight designers, Lane Crawford has compiled a list of intricate Ming chair variants. Some boast hand-carved designs, while others are carefully painted. The project, dubbed 'Dynasty Revival,' is open to the public in Hong Kong's IFC Mall.
What's Driving This Trend
- Classic Reimagined
- Revamping traditional designs to create modern and unique products.
- Collaborative Design
- Bringing together multiple designers to create innovative and diverse variations of a product.
- Cultural Heritage Redefined
- Updating historical and culturally significant items to appeal to contemporary tastes and preferences.
Who This Affects Most
- Furniture
- Exploring new design possibilities within the furniture industry.
- Retail
- Creating unique and exclusive products to attract customers and differentiate from competitors.
- Art and Design
- Marrying traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics to create artistic and functional pieces.
