Ferro Arredamento · 2022
Fan Tavolino da caffè
- A' Design Award di Ferro 2022 in Arredamento
- CLIENT: Objective Gallery
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 9,980
- Verification code BE3156B495 · Verify this award
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About Fan Tavolino da caffè
Fan è un tavolino da caffè ispirato al ventaglio pieghevole cinese. I piani sono realizzati in marmo e corteccia artistica, abbinati a un elemento centrale in bronzo dalla forma di mezzaluna. La superficie metallica curva richiama un ventaglio aperto, un oggetto che nella cultura cinese è associato alla gentilezza e alla libertà di movimento. Uno spazio semicircolare al centro può accogliere fiori o piccoli ornamenti. Il marmo è stato levigato ripetutamente per aderire con precisione al metallo curvo. Il tavolino misura 1120 mm di larghezza, 1120 mm di profondità e 700 mm di altezza.
About the A' Design Award di Ferro
Fan Tavolino da caffè ha vinto l'A' Design Award di Ferro, un riconoscimento prestigioso conferito a buoni design che soddisfano i requisiti professionali e industriali attesi da creazioni ben progettate. I vincitori di Ferro dimostrano la grande abilità, l'elevata specializzazione, la comprensione esperta e la capacità creativa dei loro creatori. Ci si aspetta che Fan Tavolino da caffè sia una creazione molto apprezzata, ammirata e amata, pratica e innovativa. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award di Ferro integra le migliori pratiche del settore e ha caratteristiche tecniche competenti legate a know-how e talento. Fan Tavolino da caffè è rispettato per la sua accuratezza ed è progettato per offrire miglioramenti della qualità della vita che aiutano a rendere il mondo un posto migliore.
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- Unique Properties
- Boldly remixed with stone and wood tabletops, the central piece of metal is curated in the shape of a half-moon that resembles the Chinese fan. The fusion of multiple materials creates a mood of mystery and playfulness.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 1120 mm x Depth 1120 mm x Height 700 mm
- Tags
- Collective Design, Homeware Design, Furniture Design, Chinese Fan
- Production Technology
- Bronze, Marble, Artistic Bark
- Design Challenge
- The structure of the fan table is a triangle, formed by a combination of wood and metal to support the table-top weight. The part where the metal and marble are spliced presented a structural challenge. To achieve a perfect fit, the marble was sanded repeatedly to match and fit in the curved metal surface.
- Research
- To have a deeper understanding of Chinese folding fans, designer Bryce Cai made a special visit to the Fan Museum in Hangzhou. By studying the museum collections on tour with educators, he absorbed information about the folding fans’ basic structure, its 3000-year history, and its long-lasting influence on traditional Chinese culture. In ancient China, words in homophony and fortune were often associated. "Shan", simultaneously represented goodness and the object itself. Fans were often gifted to friends as tokens of appreciation and mascots. Although with time, the folding fan has gradually faded from the daily lives of people, Bryce Cai has found a poetic way to present the fan in another form in our homes, both as a tribute to traditional culture and a reminder of kindness.
- Inspiration
- Fan Table is inspired by Chinese fans. In ancient times, it was often given as a gift to friends because of its homophony with Shan（which stands for kindness in Chinese). It also has the meaning of advancing and retreating freely and at ease.
- Project Duration
- The project started in March 2020 and finished in June 2020 in Guangzhou, and was exhibited in Shanghai in July 2020. This exhibition “COEXIST” lasted for 3 months.
- Operation Flow
- The special semicircle in the center of the coffee table can freely place flowers and small ornaments.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Guan Li
Image #2: Photographer Guan Li
Image #3: Photographer Guan Li
Image #4: Photographer Guan Li
Image #5: Photographer Guan Li
