The Charm of Materials---Contemporary Furniture Design Metal Furniture

Author: Xue Kun, Ren Zhongquan (editors)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Metal represents human culture and civilization. Since prehistoric humans began using metal, it marked the beginning of civilization. The "Bronze Age" and "Iron Age" were ways in which human civilization was defined by the metals used at the time. During the Industrial Revolution, metal played a pivotal role. The invention of low-cost iron and steel refining technologies laid the foundation for later major discoveries and inventions. In modern civilization, metal is used in the largest quantity and has the widest range of applications. Compared to other products, metal furniture plays an extremely important role in modern life, being involved in clothing, food, shelter, and transportation. From an industrial perspective, metal furniture holds a significant position in industrial products. Based on current market trends and factors such as raw materials, labor, manufacturing, and market demand, the development of metal furniture is particularly promising and worthy of investment in research and development. This book first provides a simple explanation of the types and aesthetic features of metal, then discusses the concept and classification of metal. Subsequently, it analyzes and explores the evolution of modern metal furniture and the current development status of metal furniture in China. It further proposes design strategies, including functional design strategies, aesthetic design strategies, and material design strategies, aiming to explore the development trends of metal furniture from a design perspective and provide practical development guidelines for relevant industries, designers, and design education.