The Charm of Materials: Contemporary Furniture Design - Fabric, Leather, and Rattan

Author: Ma Chunhong
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Fabric, leather, and rattan are almost exclusive materials for soft furniture. Unlike solid wood, engineered wood, metal, glass, and plastic, they cannot serve as the base material for furniture, cannot provide support, and cannot function as a frame. However, this does not diminish their utility at all. On the contrary, their unparalleled tactile quality enables them to take on the crucial role of direct contact with the human body, making them irreplaceable in seating and sleeping furniture. They are like the clothing of furniture, protecting its inner structure while also embellishing it. Their unique materials provide designers with boundless inspiration and imagination, and through the meticulous craftsmanship of designers, they enrich our lives, allowing us to savor a colorful existence. We are captivated by their charm and embrace their inherent nature, rationally controlling their character.