Two years after its initial launch in China, the book "Contemporary Chinese Furniture Design" by designer Jerry J.I. Chen has been published in English translation for readers around the world. The publication shows with great detail the culture of modern Chinese furniture and aims to present to the Western public the innovations of design in China today.
Chen has been working in the design field for three decades, during which time he has accumulated in-depth knowledge and experience, illustrated in his publication. The designer did not receive formal training, however, he was inspired by his many travels. Throughout his life, Chen has also been a passionate collector of ancient Chinese art. As a result, the book links classical and contemporary Chinese design, creating a new aesthetic for furniture in China.
In explaining why he decided to write this book, Chen explains that when he examined the existing publications on Chinese furniture, there was nothing to explain the field in a clear and accessible way. "We hope that our book will inspire readers to look beyond the form, materials, cultural values and philosophical ideas behind Chinese furniture," he said.
"I hope the English edition will educate people around the world on the design of contemporary Chinese furniture." exists now in the world to facilitate the exchange of ideas of design and to help perpetuate the Chinese cultural tradition. "Published for the first time in October 2016, the book has received a lot of recognition and is now considered a compulsory reading.The launch of this translation is also intended to inspire the Western public and to provide information on the vast subject of design. in China.
