INHERITANCE AND INNOVATION OF CHINESE TRADITIONAL FURNITURE CULTURE FROM THE CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE DESIGN STYLES——FOCUS ON MING DYNASTY CHAIR FURNITURE

ABSTRACT This research explores the inheritance and innovation of Chinese traditional furniture culture in contemporary furniture design styles, focusing on Ming Dynasty chairs. Through historical literature research and a mixed-methods approach, elements such as form, function, decoration, and aesthetic consciousness are analyzed. The study proposes three core concepts: “Tangible，” optimizing functional elements to enhance usability; “Emotional，” creating deeper connections through emotional resonance; and “Effective，” promoting cultural interaction by dynamically utilizing cultural symbols. The research aims to balance traditional cultural heritage and contemporary design innovations, thereby improving the relevance of Chinese furniture in modern life and aesthetics. Integrating advanced materials and technologies also contributes to sustainability and economic development within the furniture industry. Moreover, the study uses empirical data to support the theoretical model and evaluate the extent of traditional cultural inheritance in contemporary furniture design. Keywords: Chinese traditional furniture culture, Contemporary Design Innovation, integration strategy