Idan Chiang's Collector's Perspective: Furniture Can Hold Personal Memory

Idan Chiang of L'atelier Fantasia approaches interior design from a collector's point of view: a piece of furniture, beyond its function, may also carry a creator's perspective, material experimentation, and the owner's life experience.

Creators such as Lalanne bring sculpture and everyday objects together, so a chair or a lamp can be both used and looked at. Starting from this thread, choosing objects becomes more than comparing brands and prices—it also means asking about the background and making of a piece.

Building your own collector's eye doesn't require starting with expensive objects. You can begin with exhibitions you often visit, vessels brought back from travel, or a piece of furniture you're willing to care for over the long term—gradually recognizing the materials and stories that truly matter to you, and letting your home reflect a personal choice.

Photo: L’atelier Fantasia 繽紛設計、Hazel Chiu