The Exploring of Beniarong for Application in Furniture Design

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Benjarong is a high-class handicraft in Thailand. In the past, it was used in the royal court by high-ranking people with unique shapes, patterns and colors. Nowadays, there are improvements to match the era, to reach people of all genders and ages including foreigners in order to get to know Benjarong through new designs such as home furniture, gifts, souvenirs, jewelry, etc., to continue the identity of Thai arts and crafts.

Thai furniture has a more important role after King Rama V announced the abolition of slavery. So, the crouching system is reduced. Characteristics (of Thai furniture that is unique) can be seen from the shape of the bent wooden legs called 'Kou legs' and carved patterns similar to the lion's legs called 'Singha legs' such as stools, beds, cabinets, etc.

The Golden Ratio is derived from a mathematical theory. It is a calculation to find the most balanced and beautiful proportions. It is a formula invented by Leonardo Fibonacci, an Italian mathematician who tried to use numbers to describe the beauty of nature.

This article raises two issues of study Benjarong and Thai furniture regarding composition, proportion and shape in order to determine the outcome of suitable and similar proportions by using the Golden Ratio theory to compare the beauty proportion of two things by experimenting with designing various dimensions in creating relationships with each other and finding the result of the most perfect piece of work, it is able to ingeniously and harmoniously reflect Benjarong and Thai furniture.

This study provides a new perspective on contemporary furniture design. By maintaining the identity of Benjarong and Thai furniture, the outcome from studies and experiments shows that creating new furniture by art beauty theory of both proportions can reflect the identity of Benjarong and Thai furniture, which will be a new dimension of creative design. This can be useful and is a continuation of Thai arts and crafts in the future.