SHANG XIA Blends Carbon Fiber and Heritage at Paris Design Week

At the Mobilier National, founder Jiang Qiong Er orchestrates a meeting of eras within the Chapelle Saint-Louis. Four carbon fiber pieces from the Da Tian Di collection stand alongside lacquer works by French Art Deco master Jean Dunand. This selection marks a milestone for the brand, as the chairs are set to join the institution's permanent collection following the exhibition, cementing a rare recognition of contemporary Eastern design within a French national archive.

Simultaneously, the brand collaborates with designer Wu Bin at the Domaine National du Palais-Royal to unveil The Pavilion of Time. As the first Asian designer commissioned by the Centre des monuments nationaux for this site, Wu Bin utilizes a circular, translucent structure to interpret the theme of motion. The installation relies on carbon fiber to anchor its minimalist form, offering visitors a space to reflect on the interplay of light, shadow, and the passing of time amidst the garden’s historic avenues.