Childhood Memories: Outdoor Rocking Chairs
Chan Wai Lim drew inspiration for this trio of outdoor rocking chairs for children from her own childhood on a farm in Singapore.
Chan Wai Lim is a member of the Little Thoughts Group, a collective of designers passionate about sharing the richness and beauty of their Singaporean identity, history and lifestyle through design. Each year the group showcases its work at exhibitions centered on a particular theme. This year's theme was "My Hood: the place where I grew up."
"My inspiration comes from my childhood life on a 'kampong' (farm)," said Chan. "In the early '70s, Singapore was mainly farmland, ponds and plantations, and at that time simple pleasures revolved around playing with farm animals and hand-made wooden objects. I wanted to share some of my memories and to infuse a design story into pieces of outdoor furniture to bring a smile to the younger generations."
Chan created a set of three animals: a piglet, a cat and a dog. "These are the most meaningful animals that I recall from my life on the farm," she explained. Chan's designs are simple and classic, each having unique pattern variations and color tones.
Photography by Chan Wai Lim
Frequently asked questions
Who designed the Childhood Memories outdoor rocking chairs?+
The rocking chairs were designed by Chan Wai Lim, a member of the Little Thoughts Group, a collective of Singaporean designers.
What inspired the Childhood Memories rocking chair collection?+
Chan Wai Lim drew inspiration from her childhood life on a 'kampong' (farm) in Singapore during the early 1970s, when simple pleasures revolved around playing with farm animals and hand-made wooden objects.
What is the Little Thoughts Group?+
The Little Thoughts Group is a collective of designers passionate about sharing the richness and beauty of their Singaporean identity, history and lifestyle through design. The group showcases its work annually at themed exhibitions.
What was the theme of the Little Thoughts Group exhibition featuring the rocking chairs?+
The exhibition theme was 'My Hood: the place where I grew up.'
What animals are featured in the Childhood Memories rocking chair set?+
The set includes three animals: a piglet, a cat and a dog. Chan chose these as the most meaningful animals she recalled from her life on the farm.
What design features distinguish each rocking chair in the collection?+
The designs are simple and classic, with each chair featuring unique pattern variations and color tones.