
Chen Weihua, desinger of "Hu Bicheng Wood" works on several new designs in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 28, 2017. Carpenter Hu Bicheng established his own brand "Hu Bicheng Wood" in 2011, drawing inspiration from furniture in the 1950s and 1960s. China's furniture industry is embracing a new wave of independent designer brands, especially in cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. The new generation of designers attaches more importance on the contemporary expression of Chinese elements, adding creative momentum to the furniture industry in China. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)














