Malay Furniture: Design, Function and Meaning. (22nd August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wahab, Mohamad Hanif Abdul; Ahmad, Shamsidar; Masri, Mawar; Hamid, Abu Bakar Abd
• Is Part Of: Procedia--social and behavioral sciences. Volume 202(2015)
• Page Start: 285
• Page End: 293
• Publication Date: 2015-08-22
• Subjects: Design -- Function -- Meaning; Social sciences -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Congresses; Arts -- Periodicals; Arts -- Congresses; Humanities -- Periodicals; Humanities -- Congresses; 300
• DOI: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.08.232
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-0428

Abstract

Abstract: This paper seeks to present the furniture usage in Malay traditional house spatial organization. Data analysis is focused on Anjung/Rumah Tangga, Serambi, and Rumah Ibu area. Qualitative research is analyzed from the literature review and case study at Maliah Idin's Melaka traditional house at Jasin, Melaka. The study found that the structure of the Melaka house played a significant role in creating built-in and loose type furniture. A built-in furniture is a form and space that has a combination of furniture function and space structure. The furniture presents a manifestation of the Malay culture and the way of life.