BằNG develops furniture and lighting through material-driven production in Ho Chi Minh City
BằNG Unboring Objects furniture and lighting collection by Vietnamese brand BằNG introduces a series of furniture, lighting, and objects developed in Ho Chi Minh City, where materials, processes, and workshop conditions directly shape the outcome. Founded in 2021, BằNG positions its Unboring Objects furniture and lighting collection as a study of how production methods can inform design decisions, resulting in pieces that remain functional while inviting interaction. The name itself refers to the Vietnamese preposition for “made by” or “made from,” reinforcing the brand’s emphasis on origin, fabrication, and material logic.
At the center of the collection, the Lớp sculptural lighting series develops a precise visual mechanism based on layering. A single sphere is positioned within stacked acrylic sheets, generating multiple reflections when illuminated. These reflections create the impression of motion, although the sphere remains fixed. The effect changes depending on the viewer’s angle and the surrounding light conditions, making the object responsive to its environment. The Dreamy Lớp variation introduces iridescent acrylic, amplifying this phenomenon through shifting colors and transparency, while a stainless steel version, hand-polished to a mirror finish, gives the object a more architectural presence with increased reflectivity and weight.
The Đan catch-all tray, designed by Thomas Bình-Minh Vincent, focuses on structural efficiency through minimal components. Composed of two linen bands and slender bamboo sticks, the object forms a soft yet stable volume that can be reshaped by hand. Its flexibility allows it to function both as a container for everyday items and as a standalone object that can stand upright. The construction references weaving techniques, aligning with the Vietnamese meaning of “đan,” while demonstrating how material behavior can guide form without unnecessary complexity.
With the Qua mirror collection, BằNG replaces traditional glass with polished stainless steel, shifting the perception of reflection. The surface captures indirect views, creating unexpected visual connections across a space. This material decision also improves durability, removing the fragility typically associated with mirrors. The manufacturing process combines machine polishing for clarity with hand-finishing for edge refinement, establishing a balance between precision and manual control that defines the final appearance.
The Điểm furniture and accessories collection extends this approach into larger-scale objects. Developed from perforated steel sheets, each piece emerges from processes such as cutting, bending, and welding, using the minimum number of components required. The square perforation grid reduces weight while creating a consistent visual pattern that recalls illuminated building façades in Ho Chi Minh City. The result is a series of monolithic forms shaped as much by subtraction as by construction, where the structure remains visible through the surface.
Across the BằNG Unboring Objects furniture and lighting collection, Thomas Bình-Minh Vincent applies a hands-on methodology that integrates research, prototyping, and production. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, the designer works closely with workshop conditions to ensure that each object reflects both its material origin and its method of making. The collection demonstrates how a direct engagement with fabrication can produce objects that are precise, adaptable, and grounded in their context.
All images credit: BằNG
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