Truong Quang Vinh is a Vietnamese architect, designer, and founder of ONONDETAILS, a design studio based in Da Nang, Vietnam, that creates handcrafted furniture and objects rooted in Vietnamese material culture and craftsmanship. Trained in architecture and influenced by the cultural landscapes of Quảng Nam and Hội An, Vinh channels local narratives into refined, tactile pieces that celebrate wood’s inherent qualities and artisanal technique. His work with ONONDETAILS emphasizes hand-carved surfaces, visible grain, and simple yet intentional forms, realized in designs such as the TQV Chair 01, TQV Chair 02, BA Chair, Hoàng Sa Coffee Table, and Bình Minh Barstool. Through a process that privileges material honesty and craft-centered refinement, Vinh’s designs position Vietnamese craftsmanship within an expanded contemporary design dialogue, attracting attention across design communities for their precision, cultural resonance, and thoughtful material expression.
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by the everyday details of Vietnamese culture—especially Quảng Nam.
A wooden latch in Hội An, a pattern from ethnic textiles, and the movement of waves in a fishing
village. Small things with big stories. Those details create emotion, and emotion drives my
design.
What inspired you to become a designer and manufacturer?
Honestly, it started from frustration.
We couldn’t find furniture that met our standards for our own projects—everything felt
commercial, generic, and soulless.
So we stopped searching and said, “If we can’t find it, we’ll make it.”
That’s how ONONDETAILS was born.
How would you describe your design philosophy?
Minimal, but precise. Quiet, but full of intention.
We strip everything down to what matters, then push the details to the highest level—edges,
joints, surfaces, all refined by hand.
We bring in culture, follow nature, and never fight against materials.
Simple forms, deep craftsmanship.
What is your favorite project?
Our villa projects are in the US and Australia. Seeing Vietnamese craftsmanship living inside international homes confirms one thing: Vietnamese design absolutely belongs on the global stage.
What is your favorite detail or motif?
The hand-carved surface of the chair is the detail we value most at ONON DETAILS. It is made
using traditional Vietnamese woodworking techniques, carved entirely by hand with chisels —
no CNC or mechanical texturing. The rhythm of each cut follows the grain, precise but naturally
varied, revealing a tactile surface that only skilled craftsmen can achieve.
In the images, the hand touching the wood shows how the surface invites direct interaction —
You don’t just see it, you feel it. Another angle highlights the joinery and carved end grain under
warm light, reflecting a balance between modern design and traditional workmanship. Tools
placed beside the unfinished seat remind us that this piece is built slowly, manually, and with
experience.
This chair is more than a product. It carries the trace of the maker, rooted in Vietnamese craft
and expressed through technique, texture, and material honesty.
Do you have a favorite material or finish?
Wood. Always wood.
Tropical hardwoods from Quảng Nam, or natural Walnut and Oak from sustainable forests.
We keep the grain, the cracks, the imperfections—they’re part of the story.
And our fire-burnt black finish is something I’m proud of. Paint can’t touch that depth.
What is your process for starting a new project or commission?
I start by listening—really listening.
Then I let the story, the material, and the space lead the form.
We sketch, we test, we prototype, and we refine until the piece feels right both in the head and in
the heart.
How do you fuel your creativity?
I go back to my roots.
Hội An, the sea, old wooden houses, and conversations with artisans.
Nature and culture recharge me better than any trend or Pinterest board.
What inspired the TQV Chair?
The idea was simple: a chair that’s clean, emotional, and honest to the material.
Architect Trương Quang Vinh shaped it beautifully—big wooden panels, hand-chiseled accents,
precise legs that make it look light on the floor.
How does materiality shape the TQV Chair?
We don’t force the wood—we follow it.
The curves, the grain, and the texture all guide the design.
The chair is comfortable because the material dictates the form, not the other way around.
What advice would you give to young designers?
Be patient.
Respect materials.
Don’t chase trends.
And protect your originality—it’s the only thing that makes your work truly yours.
