Press Release
Wide Paned Surface Table by Shiwen Xiao Receives the A' Design Award in Furniture Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Shiwen Xiao for furniture design
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COMO, Italy, April 25, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category for Wide Paned Surface Table by Shiwen Xiao, designed for Sichuan Muya Growth Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Wide Paned Surface Table
Wide Paned Surface is a dining table designed for use in several settings within the home. The table is made of ash wood and measures 1800 mm by 800 mm by 760 mm. The legs are carved from single solid wood blocks in a lattice form inspired by traditional Eastern architecture, which supports structural stability. The tabletop is 4 cm thick and the edges are inlaid with natural rattan, a detail that recalls woven eaves and helps prevent cracking. An eco-friendly paint finish is applied. The table can serve family dining, home working and children's activities.
About Shiwen Xiao
Xiao Shiwen is a young male designer currently based in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. With years of deep experience in product design, he now works at Sichuan Muya Growth Home Furnishing Co., Ltd., where he has accumulated over five years of professional expertise. Specializing in solid wood furniture design, he is committed to creating durable, highquality home furnishings that offer users lasting reliability and comfort. His design work has been recognized internationally, including winning a Gold Award at the 2025 MUSE Design Awards.
Award Record
With this recognition, Shiwen Xiao is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Entries typically include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. Awarded furniture designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/177212
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/177212
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!177212
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/374515
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Wide Paned Surface Table
- Function
- Table
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- White Smoke, Dim Gray, Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Sienna
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Sichuan Muya Growth Home Furnishing Co., Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Shiwen Xiao
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #177212
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Paned Dining Table embodies a design philosophy of multiscenario adaptability and shared use, allowing it to seamlessly fit into various settings such as family gatherings, home offices, or children’s creative activities like crafting and drawing. Its design integrates Eastern architectural aesthetics and combines lattice table legs with rattan inlaid tabletop for both structural stability and natural elegance, making it suitable for a wide range of home environments.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by Eastern architectural aesthetics and the natural landscape. The square and orderly table legs draw on the brick texture and lattice patterns of traditional Chinese buildings, enhancing structural stability and architectural beauty. The warm and natural tabletop edge is inlaid with a band of rattan, inspired by the eaves of traditional buildings woven from straw and rattan, softening the heaviness of the dark wood surface and bringing liveliness to the overall design.
- Research
- As modern living spaces expand, the demand for multifunctional furniture continues to grow. By studying existing market offerings, the design team saw opportunities to improve furniture that combines structural stability with aesthetic appeal. This design employs solid wood cut from full panels and rattan inlay techniques to enhance durability, visual depth, and adaptability to various scenarios. Environmentally friendly materials are also used to ensure safety and sustainability.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was integrating Eastern architectural elements into modern furniture while ensuring structural stability and durability. The table legs are carved from single solid wood blocks into a lattice form, preserving architectural beauty and structural strength. The tabletop is inlaid with natural rattan, recalling traditional eaves and preventing cracking. The design reinterprets traditional essence through a minimalist form, blending Eastern aesthetics with contemporary life.
- Realization and Technology
- The tabletop and table legs are made from premium ash wood with clear grain, a warm texture, and at least 3 cm thickness for structural stability. The 4 cm thick tabletop with edges inlaid with natural rattan, adds a touch of natural charm and decorative appeal. The table legs are carved from single solid wood blocks rather than assembled from multiple pieces for added strength and durability. Finished with the ecofriendly paint from Dabao, the surface is safe, nonirritating, and ready for use.
- Operation and Interaction
- The table is carefully designed according to ergonomic principles, with precise height and leg spacing for comfortable seating in different scenarios. Its adaptable form and sturdy practical structure allow it to serve multiple roles as a family dining table, an office or study desk, a tea table for guests, or a display table. The table adapts to various needs and scenarios, functioning as practical furniture and an extension of lifestyle.
- Project Duration and Location
- Designed and developed in Chengdu in January 2025, the project was launched on Tmall in September of the same year.
- Specifications
- product dimensions, 1800 mm x 800 mm x 760 mm
- Keywords
- Multiscenario Adaptability, Eastern Aesthetics, Solid Wood Structure, Rattan Inlay, Full Panel Cut, Ash Wood, Lattice Table Legs, Sustainable Design
