Press Release
Revolving Especie Armchair by Zanini de Zanine Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Furniture Design
Zanini de Zanine recognized for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Revolving Especie Armchair by Zanini de Zanine, designed for Studio Zanini, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category. The award was conferred within the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Revolving Especie Armchair
Especie is a revolving armchair designed for both indoor and outdoor use. The armchair is made from solid wood reclaimed from demolition, which is sanded and varnished. The swivel base is made of steel. The seat is made of medium density polyurethane and covered with nautical fabric. The base is fixed while the seat rotates. The backrest is inclined to offer comfort and support to the user. An upholstered bench can be supplied as a footrest. The form follows the solid wood volumes and defined lines of Brazilian furniture of the 1970s.
Award Record
This recognition makes Zanini de Zanine 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/140487
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/140487
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!140487
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/331126
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.instagram.com/studiozanini/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Revolving Especie Armchair
- Function
- Armchair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Lavender, Sienna, Indian Red, Silver and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Studio Zanini
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Zanini de Zanine
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #140487
Credits
- Team
- Thyara Torres
- Image Credits
- Photographer Credito 21 Mobiliario, Poltrona Especie, 2022.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Especie revolving armchair is a contemporary design element that is premised on sustainability through the reuse of demolition wood. It is a versatile and resistant piece of furniture - inspired by the best of Brazilian design from the 70's -, which adapts to both external and internal environments.
- Inspiration
- The Especie revolving armchair was inspired by the creative force of Brazilian modern design from the 70's. The furniture produced at that time was characterized by the use of solid wood, its volumetry with striking lines, the furniture of the 70's prioritized defined and rigid features. Allied to this, the idea of sustainability and resignification of elements of disposal.
- Research
- The research for the production of the Especie armchair began in the designer's passion for the features and materials used in the furniture developed in Brazil during the 70's. Rigid lines and solid wood were outstanding characteristics of this furniture. Allied to this, there was also the idea of sustainability and the reuse of demolition wood, such as peroba and Ipe wood, appeared as an alternative to make the project viable and with an even more special meaning.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge of the project was during the execution process. The fittings between the metal base and the wooden seat should be made in a way that makes the product resistant, ergonomic and safe for the user.
- Realization and Technology
- The Especie armchair is manufactured by reusing solid wood from demolition, going through the sanding and varnishing process. Its swivel base is made of steel and its seat, made of medium density polyurethane, is covered with nautical fabric.
- Operation and Interaction
- The armchair has a fixed base and swivel seat. Its backrest has the necessary inclination to offer ergonomics and comfort to the user. The armchair can also be sold with the upholstered bench for the footrests.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project has started in November 2021 in Rio de Janeiro and finished in February 2022 in Rio de Janeiro.
- Specifications
- 70 mm x 75 mm x 72mm
- Keywords
- Armchair, Brazilian Design, Sustainable materials, Zanini´s chair, 70's inpiration
