Designet Tokyo Loungestol av Isabelle De Mari er en høyt ansett vinner av den svært prestisjetunge 2026 A' Design Award i Sølv i konkurransekategorien Møbeldesign.
SølvMøbler· 2026
Tokyo Loungestol
Klient: Olho Moveis Autorais
Vinner av A' Design Award i Sølv i kategorien Møbler
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Om Tokyo Loungestol
Tokyo er en loungestol laget av massivt brasiliansk sucupira-hardtre. Rammen er helt eksponert og viser sammenføyningene og de formede tredelene. Armlenene og ryggstøttene er dreid på en dreiebenk under manuell kontroll, med konkave detaljer i endene. Et innlegg av naturlig lær er nedsenket i hvert armlene og avsluttet med sømmer. Sete- og ryggputene kombinerer lagvis polyuretanskum og fjærfyll, trukket i brunt lin. Overflatene er håndslipte og behandlet med matt lakk. Designet anvender japanske treverksprinsipper på et brasiliansk materiale.
Anerkjennelsen
Om A' Design Award i Sølv
Tokyo Loungestol er vinner av A' Design Award i Sølv, en usedvanlig prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles design i toppklassen som er nydelige og imponerende. Sølvvinnere er enormt briljante og usedvanlig kreative verk som viser designernes enestående ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighet. Tokyo Loungestol forventes å være et praktfullt utstillingsverk som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonelt og dypt nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en svært bemerkelsesverdig, beundret oppfinnelse som gagner og flytter grensene for kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi. Tokyo Loungestol er et skaperverk mange misunner, som vekker ønsker, gir positive følelser og vekker undring og forundring.
Bak designet
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Krediteringer, teammedlemmer og tekniske detaljer levert av designeren.
- Unike Egenskaper
- Tokyo asserts craftsmanship as structure and expression. Defined by its fully exposed wooden frame in solid Brazilian sucupira, the lounge chair reveals precision woodworking through manually operated lathe-turned arms with subtle concave detailing at the ends. An inlaid leather armrest refines the tactile experience, balancing substantial material presence with aesthetic lightness and disciplined form.
- Dimensjoner og Emballasje
- Dimensions: 700 mm W x 800 mm D x 700 mm H.
Weight: approximately 30 kg.
Structure: solid sucupira wood.
Armrests with recessed natural leather inlay and stitching.
Seat and back cushions with layered foam and feather filling, upholstered in brown linen.
Finish: matte acrylic varnish.
Non disassemblable construction. - Stikkord
- Lounge chair, Solid wood furniture, Japanese craftsmanship, Brazilian sucupira, Exposed structure, Artisanal woodworking, Contemporary seating, Minimalist design, Leather inlay
- Produksjonsteknologi
- Tokyo is manufactured in certified solid Brazilian sucupira hardwood. Structural components are precision machined, with arms and back supports shaped on a mechanically driven lathe under manual control. Armrests incorporate recessed detailing for flush leather inlay. Elements are hand sanded to refine concave terminations. The base is assembled from solid planks with radiused edges. Upholstery combines multi density polyurethane foam and feather filling. Finished with water based matte varnish.
- Designutfordring
- The main challenge was achieving formal discipline while working with substantial volumes of solid wood. Balancing structural mass with refined proportion required precise control during lathe shaping and manual finishing. Internally, the project sought to reinterpret Japanese woodworking principles within a Brazilian material context. Externally, contemporary production constraints demanded efficiency without compromising craft integrity, requiring careful coordination between technique, material and artisanal execution.
- Forskning
- Research focused on refining solid sucupira structure through controlled manual processes. The objective was to test how lathe shaped components and proportional studies could enhance structural precision. Methodology included full scale prototyping and ergonomic evaluation. Data was collected through physical mockups and material testing. Experiments centered on hand guided finishing. Results confirmed durability and refined surface quality, reinforcing craft driven production in contemporary furniture.
- Inspirasjon
- Tokyo was inspired by the principles of Japanese woodworking, where precision, restraint and respect for material define construction. The project explores how substantial volumes of solid wood can achieve visual lightness through disciplined detailing and controlled form. By prioritizing hand guided processes, even when using mechanical tools, the design embraces an a mano approach, valuing the artisan gesture over automated production.
- Prosjektvarighet
- The project started in July 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and was completed in October 2025. It was officially launched in November 2025 as part of the Tokyo Collection, a broader furniture series inspired by Japanese culture and craftsmanship.
- Driftsflyt
- Tokyo is experienced as a balance between structure and comfort. The solid wood frame provides visual stability, while the layered cushions offer a soft and supportive seat. The recessed leather armrest enhances tactile contact, creating a refined resting point for the hands. Its proportions encourage a relaxed posture without excess, allowing the user to feel supported by craftsmanship rather than hidden structure.
- Teammedlemmer
- Designer: Isabelle De Mari
Designer: Filipe Melo
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