Palm Collection Lounge Seating by Helle Nielsen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Silver A' Design Award in Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design Competition Category.
SilverOutdoor Furniture· 2026
Palm Collection Lounge Seating
Client: Libra By Palma International
Silver A' Design Award Winner in Outdoor Furniture Category
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About Palm Collection Lounge Seating
Palm Collection is a set of lounge seating designed for indoor and outdoor spaces. The collection includes two related pieces. Palm Nest rests directly on flat ground and offers a grounded seating experience. Palm Swing is suspended from a dedicated stand and moves gently in response to body weight. Both pieces share a powder coated aluminum frame with handwoven synthetic rope surfaces. The cushions are made with quick dry foam and outdoor grade fabric. The calm sculptural forms suit homes, terraces, gardens and hospitality settings.
The Recognition
About the Silver A' Design Award
Palm Collection Lounge Seating is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Palm Collection Lounge Seating is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Palm Collection Lounge Seating is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparks amazement and wonderment.
Interviews
Grand Interview
The Palm Collection Lounge Seating achieves something genuinely rare in contemporary furniture, presenting two distinct expressions of rest within a single cohesive visual language, one grounded and protective in the Palm Nest, the other suspended and gently kinetic in the Palm Swing. What aspect of the Palm Collection Lounge Seating are you most proud of, and how did the deliberate choice to develop two complementary pieces rather than a single standalone form shape the emotional and spatial identity of the entire collection?
What I am most proud of in the Palm Collection is its ability to create two distinct emotional experiences within one cohesive design language. From the beginning, we wanted to explore comfort in different ways.The Palm Nest feels grounded, quiet, and protective, while the Palm Swing brings softness through gentle movement. This dialogue between stillness and motion became the heart of the collection, giving Palm Collection its emotional depth and making both pieces stronger together.
The Palm Collection Lounge Seating arrives at a moment when residential and hospitality design are increasingly seeking pieces that serve both interior and exterior environments without aesthetic compromise. How did the Palm Collection Lounge Seating address the specific design demands of transitional spaces, and what guiding principles ensured that the collection reads as equally resolved on an open terrace as it does within a refined interior lounge setting?
One of our main intentions with Palm Collection was to create a design that feels equally natural in both indoor and outdoor spaces. As the boundary between interior and exterior living becomes softer, we wanted the collection to respond to that shift.Balance guided every decision, from material selection to visual expression. Durable materials such as powder-coated aluminum, handwoven rope, and weather-resistant cushions ensure outdoor performance, while thoughtful proportions and soft textures keep the pieces warm and refined indoors. This balance allows Palm Collection to transition seamlessly across different environments.
The Palm Collection Lounge Seating combines industrial powder-coated aluminum with handwoven synthetic rope crafted by skilled artisans, a pairing that bridges modern manufacturing precision with traditional craft knowledge. In what way does this particular production approach in the Palm Collection Lounge Seating contribute not only to the physical longevity of the pieces but also to the broader conversation around responsible material use and the sustainable integration of human craftsmanship into contemporary furniture production?
For us, the combination of powder-coated aluminum and handwoven synthetic rope was never only a technical decision. It was about finding a balance between durability, responsibility, and human touch.Aluminum gives the Palm Collection a strong and long-lasting structure. Its durability and resistance to outdoor conditions help extend the life of the product, which we believe is an important part of sustainability. A product that is designed to last reduces the need for frequent replacement and encourages more mindful consumption.At the same time, the handwoven rope brings something equally valuable that cannot be achieved by machines alone. It carries the skill, patience, and sensitivity of the artisans who craft each piece. This human element adds warmth and character, making every piece feel more personal.I believe responsible design today is not only about choosing durable materials, but also about preserving craftsmanship and creating products with lasting emotional value. When people feel connected to an object, they are more likely to care for it and keep it for a long time. In that sense, longevity is both physical and emotional.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Palm Collection is a seating project consisting of two related designs: the Palm Nest and the Palm Swing. Developed as a cohesive family, both pieces share the same visual language while offering different ways of resting and inhabiting space. The Palm Nest is designed to sit directly on flat ground, creating a grounded and protective seating experience, while the Palm Swing is suspended from a dedicated stand, introducing a gentle sense of movement and lightness.
The collection was created in collaboration with Danish designer Finn Oestergaard, whose work is recognized for its refined Scandinavian sensibility and human-centered approach. The project explores the balance between structure and softness, combining a clearly defined aluminum frame with handwoven rope surfaces and generous cushions. This contrast allows the pieces to appear visually light while remaining structurally strong and comfortable.
Designed for both indoor and outdoor environments, the Palm Collection adapts naturally to a wide range of residential and hospitality settings. Its calm, sculptural presence encourages moments of pause, making it suitable for lounges, terraces, gardens, and transitional spaces where comfort and atmosphere are equally important. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Palm Collection consists of two seating pieces. Palm Swing: W1220 D1030 H1470 mm. Palm Nest: W1320 D1610 H1110 mm. Both designs feature a powder-coated aluminum frame combined with handwoven rope seating surfaces. Cushions are made with quick-dry foam and outdoor grade fabric. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
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- Production Technology
- The Palm Collection is realized through a combination of industrial production and handcraft techniques. The main structure is made from powder-coated aluminum, selected for its strength, durability, and resistance to outdoor conditions. The seating surfaces are handwoven using synthetic rope by skilled artisans, allowing flexibility while maintaining structural integrity. Cushions are produced using quick-dry foam and covered with outdoor-grade fabric to ensure performance in varying climates. The production process focuses on precision in the frame construction and consistency in handweaving to achieve both visual clarity and long-term use.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was translating a soft, organic concept into a structurally sound design suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Balancing visual lightness with durability required careful development of the aluminum frame and woven surfaces.
- Research
- The design development of the Palm Collection involved exploration of organic forms and their translation into functional seating. Research focused on the relationship between structure and softness, particularly how woven materials can provide both support and comfort. References were drawn from natural arrangements, such as the radial composition of leaves, as well as from Scandinavian design principles emphasizing clarity and usability. Material research included testing aluminum for lightweight strength and rope weaving techniques for flexibility and durability in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Inspiration
- The Palm Collection draws inspiration from the form of nine leaves arranged like a bouquet, a natural symbol of balance and openness. This idea evolved into two expressions of comfort: the Palm Nest, resting gently on flat ground, and the Palm Swing, suspended from its sculptural stand. Rooted in Scandinavian clarity and tropical warmth, the collection reflects calmness, connection, and the quiet rhythm of nature.
- Project Duration
- The Palm Collection was designed over a period of approximately 6–8 months. The design process was developed through collaboration between Denmark and Indonesia, combining conceptual development in Denmark with prototyping and production refinement in Indonesia.
- Operation Flow
- The Palm Collection offers two complementary ways of resting. The Palm Nest provides a stable, grounded seating experience on flat surfaces, while the Palm Swing is suspended from its stand, creating gentle movement that responds to the user body weight. Both pieces encourage intuitive interaction through supportive cushions and woven surfaces.
- Team Members
- Finn Oestergaard
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