Tokyo Шезлонг за отдих by Isabelle De Mari is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Сребърна награда A' Design Award in Дизайн на мебели Competition Category.
СреброМебели· 2026
Tokyo Шезлонг за отдих
Client: Olho Moveis Autorais
Сребърна награда A' Design Award Winner in Мебели Category
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The Design
About Tokyo Шезлонг за отдих
Tokyo е шезлонг за отдих, изработен от масивна бразилска твърда дървесина сукупира. Рамката е изцяло открита, показвайки сглобките и оформените дървени части. Подлакътниците и опорите за гърба са стругувани на струг с ръчно управление, с вдлъбнати детайли в краищата. Инкрустация от естествена кожа е вградена във всеки подлакътник и завършена с шевове. Възглавниците на седалката и облегалката съчетават многослойна полиуретанова пяна и пълнеж от пера, тапицирани в кафяв лен. Повърхностите са шлифовани на ръка и завършени с матов лак. Дизайнът прилага японски принципи на дървообработване към бразилски материал.
The Recognition
About the Сребърна награда A' Design Award
Tokyo Шезлонг за отдих е носител на Сребърната награда A' Design Award — извънредно престижно признание, присъждано на дизайни от най-висока класа, великолепни и впечатляващи. Сребърните победители са изключително блестящи и крайно творчески творби, които илюстрират изключителната компетентност, талант и проницателност на своите дизайнери. Очаква се Tokyo Шезлонг за отдих да бъде прекрасна, показна творба, забележително професионална и дълбоко иновативна. Този дизайн, спечелил Сребърната награда A' Design Award, е високо забележимо, възхищавано изобретение, което е от полза и разширява границите на изкуството, науката, дизайна и технологиите. Tokyo Шезлонг за отдих е творение, на което мнозина завиждат, което събужда желания, внася положителни чувства и разпалва изумление и възхита.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- 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.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 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. - Tags
- Lounge chair, Solid wood furniture, Japanese craftsmanship, Brazilian sucupira, Exposed structure, Artisanal woodworking, Contemporary seating, Minimalist design, Leather inlay
- Production Technology
- 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.
- Design Challenge
- 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.
- Research
- 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.
- Inspiration
- 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.
- Project Duration
- 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.
- Operation Flow
- 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.
- Team Members
- Designer: Isabelle De Mari
Designer: Filipe Melo
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