Book Kadéra by Cass Saldanha is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Tambaga in Desain Furnitur Competition Category.

TambagaFurnitur· 2026

Book Kadéra

by Cass Saldanha

Client: SAL+Co

A' Design Award Tambaga Winner in Furnitur Category

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The Design

About Book Kadéra

Book iyanaritu kadéra iya wedding toi makkatenning sibawa mappaitang séddi kitta tattimpa'. Rancanganna iyanaritu séddi pangkajian patung ri géométri sibawa simétri, na tungke' sunna riitung madécéng. Book riébbu polé ri aju oak puté matteddé sibawa walnut Éropa. Séddi lémpeng oak ri tengngana pakkatenningngi rangkana ri onrong nasituruseng tellu ajé maccondong. Eppa batang gessa pakurangngi tegangeng ri assijellokeng penting sibawa tambaiwi atettongeng. Sininna lappana ripaccappu ri lima sibawa minynya alang, iya mabbéréang tékstur matte sibawa tettengngi rasa ajué. Atanréna tudangenna iyanaritu 450 miliméter.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tambaga

Book Kadéra iyanaritu pakoro A' Design Award Tambaga, pakalebbi iya malompo tongeng iya ripabbere ri desain luar biasa iya riissengngi nasaba kreativitas, kecerdikan sibawa ketajaman. Pakoro Tambaga iyanaritu artefak iya terampil sibawa mappabbura kreatif iya mappabbentuk pengalaman iya maega, imajinasi sibawa kecerdikan tau mabbuat. Book Kadéra ripakkirangngi mancaji objek iya ripakalebbi, ripuji sibawa rirennu, profesional sibawa inovatif. Desain pakoro A' Design Award Tambaga iyae mappasilaong praktik tepat ri seni, sains, desain sibawa teknologi sibawa makessing nasaba perhatiannna ri detail. Book Kadéra mappabbura kebutuhan makessing, mappakkela keinginan, mappabbentuk perasaan sibawa mappabbura rasa penasaran.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The Bookchair is more than a stool or a chair. It is a sculptural study in geometry and symmetry. Every angle is meticulously calculated to bridge the gap between furniture and art. While its 18-inch height offers utility, its true purpose is to cradle an open book, an invitation to slow down and reflect. More than a functional object, it is a quiet gesture of intentionality, designed for those who value both form and the written word.
Dimensions & Packaging: Materials:
European Walnut, White Oak, Brass solid rod.

Dimensions:

Width: 575 mm
Depth: 300 mm
Height: 735 mm
Seat Height: 450 mm
Tags: Stool, Chair, Brazilian, Wood, Symmetry, Sculpture
Production Technology: Crafted from solid white oak and European walnut, the Bookchair balances warmth with structural depth. A central oak disc anchors the piece, distributing force where three angled legs converge. For engineered stability, four 1/3" brass rods act as discreet tension relievers at key junctions. Each surface is hand-finished with natural oils, creating a matte, luminous texture that preserves the wood's tactile essence. It is a marriage of meticulous joinery and organic materiality.
Inspiration: Guided by geometry and architectural symmetry, the Bookchair is a study in visual clarity. Inspired by Lina Bo Bardi, whose furniture blended modernist rigor with Brazilian vernacular and handcraft. It blends modernist rigor with Brazilian cultural honesty. This piece honors Brazilian modernism through a balance of function and sculptural form. Whether supporting an open book or standing alone, it exists at the intersection of utility and art. An object to be used, and one to be contemplated.
Project Duration: Conceived in Miami in May 2023, this project was prototyped over two months and completed in July 2023. It is an exclusive one-of-one piece; all remaining prototypes were destroyed in July 2023.
Operation Flow: The Bookchair can be used as a normal stool seating functionality, but also can serve as a book display.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Cass Saldanha, 2024.
Team Members: Cass Saldanha