Nimbus Cadair Freichiau, Otoman by Simone Villéla is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Dylunio Dodrefn Competition Category.
ArianDodrefn· 2026
Nimbus Cadair Freichiau, Otoman
Client: Simone Villéla Atelier
Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Dodrefn Category
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About Nimbus Cadair Freichiau, Otoman
Set cadair freichiau ac otoman yw Nimbus a ddyluniwyd ar gyfer mannau preswyl. Ysbrydolir y dyluniad gan ysgafnder cymylau, gan gyfuno ffurfiau meddal wedi'u clustogi â strwythur pren manwl gywir. Gwneir y breichiau a'r sylfaen o bren jacaranda solet, wedi'u llunio â gwaith asio gofalus er mwyn sicrhau gwydnwch. Mae ewyn haenog dwysedd uchel a gweoedd elastig yn darparu cysur ergonomig. Mae'r otoman yn amlbwrpas a gall wasanaethu fel troedfainc, sedd ychwanegol, neu fwrdd ochr cryno pan osodir top pren symudadwy arno. Mae'r set yn dod â manylder crefftwaith llaw i gynhyrchu diwydiannol graddadwy.
The Recognition
About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award
Mae Nimbus Cadair Freichiau, Otoman yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Nimbus Cadair Freichiau, Otoman fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Nimbus Cadair Freichiau, Otoman yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Nimbus is a contemporary seating system inspired by the gentle lightness of clouds. Designed for modern living, it combines sculptural presence with ergonomic comfort and multifunctionality. The transformable ottoman serves both as a footrest and as a side table, offering adaptability and practicality. Nimbus balances emotional design with everyday use, creating a warm, iconic solution for contemporary interiors.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Nimbus is a contemporary armchair and ottoman system designed for residential interiors. Armchair dimensions: 760 mm height × 745 mm width × 765 mm depth, with a seat height of 455 mm. The round ottoman measures 370 mm height × 540 mm width × 540 mm depth. The rectangular ottoman version measures 485 mm height × 430 mm width × 615 mm depth. Materials include solid wood structure, upholstered foam seating, and an optional wooden tabletop surface. The ottoman is multifunctional, serving as footrest or compact support table.
- Tags
- Armchair design, Multifunctional ottoman, Contemporary furniture, Ergonomic seating, Sculptural form, Brazilian design, Wood craftsmanship, Soft upholstery, Modular comfort, Living room furniture
- Production Technology
- The Nimbus Armchair and Ottoman combine solid jacaranda wood craftsmanship with advanced upholstery techniques. Carefully shaped joinery ensures durability and visual lightness. High-density foam and elastic webbing provide ergonomic comfort, while all elements are designed for efficient manufacturing without losing refined artisanal detailing.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge in developing Nimbus was achieving structural durability while preserving its soft, cloud-inspired volume. Research focused on ergonomic proportions, material resistance and foam performance under prolonged use. A layered seat system combining elastic webbing and differentiated foams was tested to balance weight support and comfort. The final structure ensures stability, longevity and visual lightness without compromising tactile softness.
- Research
- Nimbus was developed through research on emotional design, ergonomic seating, and multifunctional furniture for compact living. The process included sketch exploration, proportion studies, and material testing with wood and upholstery to achieve softness and structural clarity. User comfort, visual lightness, and adaptability were key outcomes, resulting in a refined seating system for contemporary interiors.
- Inspiration
- Nimbus was inspired by the idea of visual lightness translated into structural solidity. The design contrasts soft, enveloping volumes with a precise wooden base, creating balance between comfort and architectural clarity. It explores the dialogue between handcrafted expression and industrial feasibility, bringing artisanal warmth into scalable contemporary production.
- Project Duration
- The Nimbus Armchair and Ottoman were designed and developed between 2025 and 2026 in Vila Velha/ES, Brazil, at Simone Villéla Atelier. The collection was later executed in Bento Goncalves/ RS, Brazil in partnership with Voltoni, combining authorial design research with industrial craftsmanship. The project reflects a contemporary approach to comfort, sculptural form, and production-ready furniture for modern interiors.
- Operation Flow
- Nimbus is designed to create an intuitive comfort experience. The armchair provides a supportive, enveloping seat for relaxation, while the ottoman enhances interaction by adapting to different needs. It can be used as a footrest, an extra seat, or paired with a removable wooden top to become a compact side table. This flexibility allows Nimbus to support everyday living in a warm and effortless way.
- Image Credits
- Image Credits: Studio Moresco, Still Photography, Nimbus Armchair and Ottoman Set, 2026.
Graphic Design Credits: Ezequiele Panizzi, Graphic Art and Layout, 2025.
Video Credits: Simone Villéla Atelier, Direction and Editing, 2026.
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