Fuyao Liegesessel by Shanghai Mlesun Furniture Technology Co.

Fuyao Liegesessel by Shanghai Mlesun Furniture Technology Co. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Bronze in Möbeldesign Competition Category.

BronzeMöbel· 2024

Fuyao Liegesessel

by Shanghai Mlesun Furniture Technology Co.

Client: Shanghai Mlesun Furniture Technology Co.

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Fuyao Liegesessel

Fuyao ist ein multifunktionaler Liegesessel, der für ältere Nutzer entwickelt wurde. Rückenlehne und Sitzkissen neigen sich synchron und folgen dabei der Krümmung der Wirbelsäule. Eine pneumatisch verstellbare Fußstütze entlastet die Beine, während eine dreifach verstellbare Kopfstütze und verschiebbare Armlehnen individuelle Einstellungen ermöglichen. Durch das Verstellen des Winkels von Rückenlehne und Sitzkissen können die Nutzer außerdem mit weniger Kraftaufwand aufstehen. Eine magnetisierbare Kopfstütze vereinfacht die Verstellung, und ein Sockelkissen aus Gummi reduziert Geräusche und verhindert das Verrutschen. Der Umriss wird von Linien geprägt, die der chinesischen Kalligrafie entlehnt sind.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

Fuyao Liegesessel ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Fuyao Liegesessel wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Fuyao Liegesessel befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This multifunctional reclining chair is perfect for older people, offering a balanced combination of functionality, user experience, and aesthetic value. The chair provides the best ergonomic support and comfortable sitting sensation for older users with synchronised backrest and seat cushion tilt, adjustable headrest, armrest, and footrest. Integrating Chinese calligraphy lines further enriches the appearance and establishes an emotional connection between users and traditional culture.
Dimensions & Packaging: 900*620*1090mm
Tags: Reclining Chair, Multifunctional Chair, Older Group, Chinese Calligraphy Element, Ergonomics
Production Technology: Magnetisable headrest for easy adjustment.
The bottom is equipped with a rubber cushion to reduce noise generation and provide a slip resistant effect to protect the users.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to find a technical solution that combined versatility, comfort and aesthetics. The design team analysed the physical needs of older users and applied ergonomic theories to enhance performance. This resulted in features such as synchronised tilting cushions and backrests, pneumatically adjustable footrests, headrests, and armrests. Adding calligraphic lines enhances the artistry and expressiveness of the overall shape.
Research: With the ageing population, the needs of older people have become the focus of market attention. Reclining chairs have excellent development prospects as furniture that provides different lying positions for older people. Traditional reclining chairs with limited function cannot perfectly fit the physiological characteristics of the older group and might quickly cause discomfort. It cannot provide practical rising assistance for older users who have difficulty sitting and standing up.
Inspiration: It is inspired by Chinese calligraphy, which is popular among older people. Calligraphers transform the form of Chinese characters into a unique artistic language through techniques such as ink, organisation and stroke, and give lines a unique vitality and strong emotions. Therefore, the designers deconstructed the calligraphy and extracted the lines from it, introducing them into the appearance of the reclining chair, realising a clever combination of traditional art and modern furniture.
Project Duration: Research and development of the product started in ShangHai in May 2023. It is launched in China in September 2023.
Operation Flow: This reclining chair has a backrest and cushion that tilt synchronously to fit the spine curve and promote spinal health. The pneumatically adjustable footrest ensures complete relaxation of the legs, relieving leg fatigue. The three ways adjustable headrest and sliding armrests provide customizable seating options. In addition, by adjusting the angle of the backrest and cushion, users can get up more efficiently and with less effort.