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Eduardo Acero Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Ab Chair Seat in Furniture Design
Eduardo Acero recognized for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Ab Chair Seat by Eduardo Acero, designed for Eduardo Acero Rodriguez, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Ab Chair Seat
Ab Chair is a lounge chair designed for relaxation in modern interiors. The concept features a molded plywood shell with natural veneer that holds upholstered cushions in soft neutral fabric. The cushions use high-density foam for comfort and durability. A cast aluminum swivel base adds stability and easy movement. A matching ottoman supports a full resting posture. Fluid lines and balanced proportions give the chair a sculptural form. Production combines CNC machining with traditional upholstery methods.
About Eduardo Acero
Eduardo Acero is an industrial and interior designer from Bogotá, Colombia, currently based in New York. His background in industrial design, combined with a deep appreciation for furniture and architecture influenced by his family, informs his approach to design. He focuses on creating furniture and interior spaces that prioritize both aesthetics and user experience, considering their impact on daily life. With a vision to establish his own furniture brand, he continues to explore innovative design solutions that integrate functionality, craftsmanship, and spatial awareness.
Award Record
Eduardo Acero is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2024 - 2025 and the 2025 - 2026 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Typical entries include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. The awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/176570
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/176570
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!176570
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/359006
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://bit.ly/ACERO1
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Ab Chair Seat
- Function
- Seat
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Gray, Light Gray, Silver and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Eduardo Acero
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #176570
Credits
- Image Credits
- Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This lounge chair combines ergonomic comfort with sculptural elegance, featuring a molded wooden shell that cradles upholstered cushions in soft, neutral fabric. Its design balances precision and warmth, uniting natural materials with contemporary craftsmanship. The swivel base provides flexibility, while the integrated ottoman enhances relaxation. Defined by fluid lines and thoughtful proportions, it distinguishes itself as both a functional seat and a refined design.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the harmony between nature and modern living, this design draws from the organic fluidity of wood and the softness of upholstered comfort. The concept emerged from a study of human posture and the desire to merge ergonomics with sculptural elegance. Research into traditional craftsmanship and contemporary production methods informed the balance of warmth, durability, and precision, creating a timeless piece that invites both rest and reflection.
- Research
- This research was conceptual design research aimed at creating a lounge chair that merges ergonomics with sculptural form. The objective was to study posture and material potential. Methodology included digital modeling and ergonomic analysis, using 3D software as main tools. Participants were posture studies and design simulations. Results showed the value of fluid proportions, leading to insights on comfort and aesthetics. The impact highlights how design can enhance well being and enrich furniture culture.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was uniting ergonomic comfort with a sculptural identity while keeping the design feasible for production. Internally, balancing proportions and ensuring posture support demanded continuous refinement. Externally, limits of material behavior, sustainable sourcing, and potential manufacturing methods shaped the design. Overcoming these obstacles led to a concept that harmonizes function, aesthetics, and future production possibilities.
- Realization and Technology
- The concept envisions a molded plywood shell with natural veneer to achieve both strength and sculptural form. Cushions are proposed in high-density foam with textile upholstery to ensure comfort and durability. A cast aluminum swivel base provides stability and flexibility. The realization would rely on CNC machining for precision, combined with traditional upholstery techniques to highlight craftsmanship within a contemporary production framework.
- Operation and Interaction
- The chair is designed to invite relaxation through intuitive use. Its gently reclined form and supportive cushions naturally adapt to the body, while the swivel base allows smooth movement without effort. The accompanying ottoman extends comfort, encouraging a full resting posture. By combining ergonomic proportions with a seamless flow of materials, the interaction feels effortless, offering a balance of functionality and calmness in daily living.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project Start in May 2025 in New York and finished July 2025
- Specifications
- Chair: Height 840 mm x Wide 840 mm x Deep 880 mm Ottoman: Height 420 mm x Wide 630 mm x Deep 500 mm
- Keywords
- lounge chair, ergonomic design, sculptural furniture, contemporary seating, modern craftsmanship, plywood shell, upholstered comfort, swivel base, conceptual furniture, design innovation
