Press Release
Willow Table by Luca Roccadadria Is Granted the Silver A' Design Award in Furniture Design
Luca Roccadadria acknowledged for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 25, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category for Willow Table by Luca Roccadadria, designed for Cantori. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About Willow Table
Willow is an extendable dining table inspired by contemporary architecture. A minimalist metal frame supports the wooden top and holds it slightly apart, creating a suspended effect. The legs are the distinctive feature, fitted with curved sheet metal covers that can be finished in leather or wood and replaced over time. The same wood finish chosen for the top can be applied to the covers, giving material continuity and visual harmony. A fluid extension mechanism is fully integrated, expanding the table from 280 to 380 centimetres without altering the closed configuration.
About Luca Roccadadria
Luca Roccadadria, born in 1990, is a young Italian designer making a name for himself in the contemporary design scene. His innovative approach and attention to detail set him apart, marking him as a rising talent in the industry. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with renowned brands such as Cattelan Italia, Bontempi, Cantori, and Calligaris, leaving his mark with creations that blend artisanal tradition and modern sensibility. His unique style is characterized by the ability to merge classic elements with a fresh, contemporary vision, making him a promising figure in Italian design.
Award Record
This recognition makes Luca Roccadadria a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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. The competition 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. Entries typically include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. Awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/180987
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/180987
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!180987
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/259355
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.roccadadria.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Willow Table
- Function
- Table
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Lavender, Gray, Light Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Cantori
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Luca Roccadadria
- Country
- Italy
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #180987
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The project achieves structural equilibrium between lightness and solidity. An essential metal frame supports the wooden top, distancing it to create a suspended effect. The technical distinction lies within the legs, featuring curved sheet metal covers customizable in leather or wood. Applying the exact wood finish from the surface to these leg covers ensures material continuity and visual harmony. A fluid extension mechanism integrates seamlessly, expanding capacity without disrupting the original closed configuration.
- Inspiration
- The project draws its primary inspiration from the observation of contemporary architecture, seeking a constant visual and structural balance between the solidity of volumes and the lightness of supports. This reflection translates into the table through an essential metal framework, designed to support the wooden top by distancing it slightly from the load-bearing structure. This technical solution creates a precise suspended effect for the surface, reducing the visual impact of the contact point between the two materials.
- Research
- This technical design research aimed to integrate a complex extension system into a pure design aesthetic. We challenged the table's technical boundaries to achieve a relevant design capable of adapting to various contexts. Through prototyping and mechanical testing, we validated its smooth operation. The result renders the technology invisible, innovating the furniture sector with a product that blends sophisticated engineering with everyday simplicity.
- Challenge
- The technical aspect was undoubtedly the most complex. The extension mechanism is seamlessly integrated into the table's design, allowing it to open effortlessly. Every detail has been meticulously planned
- Realization and Technology
- Metal Fabrication and Sheet Metal Working Precision Mechanics for Elongation Coating and Finishing Techniques
- Operation and Interaction
- Suspended Lightness: The design creates a distinctive visual effect where the wooden top appears to float above the essential structure. Customizable Covers: The legs feature curved sheet metal elements that can be clad in leather or finished in various colors. Material Duality: The project combines the warmth of wood with the precision of metal, fusing craftsmanship with contemporary style. Fluid Mechanism: The extension system is integrated for practical and immediate use without compromising the harmony of the forms. Aesthetic Versatility: Thanks to interchangeable components, the table offers a tailored fit, adapting to any environment or requirement.
- Project Duration and Location
- I started designing this project in January 2024, and it was presented by Cantori at the Salone del Mobile 2025
- Specifications
- L. closed 280cm open 380cm - P. 100cm - h. 75cm -
- Keywords
- table, design, innovation, technique,metal
