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Anima Armstoel by Pietro Luigi Verona

Anima Armstoel by Pietro Luigi Verona is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award yn Sulver in Meubelûntwerp Competition Category.


SulverMeubels· 2025

Anima Armstoel

by Pietro Luigi Verona

Client: Pietro Luigi Verona

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner in Meubels Category

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The Design

About Anima Armstoel

De Anima armstoel is in bysûnder ûntwerp dat syn ynspiraasje hellt út de foarmen en materialen dy't yn 'e natuer oanwêzich binne. Troch te fokusjen op spielske en symmetryske foarmen, stribbet it dernei positive ûnderfiningen foar de brûkers te kreëarjen, wêrby't it de opbeurende gefallens opropet dy't faak assosjearre wurde mei natuerlike eleminten. Ûntwurpen troch grûndige observaasje fan 'e ferskate fauna en flora fan Brazylje, transformearret de armstoel dizze ynspiraasjes yn in konkreet produkt. It wjerspegelet de treffende silhoetten dy't yn 'e ekosystemen fan Brazylje te finen binne, en beklammet sawol de autentisiteit fan 'e spielske skaaimerken as de elegânsje fan 'e organyske linjen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Sulver

Anima Armstoel is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Anima Armstoel wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Anima Armstoel is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The creative process was entirely manual, from the concept with hand drawings, to its construction and improvement in the wooden piece, the design was improved with 3D scanning technology of the physical prototype, facilitating the manufacturing process on the 5 axis CNC and guaranteeing lines organic and aesthetic that reflect the authenticity of natural forms. The piece offers visual and emotional comfort, bringing the essence of nature to indoor environments.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 880 mm x Depth 900 mm x Height 700 mm
Tags
armchair, wood, design, soul, handmade
Production Technology
Materials are Tauari Brazilian reforestation Wood. Natural Fabric from Brazil cotton.
the design was improved with 3D scanning technology of the physical prototype, facilitating the manufacturing process on the 5 axis CNC and ensuring organic and aesthetic lines that reflect the authenticity of natural forms.
Design Challenge
The greatest challenge was understanding the elements that contribute to nature’s beauty and translating them into an armchair design. We immersed ourselves in observation, sketching organic lines, symmetry, and playful forms found in the natural world. Once the design was finalized, the next step was crafting a prototype using natural materials such as wood and cotton fabric. Working freehand, we constructed the wooden armchair's base, ensuring that the intricate, handmade quality from our drawings was preserved in the final product. This process beautifully linked nature’s essence with our craftsmanship.
Research
Brazil is home to one of the world's richest biodiversities. The objective of our research was to explore and understand the elements that contribute to the beauty of our native flora and fauna. We employed a hands-on approach, venturing into the field to closely observe various plants and animals. As we explored, we sketched our observations, capturing the intricate details and characteristics that make these living beings remarkable. This immersive method not only enhanced our appreciation of nature but also informed our design concepts, allowing us to translate this beauty into our work.
Inspiration
From the shapes and materials of the armchair, the project aims to express the positive experience transmitted in the beauty of nature's playful and symmetrical forms, giving us good feelings, which we experience when we are in contact with natural elements. The Anima armchair was designed based on the observation of aspects present in both Brazilian fauna and flora, with the aim of transmitting the beauty perceived through the interpretation of shapes.
Project Duration
January 2024 and finished June 2024. It was made in Nova Petropolis, Rio Grande do Sul. Brazil
Operation Flow
Imagine sinking into the Anima armchair after a long day. Its organic and natural curves invite you to relax, wrapping you in a cocoon of comfort with the Tauari wood. As you settle in, the playful lines and natural aesthetic create a soothing atmosphere, reminiscent of a serene walk in nature. You might take a moment to enjoy a good book, the chair cradling you like a gentle embrace.
Team Members
Pietro Luigi Verona
Image Credits
Pietro Luigi Verona

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