The Bun Lounge Chair by Dmytro Kozinenko

The Bun Lounge Chair by Dmytro Kozinenko is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Lako Hale Competition Category.

KalaLako Hale· 2025

The Bun Lounge Chair

by Dmytro Kozinenko

Client: Woo

A' Design Award Kala Winner in Lako Hale Category

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The Design

About The Bun Lounge Chair

The Bun Lounge Chair is defined by its soft, inviting form inspired by a freshly baked bun. With a balance between artistic expression and functionality, the chair features sculptural proportions and rounded shapes that enhance comfort. Designed for both residential and public spaces, it integrates carefully selected materials to ensure durability, ergonomic support, and a distinct visual identity.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā The Bun Lounge Chair i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā The Bun Lounge Chair he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā The Bun Lounge Chair e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Bun Lounge Chair blends artistic expression with functionality, featuring soft, rounded shapes that evoke warmth and comfort. Inspired by culinary aesthetics, its sculptural form creates a visually appealing yet highly practical seating experience, suitable for various spaces.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height: 70 cm
Width: 82 cm
Depth: 90 cm
Seat Height: 38 cm
Tags: Accentuated, Sculptural, Playful, Ergonomic, Modern
Production Technology: The chair is crafted using a combination of metal, plywood, polyurethane foam, and textiles, ensuring durability, comfort, and a high-quality finish.
Design Challenge: The complex shape of the chair posed a significant challenge in construction, requiring careful engineering to achieve the desired balance between form and stability.
Research: This Lounge Chair is the result of a study in culinary craftsmanship, exploring how forms inspired by food can be translated into functional and visually engaging furniture design.
Inspiration: The Bun Lounge Chair draws inspiration from a cooking TV show. The puffy, rounded forms of the model resemble an appetizing bun, reminiscent of a freshly baked pastry in the window of a favorite bakery. This connection between furniture and culinary artistry results in a design that is both visually appealing and conceptually unique.
Project Duration: The project was initiated and completed in 2024.
Operation Flow: The Bun Lounge Chair is designed for both home and public spaces, offering a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing seating experience.
Patents: In the process of registration.
Image Credits: Photography by: Vladyslav Klymenko