Press Release
Deniz Ozdemir Receives the Silver A' Design Award for Arc One Lounge Chair in Furniture Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Deniz Ozdemir for furniture design
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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 Arc One Lounge Chair by Deniz Ozdemir, designed for Deniz Özdemir. 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Silver A' Design Award
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.
More About Arc One Lounge Chair
Arc One is a lounge seating solution formed from a single bent sheet metal surface without welding or assembly. The structure reduces production complexity and cost while enabling stackable storage and transport. A removable leather cushion allows color variation, easy renewal and extended product lifespan through long term adaptability.
Award Record
This recognition makes Deniz Ozdemir 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/181997
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/181997
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!181997
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/380561
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Arc One Lounge Chair
- Function
- Lounge Chair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Light Gray, Sienna, Silver, Dark Gray and Saddle Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Deniz Özdemir
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Deniz Ozdemir
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #181997
Credits
- Team
- (Leave empty) – individual project)
- Image Credits
- Copyrights belong to Deniz Ozdemir, 2026.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Arc One is a lounge chair formed from a single bent sheet metal surface, eliminating welding or assembly. It reduces production complexity while enabling efficient stacking for storage and transport. The removable leather cushion is fixed with snap fasteners integrated into strap details. Its fluid form, shaped by a refined balance of geometry and fluidity, creates a modern, sophisticated, and timeless presence, adding a distinct sense of style to a wide range of interior environments.
- Inspiration
- The design explores how maximum performance can be achieved with minimal material and simplified manufacturing. Inspired by a balance of structural clarity and refined geometry, the project translates these principles into a contemporary industrial context. A single continuous metal surface defines both form and function, while the contrast between metal and leather creates a warm yet precise seating experience.
- Research
- Type: Product efficiency, manufacturing and aesthetic design research. Objective: Reduce production cost and logistics volume through a single-piece structure while meeting aesthetic expectations and ensuring a timeless design language. Method: Form studies, bending solutions and stacking scenarios. Results showed reduced complexity, improved transport efficiency, and extended product lifespan through replaceable upholstery.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was achieving structural strength, ergonomic comfort and visual balance using only one sheet metal surface. Precise form development and bending geometry were required to ensure stability and load performance while maintaining minimal material use and a clean industrial aesthetic.
- Realization and Technology
- The body is manufactured from sheet metal using only laser cutting and CNC bending processes. No welding or mechanical assembly is required. The cushion is separately produced with upholstered leather and designed to be attached onto the metal structure. The flat geometry enables efficient stacking for storage and transport.
- Operation and Interaction
- The leather cushion can be easily placed, removed or replaced, allowing color changes and maintenance over time. The curved metal form provides ergonomic support while the cushion enhances comfort. Stackable metal bodies simplify storage, handling and transportation, improving operational efficiency.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in October 2025 in Istanbul and was completed in February 2026. The design was developed as an independent individual project.
- Specifications
- Material: Sheet metal body with removable leather cushion. Structure: Single-piece construction, no assembly. Versions: Lounge chair and stool. Designed for indoor use, lightweight, durable and stackable for efficient storage and transportation. W:650 x D:750 x H:850 mm
- Keywords
- Sheet metal furniture, lounge chair, single piece structure, bent metal, removable leather cushion, stackable design, cost efficient design, minimal furniture, industrial furniture, timeless design, refined aesthetic, sculptural form, contemporary design language, balanced geometry, fluid form, clean and strong silhouette
