Leaf 사이드 테이블 by Ariane Rosa is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 동상 in 가구 디자인 Competition Category.
동가구· 2026
Leaf 사이드 테이블
by Ariane Rosa
Client: AR Architecture and Design
A' Design Award 동상 Winner in 가구 Category
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About Leaf 사이드 테이블
리프 사이드 테이블은 지지 표면과 통합형 앰비언트 조명을 결합한 제품이다. 구성은 반구형 목재 베이스를 중심으로 이루어지며, 여기에서 가늘고 긴 금속 기둥이 솟아올라 일상용품을 올려둘 수 있는 트레이 형태의 상판을 지지한다. 상판 위쪽에는 금속 잎사귀 요소가 터치로 작동하는 광원을 감싸 부드럽게 확산되는 빛을 만들어낸다. 이러한 구성은 줄기가 잎을 받치고 그 잎이 빛을 걸러내는 식물의 구조를 은유한다. 목재와 금속, 조명의 통합을 통해 이 디자인은 실내 공간에서 사이드 테이블이자 조명 기구로서 기능한다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 동상
Leaf 사이드 테이블, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 동상 수상작으로, 창의성, 독창성, 영민함으로 돋보이는 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 높은 권위의 인정입니다. 동상 수상작은 충분히 숙련되고 인상적으로 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 폭넓은 경험, 상상력, 기지를 입증합니다. Leaf 사이드 테이블, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 사물로서 두드러지게 전문적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 동상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 모범 사례를 담고 있으며 세부에 대한 주의로 훌륭합니다. Leaf 사이드 테이블, 이 작품은 필요를 훌륭하게 충족하고 욕망에 닿으며 감정을 매료하고 호기심을 불러일으킵니다.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Leaf Side Table is a sculptural furniture piece where support surface and light become a single gesture. A solid wood hemispherical base anchors the composition while a slender metallic stem rises to support a tray-like top. Above it, a golden leaf discreetly shelters a touch-activated light source. By combining Brazilian artisanal sensibility with contemporary restraint, the design transforms an everyday side table into a subtle lighting object and a quiet focal presence within interior spaces
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Leaf Side Table. Dimensions 300 mm W x 300 mm D x 600 mm H. Materials solid wood for base and tray top and metal for structural stem and leaf element. Integrated touch activated LED light concealed beneath the metal leaf. Designed as a compact side table combining support surface and ambient lighting. The hemispherical wooden base provides stability while the slender vertical metal stem supports the top and lighting element.
- Tags
- Leaf side table, sculptural side table, illuminated side table, Brazilian design furniture, wood and metal furniture, touch light furniture, contemporary side table, artistic furniture design, ambient lighting furniture
- Production Technology
- Leaf combines traditional woodworking with precise metal fabrication. The hemispherical base and tray-like top are crafted from solid wood, shaped and finished to emphasize the natural grain and tactile quality of the material. A slender metal stem provides structural continuity between the elements. The upper metal leaf is fabricated in thin metal and integrates a discreet touch-activated LED module beneath its surface, allowing soft ambient illumination while preserving the visual lightness of the composition.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was achieving a visual balance between sculptural expression and functional clarity. The design required integrating a light source without compromising the purity and lightness of the form. Another difficulty was translating an organic, nature-inspired concept into a structure that could be realistically produced using wood and metal. The process involved refining proportions and structural relationships so the object could appear delicate while remaining stable and technically feasible.
- Research
- Qualitative design research aimed to explore the relationship between furniture, light, and everyday rituals. The objective was to create a small object capable of combining functional support and ambient lighting in a single gesture. The methodology involved form studies, material exploration, and spatial observation of how side tables are used in domestic environments. Concept sketches and iterative modeling were used as research tools. The results revealed the potential of merging surface and light, generating a more intimate and meaningful interaction with everyday furniture.
- Inspiration
- Leaf was inspired by the symbolic presence of nature in Brazilian daily life and by the quiet rituals that take place around small domestic objects. Its composition recalls a botanical structure: a stem rising from the ground and sustaining a leaf that shelters light. This gesture reflects the coexistence of strength and delicacy typical of tropical landscapes, while also evoking cultural moments of gathering, offering, and sharing that often unfold around simple supporting surfaces.
- Project Duration
- The Leaf Side Table project began in 2025 in Santa Catarina, Brazil, where the initial concept and design development were carried out. The project is currently in the design phase, with ongoing refinement of form, materials, and lighting integration as part of the preparation for future prototyping and production.
- Operation Flow
- Leaf Side Table is designed for simple and intuitive interaction. The tray like top provides a surface for small everyday objects such as books glasses or personal items. Above it a metal leaf discreetly shelters a light source that is activated by touch. This gesture turns the object into a soft source of ambient light creating a calm atmosphere. By combining support surface and illumination in one piece the design simplifies use while enriching the experience of the space.
- Image Credits
- Laila Dutra
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