Ebisu Mensa Scriptoria by Isabelle De Mari is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Designatio Supellectilis Competition Category.
ArgentumSupellex· 2026
Ebisu Mensa Scriptoria
Client: Olho Moveis Autorais
Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Supellex Category
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About Ebisu Mensa Scriptoria
Ebisu est mensa scriptoria domestica, ita excogitata ut labor in ambitus domesticos integretur. Proportiones moderatae et geometria aequilibrata efficiunt ut mensa cum spatio habitationis consociet potius quam dominetur. Superficies scriptoria coriacea in planum superius aequata inseritur, planum operis continuum efficiens. Structura ex MDF machina CNC formata constat, ligno naturali pau ferro tenui vestita et vernice acrylica opaca perfecta. Orichalcum vetustatum in marginibus, in divisoriis internis loculorum et in capsa electrica propria adhibetur. Fila electrica per pedes occultantur, ut claritas formalis conservetur.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum
Ebisu Mensa Scriptoria victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Ebisu Mensa Scriptoria opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Ebisu Mensa Scriptoria creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Ebisu is a residential writing desk conceived as a natural extension of the living environment. Its restrained proportions and balanced geometry allow it to engage with space rather than dominate it. A leather writing surface is structurally integrated into the top, forming a continuous and quiet work plane. Brass appears with precision in edges, internal dividers and a custom power box, while concealed wiring preserves formal clarity. Ebisu supports productivity without disrupting domestic harmony.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions: 1800 mm x 700 mm x 760 mm
Weight: 85 kg
Structure: MDF core clad in natural pau ferro veneer
Finish: Matte acrylic varnish
Top: Integrated leather writing surface
Details: Aged brass cladding and internal brass dividers
Electrical: 2 sockets 127V 10A and 1 USB C port
Wiring: Concealed routing through legs
Assembly: Non disassemblable structure - Tags
- Residential desk, Writing desk, Contemporary furniture, Minimalist design, Brass details, Leather surface, Integrated power, Home workspace, Architectural furniture
- Production Technology
- Ebisu is fabricated using CNC machined MDF as structural core, clad in natural pau ferro veneer and finished with matte acrylic varnish. The legs are constructed through laminated MDF layers, precision shaped and veneered. The leather writing surface is integrated and flush mounted into the top. Brass sheets are cut, formed and aged for structural cladding and internal dividers. A custom power box is machined in brass, with concealed wiring routed through the legs.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was combining diverse materials such as brass, leather and natural veneer while preserving a cohesive, balanced and minimalist identity. Achieving visual lightness without compromising structural integrity required strict proportion control. The height of the desk top structural box was reduced to the minimum possible dimension while maintaining rigidity and functionality. Integrated elements were incorporated discreetly to preserve spatial harmony.
- Research
- The project explored how work functions can be integrated into residential space without disrupting domestic comfort. Spatial studies and material testing guided proportion and structure. User observation informed storage and surface organization. Prototypes evaluated concealed technical solutions. The outcome improves usability and spatial coherence, proposing a more natural relationship between productivity and living environments.
- Inspiration
- Ebisu reflects the transformation of contemporary living, where work has entered the intimate space of the home. Instead of importing corporate codes into domestic environments, the project explores how productivity can integrate into atmosphere rather than disrupt it. Inspired by Japanese structural restraint, where function and serenity coexist, the desk incorporates technology discreetly. Ebisu does not impose presence; it sustains continuity within the living space.
- Project Duration
- The project started in July 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and was completed in October 2025. It was officially launched in November 2025 as part of the Tokyo Collection, a broader furniture series inspired by Japanese culture and craftsmanship.
- Operation Flow
- Ebisu operates as a seamless extension of the living space rather than a conventional work station. The integrated leather writing surface is structurally embedded into the top, eliminating the need for external accessories. Drawers with internal brass dividers organize materials with clarity and precision. A minimalist power box, crafted as part of the design language, allows connectivity without visual disruption. The desk performs by integrating productivity into the home while preserving spatial harmony.
- Team Members
- Designer: Isabelle De Mari
Designer: Filipe Melo
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