Book Kerusi by Cass Saldanha is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Gangsa in Reka Bentuk Perabot Competition Category.
GangsaPerabot· 2026
Book Kerusi
Client: SAL+Co
A' Design Award Gangsa Winner in Perabot Category
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About Book Kerusi
Book ialah sebuah kerusi yang juga boleh memegang dan mempamerkan buku yang terbuka. Reka bentuknya merupakan kajian arca dalam geometri dan simetri, dan setiap sudut dikira dengan teliti. Book diperbuat daripada kayu oak putih pepejal dan walnut Eropah. Cakera oak di bahagian tengah menambat rangka di mana tiga kaki bersudut bertemu. Empat rod loyang melegakan ketegangan pada simpang-simpang utama dan menambah kestabilan. Setiap permukaan dikemas dengan tangan menggunakan minyak semula jadi, yang memberikan tekstur matte dan mengekalkan rasa asli kayu. Ketinggian tempat duduk ialah 450 milimeter.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Gangsa
Book Kerusi ialah pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa, pengiktirafan yang amat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk cemerlang yang dicirikan oleh kreativiti, kecerdikan dan ketajaman fikiran. Pemenang Gangsa ialah artifak yang amat mahir dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imaginasi dan akal budi pereka bentuknya. Book Kerusi diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Gangsa ini merangkumi amalan terbaik dalam seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi, dan cemerlang dalam perhatiannya terhadap butiran. Book Kerusi memenuhi keperluan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Bookchair is more than a stool or a chair. It is a sculptural study in geometry and symmetry. Every angle is meticulously calculated to bridge the gap between furniture and art. While its 18-inch height offers utility, its true purpose is to cradle an open book, an invitation to slow down and reflect. More than a functional object, it is a quiet gesture of intentionality, designed for those who value both form and the written word.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Materials:
European Walnut, White Oak, Brass solid rod.
Dimensions:
Width: 575 mm
Depth: 300 mm
Height: 735 mm
Seat Height: 450 mm - Tags
- Stool, Chair, Brazilian, Wood, Symmetry, Sculpture
- Production Technology
- Crafted from solid white oak and European walnut, the Bookchair balances warmth with structural depth. A central oak disc anchors the piece, distributing force where three angled legs converge. For engineered stability, four 1/3" brass rods act as discreet tension relievers at key junctions. Each surface is hand-finished with natural oils, creating a matte, luminous texture that preserves the wood's tactile essence. It is a marriage of meticulous joinery and organic materiality.
- Inspiration
- Guided by geometry and architectural symmetry, the Bookchair is a study in visual clarity. Inspired by Lina Bo Bardi, whose furniture blended modernist rigor with Brazilian vernacular and handcraft. It blends modernist rigor with Brazilian cultural honesty. This piece honors Brazilian modernism through a balance of function and sculptural form. Whether supporting an open book or standing alone, it exists at the intersection of utility and art. An object to be used, and one to be contemplated.
- Project Duration
- Conceived in Miami in May 2023, this project was prototyped over two months and completed in July 2023. It is an exclusive one-of-one piece; all remaining prototypes were destroyed in July 2023.
- Operation Flow
- The Bookchair can be used as a normal stool seating functionality, but also can serve as a book display.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Cass Saldanha, 2024.
- Team Members
- Cass Saldanha
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