Prism Aparador by Maan Sydney Design Studio

Prism Aparador by Maan Sydney Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Bronze in Design de Mobiliário Competition Category.

BronzeMobiliário· 2025

Prism Aparador

by Maan Sydney Design Studio

Client: Maan Sydney

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Mobiliário Category

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The Design

About Prism Aparador

O aparador Prism é inspirado pela beleza das gemas e pela forma como capturam nossa atenção, como são lapidadas para realçar o reflexo da luz. Uma peça atemporal que é romântica, porém marcante. A dupla de designers vê seu trabalho como arte funcional. O tampo metálico espelhado do Prism foi projetado para ser uma fonte de criatividade para o observador. Ele pode refletir um belo teto, as árvores do lado de fora da janela, os arranha-céus da cidade, ou o objeto favorito do proprietário colocado sobre ele.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Prism Aparador conquistou o A' Design Award de Bronze, um reconhecimento altamente prestigiado atribuído a designs notáveis que se distinguem pela criatividade, engenho e perspicácia. Os vencedores do Bronze são artefactos amplamente habilidosos e surpreendentemente criativos que comprovam a vasta experiência, imaginação e capacidade de iniciativa dos seus designers. Espera-se que Prism Aparador seja um objeto muito considerado, admirado e estimado, notavelmente profissional e inovador. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Bronze incorpora as melhores práticas em arte, ciência, design e tecnologia e é excelente pela sua atenção ao detalhe. Prism Aparador satisfaz esplendidamente necessidades, toca desejos, encanta sentimentos e desperta curiosidade.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Prism sideboard is inspired by the beauty of gems and the way they capture our attention, how they are cut to enhance the reflection of light. We wanted to create a timeless piece that is romantic, yet sharp. We see our work as ‘functional art’, we wish for its mirroring metallic top to be a source of creativity for the beholder. It can reflect a beautiful ceiling, the trees outside the window, or the skyscrapers in the city, or the owner's favourite object placed on it.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1080 mm x Depth 470 mm x Hight 830 mm
Tags: Prism, Maan Sydney, Sideboard, Functional Art, Metal, Wood
Production Technology: The body of the cabinet is constructed in a way so we could use offcuts from other projects.
Dark wood sideboard: Ethically sourced PEFC certified Tasmanian oak furniture board + Rimex stainless steel mirror made from minimum 50% recycled steel. Eco-friendly, recyclable glass beads are used to etch the steel.
Light wood sideboard: Ethically sourced PEFC certified Scandinavian Birch plywood + Rimex stainless steel gold mirror made from minimum 50% recycled steel. Eco-friendly, recyclable glass beads are used to etch the steel.
Design Challenge: We put a lot of thoughts in to the angles and positions of the panels, as well as the general proportions of our sideboard. We wanted to find the perfect balance between round and sharp.
Research: We have researched and been inspired by vintage cabinets from multiple eras that all had in common that they were elaborated and seemed to be designed from a perspective with art and beauty in focus. We wanted to design a sideboard that have all of above mentioned but yet feels very modern and sharp in it's design. The durable mirroring metal top part is the most exclusive material of the furniture and will be able to mirror the world of the beholder for generations.
Inspiration: We have been inspired by vintage cabinets from multiple eras that all had in common that they were elaborated and seemed to be designed from the perspective of art and beauty in focus. We wanted to design a sideboard that has all of the above mentioned but yet feels very modern and sharp in its design. Prism sideboard is inspired by the beauty of gems and the way they capture our attention, how they are cut to enhance the reflection of light.
Project Duration: Anna's and Mac's collaboration with Prism sideboard started in May 2024 in Sydney and finished in Sydney January 2025.
Operation Flow: Two doors sideboard with centre front opening, inside storage with one shelf.
Team Members: MAAN SYDNEY Design Studio
Creative Director/Designer:Anna Magnusson
Designer:Mac Nordman