The Bun Lounge Chair by Dmytro Kozinenko

The Bun Lounge Chair by Dmytro Kozinenko is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza in Igishushanyo cy'Imitako Competition Category.

IfezaImitako· 2025

The Bun Lounge Chair

by Dmytro Kozinenko

Client: Woo

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza Winner in Imitako Category

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The Design

About The Bun Lounge Chair

The Bun Lounge Chair is defined by its soft, inviting form inspired by a freshly baked bun. With a balance between artistic expression and functionality, the chair features sculptural proportions and rounded shapes that enhance comfort. Designed for both residential and public spaces, it integrates carefully selected materials to ensure durability, ergonomic support, and a distinct visual identity.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

The Bun Lounge Chair ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. The Bun Lounge Chair biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. The Bun Lounge Chair ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Bun Lounge Chair blends artistic expression with functionality, featuring soft, rounded shapes that evoke warmth and comfort. Inspired by culinary aesthetics, its sculptural form creates a visually appealing yet highly practical seating experience, suitable for various spaces.
Dimensions & Packaging: Height: 70 cm
Width: 82 cm
Depth: 90 cm
Seat Height: 38 cm
Tags: Accentuated, Sculptural, Playful, Ergonomic, Modern
Production Technology: The chair is crafted using a combination of metal, plywood, polyurethane foam, and textiles, ensuring durability, comfort, and a high-quality finish.
Design Challenge: The complex shape of the chair posed a significant challenge in construction, requiring careful engineering to achieve the desired balance between form and stability.
Research: This Lounge Chair is the result of a study in culinary craftsmanship, exploring how forms inspired by food can be translated into functional and visually engaging furniture design.
Inspiration: The Bun Lounge Chair draws inspiration from a cooking TV show. The puffy, rounded forms of the model resemble an appetizing bun, reminiscent of a freshly baked pastry in the window of a favorite bakery. This connection between furniture and culinary artistry results in a design that is both visually appealing and conceptually unique.
Project Duration: The project was initiated and completed in 2024.
Operation Flow: The Bun Lounge Chair is designed for both home and public spaces, offering a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing seating experience.
Patents: In the process of registration.
Image Credits: Photography by: Vladyslav Klymenko