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Tokyo لاؤنج کرسی by Isabelle De Mari

Tokyo لاؤنج کرسی by Isabelle De Mari is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award چاندی دا انعام in فرنیچر ڈیزائن Competition Category.


چاندیفرنیچر· 2026

Tokyo لاؤنج کرسی

by Isabelle De Mari

Client: Olho Moveis Autorais

A' Design Award چاندی دا انعام Winner in فرنیچر Category

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The Design

About Tokyo لاؤنج کرسی

ٹوکیو ہک لاؤنج کرسی ہے جہڑی برازیل دی ٹھوس سوکوپیرا سخت لکڑی نال بݨائی ڳئی اے۔ ایندا فریم پوری طرحاں ظاہر اے، جہڑا جوڑاں تے تراشیاں ہوئیاں لکڑی دیاں حصیاں کوں ݙکھیندا اے۔ بانہاں تے پچھلے سہارے ہتھ دے کنٹرول ہیٹھ خراد تے موڑے ڳئے ہن، جنہاں دے سریاں تے مقعر (اندر ول مڑی ہوئی) تفصیل اے۔ ہر بانہہ دی ٹیک وچ قدرتی چمڑے دی جڑائی دھسائی ڳئی اے تے سلائی نال مکمل کیتی ڳئی اے۔ بیٹھݨ تے پچھلے گدے تہہ دار پولی یوریتھین فوم تے پروں دی بھرائی کوں ملیندے ہن، جنہاں تے بھورے کتان دی پوشش کیتی ڳئی اے۔ سطحاں ہتھ نال ریگمال کیتیاں ڳئیاں ہن تے میٹ وارنش نال مکمل کیتیاں ڳئیاں ہن۔ ایہ ڈیزائن جاپانی لکڑی دے کم دے اصولاں کوں برازیلی مواد تے لاڳو کریندا اے۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award چاندی دا انعام

Tokyo لاؤنج کرسی A' Design Award چاندی دا انعام دا جتݨ والا ہے، غیر معمولی حد تئیں معزز پچھاݨ جیڑھی اعلیٰ ترین درجے دے، شاندار تے متاثر کرݨ والے ڈیزائناں کوں ݙتی ویندی ہے۔ چاندی دے جتݨ والے بہوں روشن تے انتہائی تخلیقی کم ہن، جیڑھے اپݨے ڈیزائنراں دی شاندار مہارت، صلاحیت تے ذہانت کوں ظاہر کریندے ہن۔ Tokyo لاؤنج کرسی کنوں امید کیتی ویندی ہے جو او ہک شاندار نمائشی کم ہوسی، قابل ذکر حد تئیں پیشہ ورانہ تے گہری جدت والا۔ ایہ ڈیزائن جنہاں A' Design Award چاندی دا انعام جتیا ہے، ہک انتہائی قابل ذکر، سراہی ہوئی ایجاد ہے جیڑھی فائدہ ݙیندی ہے تے فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن تے ٹیکنالوجی دیاں حداں ودھیندی ہے۔ Tokyo لاؤنج کرسی ہک ایجھی تخلیق ہے جنہاں تے ڈھیر لوک حسد کریندے ہن، جیڑھی خواہشاں جگیندی ہے، مثبت جذبے آݨیندی ہے تے حیرت تے تعجب دی چنگاری بالیندی ہے۔

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Tokyo asserts craftsmanship as structure and expression. Defined by its fully exposed wooden frame in solid Brazilian sucupira, the lounge chair reveals precision woodworking through manually operated lathe-turned arms with subtle concave detailing at the ends. An inlaid leather armrest refines the tactile experience, balancing substantial material presence with aesthetic lightness and disciplined form.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions: 700 mm W x 800 mm D x 700 mm H.
Weight: approximately 30 kg.
Structure: solid sucupira wood.
Armrests with recessed natural leather inlay and stitching.
Seat and back cushions with layered foam and feather filling, upholstered in brown linen.
Finish: matte acrylic varnish.
Non disassemblable construction.
Tags
Lounge chair, Solid wood furniture, Japanese craftsmanship, Brazilian sucupira, Exposed structure, Artisanal woodworking, Contemporary seating, Minimalist design, Leather inlay
Production Technology
Tokyo is manufactured in certified solid Brazilian sucupira hardwood. Structural components are precision machined, with arms and back supports shaped on a mechanically driven lathe under manual control. Armrests incorporate recessed detailing for flush leather inlay. Elements are hand sanded to refine concave terminations. The base is assembled from solid planks with radiused edges. Upholstery combines multi density polyurethane foam and feather filling. Finished with water based matte varnish.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was achieving formal discipline while working with substantial volumes of solid wood. Balancing structural mass with refined proportion required precise control during lathe shaping and manual finishing. Internally, the project sought to reinterpret Japanese woodworking principles within a Brazilian material context. Externally, contemporary production constraints demanded efficiency without compromising craft integrity, requiring careful coordination between technique, material and artisanal execution.
Research
Research focused on refining solid sucupira structure through controlled manual processes. The objective was to test how lathe shaped components and proportional studies could enhance structural precision. Methodology included full scale prototyping and ergonomic evaluation. Data was collected through physical mockups and material testing. Experiments centered on hand guided finishing. Results confirmed durability and refined surface quality, reinforcing craft driven production in contemporary furniture.
Inspiration
Tokyo was inspired by the principles of Japanese woodworking, where precision, restraint and respect for material define construction. The project explores how substantial volumes of solid wood can achieve visual lightness through disciplined detailing and controlled form. By prioritizing hand guided processes, even when using mechanical tools, the design embraces an a mano approach, valuing the artisan gesture over automated production.
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
Tokyo is experienced as a balance between structure and comfort. The solid wood frame provides visual stability, while the layered cushions offer a soft and supportive seat. The recessed leather armrest enhances tactile contact, creating a refined resting point for the hands. Its proportions encourage a relaxed posture without excess, allowing the user to feel supported by craftsmanship rather than hidden structure.
Team Members
Designer: Isabelle De Mari
Designer: Filipe Melo

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