Aether Aoina o Meaafale by Songmics Home Design Team

Aether Aoina o Meaafale by Songmics Home Design Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Meafale Competition Category.

ApamemeaMeafale· 2026

Aether Aoina o Meaafale

by Songmics Home Design Team

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.,

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Meafale Category

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The Design

About Aether Aoina o Meaafale

O Aether o se aoina o meaafale na musuia mai le sitaili Art Deco. O lenei aoina e tuufaatasia ai foliga masani o laupapa faanatura ma le faigofie faaonaponei e ala i laina mama ma lanu filifilia o le uliuli, auro ma lanu o le laupapa. O vaega taitasi e faia i le laupapa malosi plywood ma le veneer o le maple mata o le manulele faatasi ai ma se ufiufi iila maualuga e le faigofie ona maselia. O au apamemea, teuga natia ma fata totonu e mafai ona fetuunai e fesoasoani i le faaaogaina faigofie i aso taitasi. O faavaa uamea e tipi i le laser ma punou i le CNC mo le saʻo maualuga. O lenei aoina e aofia ai kapoti teuga, se laulau kofe ma se laulau autafa.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Aether Aoina o Meaafale, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Aether Aoina o Meaafale e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Aether Aoina o Meaafale e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Aether redefines affordable luxury furniture by merging Art Deco-inspired opulence with minimalist functionality, crafted for seamless user experience and spatial versatility.The core inspiration stems from the collision between natural textures and contemporary aesthetics. Seeking to avoid excessive ostentation while expressing refined taste through subtle details, the design employs clean lines and a restrained color palette. The combination of black, gold, and wood tones creates an atmosphere of sophistication.Crafted from solid wood plywood with bird’s eye maple veneer and a high-gloss, scratch-resistant coating, each piece features brass handles, hidden dual-function storage, and adjustable internal shelves—supported by laser-cut and CNC-bent metal frames for precision within 0.5mm. This not only elevates visual appeal but also ensures long-term durability.Designed for intuitive operation and flexible space adaptation, Aether caters to diverse living and working environments, aligning with modern consumer demands for both beauty and utility.
Dimensions & Packaging: Double door storage cabinet: 800*400*800mm
Door four storage cabinet: 1535*400*800mm
Coffee table: 1000*1000*450mm
Side table: 400*400*550mm
Entrance hall: 1200*350*800mm
Tags: Art deco, inspired luxury, eyebird's wood veneer, flexible storage
Production Technology: This furniture series uses solid wood plywood with bird’s eye maple veneer, finished with a heat-resistant, scratch-proof high-gloss coating. It features solid brass handles and silent hydraulic damping hinges. The cabinet structure adopts dual reinforcement for 30% higher load-bearing stability. Metal frames are laser-cut and CNC-bent for precision within 0.5mm, ensuring durability and refined craftsmanship.
Design Challenge: The core challenge was balancing user needs with technical and aesthetic constraints. Thermal expansion of wood and brass caused joint gaps, while integrated storage risked compromising the minimalist aesthetic. We addressed these by refining material selection, precision manufacturing, and design iteration to achieve harmony between functionality and elegance.
Research: This study explores applied affordable luxury furniture design, focusing on balancing aesthetics, functionality, and spatial adaptability for urban homes. Through user research, material experimentation, and iterative design, we verified a replicable design framework that creates commercially differentiated products aligned with modern home furnishing consumption demands.
Inspiration: The core inspiration for this collection stems from the collision between natural textures and contemporary aesthetics. Seeking to avoid excessive ostentation while expressing refined taste through subtle details, the design employs clean lines and a restrained color palette. The combination of black, gold and wood tones creates an atmosphere of sophistication.
Project Duration: The project commenced in Shenzhen in November 2025 and was completed in Shenzhen in February 2026.
Operation Flow: Our design emphasizes intuitive operation and user-friendly interaction for seamless daily use. Brass handles enable smooth cabinet opening with a simple pull. Internal shelves adjust via snap-in brackets to adapt to different storage needs. Rounded table corners (R5 radius) prevent accidental bumps, while built-in tabletop storage caters to family gatherings and leisure activities, balancing functionality with user comfort.
Team Members: Tianfeng Jiang, Yuan Liang, Yanru Chen and Xiabing Li