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Tokyo Курсии истироҳатӣ by Isabelle De Mari

Tokyo Курсии истироҳатӣ by Isabelle De Mari is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ҷоизаи нуқрагии A' Design Award in Дизайни мебел Competition Category.


НуқраМебел· 2026

Tokyo Курсии истироҳатӣ

by Isabelle De Mari

Client: Olho Moveis Autorais

Ҷоизаи нуқрагии A' Design Award Winner in Мебел Category

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The Design

About Tokyo Курсии истироҳатӣ

Tokyo курсии истироҳатие мебошад, ки аз чӯби сахти яклухти сукупираи бразилӣ сохта шудааст. Чорчӯбаи он пурра намоён аст ва пайвандҳои дуредгарӣ ва қисмҳои чӯбии шаклдодашударо нишон медиҳад. Дастакҳо ва такягоҳҳои пушт дар дастгоҳи харротӣ бо идораи дастӣ тарошида шудаанд ва дар нӯгҳояшон ороиши фурӯрафта доранд. Дар ҳар як дастак ҷойгузории чарми табиӣ фурӯ нишонда шуда, бо дӯхт ба анҷом расонида шудааст. Болиштҳои нишастгоҳ ва пушт кафки полиуретании қабат-қабат ва пуркунии парро дар бар мегиранд ва бо катони қаҳваранг рӯйпӯш шудаанд. Сатҳҳо бо даст суфта карда шуда, бо лаки мот пӯшонида шудаанд. Ин тарҳ принсипҳои дуредгарии ҷопониро ба маводи бразилӣ татбиқ менамояд.

The Recognition

About the Ҷоизаи нуқрагии A' Design Award

Tokyo Курсии истироҳатӣ ғолиби Ҷоизаи нуқрагии A' Design Award аст, ки эътирофи фавқулодда обрӯманд буда, ба тарҳҳои сатҳи олӣ, зебо ва таъсирбахш дода мешавад. Ғолибони нуқра асарҳои бағоят дурахшон ва бениҳоят эҷодкоронаанд, ки таҷрибаи барҷаста, истеъдод ва зиракии тарроҳони худро нишон медиҳанд. Интизор меравад, ки Tokyo Курсии истироҳатӣ асари аҷоиб ва намунавӣ бошад, ки ба таври назаррас касбӣ ва амиқан навоваронаанд. Ин тарҳи ғолиби Ҷоизаи нуқрагии A' Design Award ихтирои хеле назаррас ва мавриди таҳсин аст, ки судманд аст ва ҳудуди санъат, илм, тарроҳӣ ва технологияро пеш мебарад. Tokyo Курсии истироҳатӣ офаридаест, ки бисёриҳо ба он ҳасад мебаранд ва хостаҳоро бедор мекунад, эҳсосоти мусбат меорад ва ҳайрат ва тааҷҷуб ба вуҷуд меорад.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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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