Curious 玄关柜 by Robert Jaruszewski is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 奢侈品设计 Competition Category.

铜奢侈品· 2025

Curious 玄关柜

by Robert Jaruszewski

Client: Atelier Misteriori Ltd.

A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 奢侈品 Category

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The Design

About Curious 玄关柜

这款青铜玄关柜将艺术性与实用性融为一体，既是雕塑般的视觉焦点，也是实用的收纳之选。其造型典雅精致，将精湛工艺与日常实用功能无缝结合。玄关柜配有两个抽屉和两扇门，在保持艺术格调的同时提供隐蔽的收纳空间。一个由食指轻触即可启动的枢轴机构，让下层抽屉开合自如，增强了用户互动，营造出一种刻意而为的触感体验。随着时间推移，青铜表面会自然形成铜锈包浆，为其增添深度与独特韵味。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铜奖

Curious 玄关柜是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Curious 玄关柜将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Curious 玄关柜出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Crafted from bronze, this console showcases a thoughtfully designed structure that balances artistic elements with skilled craftsmanship. Featuring two drawers and two doors on each side, it provides both visual appeal and functional storage. With its refined design and quality materials, it serves as an elegant addition to any space, blending sophistication with practicality.
Dimensions & Packaging: Max. dimensions: Width 1310 mm x Depth 630 mm x Hight 985 mm
Tags: console, cast bronze, artistic, sculptural, storage, drawers
Production Technology: The console is equipped with two drawers and two doors. The drawer fronts are adorned with sculptural representations of a woman’s lips. These lips are polished to a high gloss, creating contrast against the darker patina. Supporting the console is a hand sculpture, also cast in dark patina bronze. Its index finger delicately touches the lower lip, creating a dynamic interplay of form and symbolism. The nails are polished to a high gloss, adding a touch of refinement to the organic form.
Design Challenge: Ensuring the console’s stability while maintaining its sculptural elegance was the most challenging aspect of the design. Extensive research and structural testing were required to balance weight distribution and prevent tipping. Additionally, developing a seamless yet functional way to open the lower drawer led to the integration of a pivot mechanism, requiring precision engineering. Material constraints, production feasibility, and ergonomic considerations all influenced the final solution.
Research: This study explores the design, functionality, and interaction dynamics of a console that integrates artistry with practicality. The research delves into material selection and ergonomic considerations, analyzing how bronze’s durability and evolving patina contribute to the console’s aesthetic and longevity. The study examines the relationship between form and function, demonstrating how the console transcends conventional furniture design to become an interactive statement piece.
Inspiration: The design of Curious is rooted in the observation of a young woman whose charm and inquisitiveness left a lasting impression. Her expressive features, particularly her lips, and the graceful gestures of her hands, inspired the console's form. The upward-pointing finger of the hand base reflects her contemplative nature, while the lips on the drawer fronts symbolize her alluring yet curious demeanor. This piece embodies the duality of strength and delicacy.
Project Duration: This project originated from an idea conceived during a stay in Madeira in March 2022. The initial concept took shape and was later further developed in Warsaw, Poland. Over approximately nine months, the design process evolved through research, prototyping, and refinement, ensuring both aesthetic and functional integrity. Each stage was carefully executed to achieve a balanced fusion of artistry, stability, and innovative interaction.
Operation Flow: The operation, flow, and interaction of this console are centered around both its functional and aesthetic elements. The console serves as both a decorative and functional furniture piece. Users interact with it by placing decorative objects on its surface. The storage compartments provide space for organizing smaller items. To access the lower drawer, the user must pivot the index finger to the right side. The bronze material provides a tactile experience enhancing the sense of craftsmanship.