Book 椅子 by Cass Saldanha is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

銅傢俱· 2026

Book 椅子

by Cass Saldanha

Client: SAL+Co

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Book 椅子

Book係一張椅,亦可以擺放同展示一本打開嘅書。呢個設計係一個關於幾何同對稱嘅雕塑式研究,每一個角度都經過精心計算。Book採用實心白橡木同歐洲胡桃木製成。一個橡木中央圓盤固定住框架,三隻斜腳喺呢度匯合。四支黃銅桿喺關鍵接合位釋放張力,同時增加穩定性。每一個表面都用天然油人手打磨處理,帶出啞面質感,保留木材嘅觸感。座位高度係450毫米。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Book 椅子是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Book 椅子將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Book 椅子出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Bookchair is more than a stool or a chair. It is a sculptural study in geometry and symmetry. Every angle is meticulously calculated to bridge the gap between furniture and art. While its 18-inch height offers utility, its true purpose is to cradle an open book, an invitation to slow down and reflect. More than a functional object, it is a quiet gesture of intentionality, designed for those who value both form and the written word.
Dimensions & Packaging: Materials:
European Walnut, White Oak, Brass solid rod.

Dimensions:

Width: 575 mm
Depth: 300 mm
Height: 735 mm
Seat Height: 450 mm
Tags: Stool, Chair, Brazilian, Wood, Symmetry, Sculpture
Production Technology: Crafted from solid white oak and European walnut, the Bookchair balances warmth with structural depth. A central oak disc anchors the piece, distributing force where three angled legs converge. For engineered stability, four 1/3" brass rods act as discreet tension relievers at key junctions. Each surface is hand-finished with natural oils, creating a matte, luminous texture that preserves the wood's tactile essence. It is a marriage of meticulous joinery and organic materiality.
Inspiration: Guided by geometry and architectural symmetry, the Bookchair is a study in visual clarity. Inspired by Lina Bo Bardi, whose furniture blended modernist rigor with Brazilian vernacular and handcraft. It blends modernist rigor with Brazilian cultural honesty. This piece honors Brazilian modernism through a balance of function and sculptural form. Whether supporting an open book or standing alone, it exists at the intersection of utility and art. An object to be used, and one to be contemplated.
Project Duration: Conceived in Miami in May 2023, this project was prototyped over two months and completed in July 2023. It is an exclusive one-of-one piece; all remaining prototypes were destroyed in July 2023.
Operation Flow: The Bookchair can be used as a normal stool seating functionality, but also can serve as a book display.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Cass Saldanha, 2024.
Team Members: Cass Saldanha