Ebisu 寫字檯 by Isabelle De Mari is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

銀傢俱· 2026

Ebisu 寫字檯

by Isabelle De Mari

Client: Olho Moveis Autorais

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Ebisu 寫字檯

Ebisu係一張為住宅而設嘅寫字檯，旨在將工作融入家居環境之中。簡約嘅比例同均衡嘅幾何造型，令呢張檯能夠與生活空間互相呼應，而唔會喧賓奪主。皮革書寫面以齊平方式嵌入檯面，形成一個連貫嘅工作平面。結構採用CNC數控加工嘅中密度纖維板（MDF），外層飾以天然鐵木（pau ferro）木皮，再以啞光壓克力清漆處理。邊緣、內部抽屜分隔件同訂製電源盒均採用復古黃銅。電線隱藏喺檯腳之內，以保持整體造型嘅簡潔明快。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Ebisu 寫字檯是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Ebisu 寫字檯將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Ebisu 寫字檯是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Ebisu is a residential writing desk conceived as a natural extension of the living environment. Its restrained proportions and balanced geometry allow it to engage with space rather than dominate it. A leather writing surface is structurally integrated into the top, forming a continuous and quiet work plane. Brass appears with precision in edges, internal dividers and a custom power box, while concealed wiring preserves formal clarity. Ebisu supports productivity without disrupting domestic harmony.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 1800 mm x 700 mm x 760 mm
Weight: 85 kg
Structure: MDF core clad in natural pau ferro veneer
Finish: Matte acrylic varnish
Top: Integrated leather writing surface
Details: Aged brass cladding and internal brass dividers
Electrical: 2 sockets 127V 10A and 1 USB C port
Wiring: Concealed routing through legs
Assembly: Non disassemblable structure
Tags: Residential desk, Writing desk, Contemporary furniture, Minimalist design, Brass details, Leather surface, Integrated power, Home workspace, Architectural furniture
Production Technology: Ebisu is fabricated using CNC machined MDF as structural core, clad in natural pau ferro veneer and finished with matte acrylic varnish. The legs are constructed through laminated MDF layers, precision shaped and veneered. The leather writing surface is integrated and flush mounted into the top. Brass sheets are cut, formed and aged for structural cladding and internal dividers. A custom power box is machined in brass, with concealed wiring routed through the legs.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was combining diverse materials such as brass, leather and natural veneer while preserving a cohesive, balanced and minimalist identity. Achieving visual lightness without compromising structural integrity required strict proportion control. The height of the desk top structural box was reduced to the minimum possible dimension while maintaining rigidity and functionality. Integrated elements were incorporated discreetly to preserve spatial harmony.
Research: The project explored how work functions can be integrated into residential space without disrupting domestic comfort. Spatial studies and material testing guided proportion and structure. User observation informed storage and surface organization. Prototypes evaluated concealed technical solutions. The outcome improves usability and spatial coherence, proposing a more natural relationship between productivity and living environments.
Inspiration: Ebisu reflects the transformation of contemporary living, where work has entered the intimate space of the home. Instead of importing corporate codes into domestic environments, the project explores how productivity can integrate into atmosphere rather than disrupt it. Inspired by Japanese structural restraint, where function and serenity coexist, the desk incorporates technology discreetly. Ebisu does not impose presence; it sustains continuity within the living space.
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: Ebisu operates as a seamless extension of the living space rather than a conventional work station. The integrated leather writing surface is structurally embedded into the top, eliminating the need for external accessories. Drawers with internal brass dividers organize materials with clarity and precision. A minimalist power box, crafted as part of the design language, allows connectivity without visual disruption. The desk performs by integrating productivity into the home while preserving spatial harmony.
Team Members: Designer: Isabelle De Mari
Designer: Filipe Melo