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Chair

Discover 102 award-winning designs tagged Chair on About Design Magazine.

Soli Chair

MORADA DECOR Chair Furniture

Soli

Soli is a chair designed for everyday seating. The design balances ergonomics, visual lightness and structural precision. The solid wood structure is made from responsibly sourced reforested Jequitiba wood, with smooth and continuous transitions between legs, seat and backrest. The curved backrest is upholstered in leather and guides posture without any adjustment mechanism. Anatomical curves and high performance foam provide comfort. Industrial machining ensures precision, while controlled manual finishing preserves material integrity and durability.

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Bulbo Chair

Eduardo Trevisan Chair Furniture

Bulbo

Bulbo is a lounge chair with a sculptural form based on botanical shapes. The structure and legs are made of solid tauari wood, selected for strength and uniform grain. The chair stands on only three legs, and the asymmetrical arrangement keeps the seat stable. The armrests are made of thin wood veneers, glued and bent under high pressure. The seat and backrest are upholstered with high density foam and covered in boucle fabric. The curved backrest supports the body, while the armrests give lateral support.

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Hana Chair

Pablo Vidiella Chair Furniture

Hana

Hana Chair is an elegant piece of furniture inspired by plant nature. Like a flower, Hana blossoms into two petals as a structural and functional solution to the requirements of a chair, forming the backrest, the seat and embracing the body of the user. The material used could only be solid wood, enhancing its curves and natural beauty.

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Colby Lounge Chair

Cameron Smith Chair Furniture

Colby Lounge

Colby Lounge is a lounge chair designed for children and adults. The form is based on two rounded elliptical cushions inspired by the human body. The rounded shapes allow several seating positions, so a user can sit upright, lounge sideways or curl up. The legs are made of precision-bent aluminum with a powder-coat finish, and the non-parallel stance gives stability without cross bracing. The foam core is covered with Alcantara microfiber in solid or striped colors. The chair measures 1020 mm wide, 930 mm deep and 760 mm tall.

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Book Chair

Cassiano Saldanha Chair Furniture

Book

Book is a chair that can also hold and display an open book. The design is a sculptural study in geometry and symmetry, and each angle is carefully calculated. Book is made of solid white oak and European walnut. A central oak disc anchors the frame where three angled legs converge. Four brass rods relieve tension at key junctions and add stability. Every surface is hand finished with natural oils, which give a matte texture and keep the feel of the wood. The seat height is 450 millimeters.

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Spidique Chair

yang siqi Chair Furniture

Spidique

Spidique is a chair produced with 3D printing technology in PLA. The form of Spidique was generated with Ameba software, which applies the BESO algorithm for topological optimization. The calculated shape was then refined by the design team to improve ergonomics and visual appeal. Slender lines are merged into the structure to balance appearance and mechanics. Prototypes were printed and tested for comfort and durability. The intent behind Spidique is to reach the required function with a minimal amount of plastic and reduced material waste.

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Zeh Chair

Alexandre Kasper Chair Furniture

Zeh

The Zeh line is an expression of excellence in Brazilian carpentry, paying homage to the artisanal tradition associated with the name Zeh. With minimalist elegance, it highlights the beauty of wood machined on 5-axis machines, emphasizing the quality of carpentry. The fusion of technology and artisanal sensitivity yields visually stunning furniture, bearing witness to the skill of the carpenters.

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Ging Chair

Alan Hung Chair Furniture

Ging

Ging chairs are created by a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. The collection was made to focus on the natural beauty of wood. The form of the chairs is minimal but dynamic. The chairs are made to be comfortable and ergonomic with its round backseat and well positioned recline angle. The stackable function made the chairs more versatile for the different setting.

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Tie Chair

Shigeki Matsuoka Chair Furniture

Tie

Tie is a wooden bench designed for two people to sit side by side. The seat and backrest are carved by hand from a solid block of wood, so no bent wood, cushions or springs are used. Traditional Japanese hand planes and knives shape the curves and keep the natural beauty of the wood visible. The curved backrest lets two people seated together rest close to one another. Tie suits dining, reading with the legs stretched out, or lying down in different positions. The current form was completed in 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.

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Memoria Chair

Sergio Sesmero Chair Furniture

Memoria

Memoria is a chair made from concrete canvas, a textile that is normally used in civil construction for its durability and resistance. The chair is shaped over a mold that is three-dimensionally printed in recyclable PLA. The concrete canvas is applied to the mold and left to set for at least 24 hours. An epoxy resin is then added to fill the pores and increase solidity. Memoria measures 1100 by 900 by 708 millimeters and is impact resistant and waterproof. The design combines sustainability, function and new sensory experiences.

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Cocoda Chair

Shigeki Matsuoka Chair Furniture

Cocoda

Cocoda is a chair made of solid wood. The chair is characterized by intricate three-dimensional curved arms, which are carved from solid wood. This shape cannot be produced by bending wood. Each piece is hand-carved by craftsmen using Japanese planes and knives. The carved seat feels soft although the wood is hard, allowing long periods of sitting. The design keeps only the necessary functions, following the idea that simplicity brings comfort and beauty. The chair measures 700 mm in width, 520 mm in depth and 725 mm in height, with a seat height of 420 mm.

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Flip Chair

Chen Kuan-Cheng Chair Furniture

Flip

Flip Chair is inspired by the serene feeling of sitting on a grassy lawn, where one can enjoy the natural softness, warmth, and gentle breeze of the environment. The chair's flip theme embodies the graceful movement of grass in the wind, creating a dynamic and organic form. To achieve this effect, the fluidity and folds of the chair's seat are simulated and the wood was bent into shape using steam. The resulting product was then meticulously handcrafted to provide users with an authentic and immersive natural experience.

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