El disseny Tokyo Butaca de descans de Isabelle De Mari és un guanyador molt estimat del prestigiós 2026 A' Design Award d'Argent en la Categoria de Competició de Disseny de Mobiliari.
ArgentMobiliari· 2026
Tokyo Butaca de descans
Client: Olho Moveis Autorais
Guanyador del A' Design Award d'Argent en la Categoria de Mobiliari
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Sobre Tokyo Butaca de descans
Tokyo és una butaca de descans feta de fusta massissa de sucupira brasilera. L'estructura queda totalment exposada, mostrant els ensamblatges i les peces de fusta modelades. Els braços i els suports del respatller estan tornejats al torn sota control manual, amb detalls còncaus als extrems. Cada reposabraços incorpora una incrustació de cuir natural encastada i acabada amb costures. Els coixins del seient i del respatller combinen capes d'escuma de poliuretà i farciment de plomes, entapissats amb lli marró. Les superfícies estan polides a mà i acabades amb un vernís mat. El disseny aplica els principis de la fusteria japonesa a un material brasiler.
El Reconeixement
Sobre el A' Design Award d'Argent
Tokyo Butaca de descans és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award d'Argent, un reconeixement extraordinàriament prestigiós concedit a dissenys d'alta gamma, esplèndids i impressionants. Els guanyadors d'Argent són obres tremendament brillants i summament creatives que il·lustren la perícia, el talent i la perspicàcia excepcionals dels seus dissenyadors. Es preveu que Tokyo Butaca de descans sigui una obra meravellosa i de gran lluïment, remarcablement professional i profundament innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award d'Argent és un invent molt notable i admirat que beneficia i fa avançar els límits de l'art, la ciència, el disseny i la tecnologia. Tokyo Butaca de descans és una creació molt envejada que evoca desitjos, introdueix sentiments positius i desperta sorpresa i admiració.
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Crèdits, membres de l'equip i detalls tècnics proporcionats pel dissenyador.
- Propietats Úniques
- 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 i Embalatge
- 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. - Etiquetes
- Lounge chair, Solid wood furniture, Japanese craftsmanship, Brazilian sucupira, Exposed structure, Artisanal woodworking, Contemporary seating, Minimalist design, Leather inlay
- Tecnologia de Producció
- 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.
- Repte de Disseny
- 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.
- Recerca
- 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.
- Inspiració
- 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.
- Durada del Projecte
- 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.
- Flux d'Operació
- 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.
- Membres de l'Equip
- Designer: Isabelle De Mari
Designer: Filipe Melo
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