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Mollde Equipe Is Honored with the Silver A' Design Award for Lagos Dining Table in Furniture Design
Mollde Equipe honored for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Lagos Dining Table by Mollde Equipe, designed for Mollde, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Lagos Dining Table
Lagos is a dining table designed for dining rooms and other shared spaces. The design uses clean lines and defined geometric shapes for a minimalist appearance. The wooden base has a textured finish that recalls cement, linking natural and urban references. The base form can vary, from traditional structures to more sculptural interpretations. The table measures 310 centimetres in width, 80 centimetres in height and 120 centimetres in depth, offering ample space for guests. Certified wood, metal and concrete finishes support durability in daily use.
About Mollde Equipe
Victor Leite is a product designer and curator of major brands in the high-end segment decoration, created several pieces of furniture throughout his time at Studio Tri Design and he is currently a partner at Mollde Consultoria, in addition to having been the founder of the show of fixed decoration Casa Mollde + Content - a collaborative project that included the support and sponsorship of more than 40 brands in the segment.
Award Record
With this recognition, Mollde Equipe is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Entries typically include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. Awarded furniture designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://desingers.org/163652
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/163652
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!163652
- Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/357821
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.instagram.com/grupo_artenova/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Lagos Dining Table
- Function
- Dining Table
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Light Gray, Silver, Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Mollde
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Mollde Equipe
- Country
- Brazil
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #163652
Credits
- Team
- Victor Leite
- Image Credits
- Image 1 Victor Leite, Lagos Dining Table, 2023
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The design of the Lagos dining table is characterized by a minimalist aesthetic, with clean lines and well-defined geometric shapes. Victor Leite focuses on creating pieces that are visually impactful, but also maintain a simplicity that allows for easy integration into different environments. The Lagos table is designed to be a focal point in dining rooms, with a base that can vary in terms of shapes, from more traditional structures to more sculptural and innovative interpretations.
- Inspiration
- The Lagos Dining Table was inspired by the desire to blend natural elements with modern design. Its wooden base, featuring a textured finish reminiscent of cement, strikes a balance between nature and urban aesthetics. Designed for both style and functionality, it provides ample space and comfort for guests, making it ideal for those who seek a distinctive touch of elegance and practicality in their dining space.
- Research
- The design research of Victor Leite's Lagos table began with the analysis of the needs of users and market trends. Inspired by natural landscapes, Leite sketched several ideas, exploring shapes and materials. With prototypes, stability and functionality were tested, adjusting details as needed. The choice of materials, such as wood and metal, and the use of laser cutting technology have ensured a final product that combines aesthetics and durability, creating a functional and elegant piece.
- Challenge
- One of the main challenges was finding a perfect balance between the desired aesthetics and functionality. Leite wanted to create a table that was not only beautiful but also practical for everyday use. The design of the base, for example, needed to be visually interesting without compromising the stability of the table. To overcome this obstacle, several prototypes and stability tests were necessary, which led to adjustments in the proportions and materials used.
- Realization and Technology
- The Lagos dining table combines bold design and practicality, using high-quality materials and advanced technologies to create a functional and durable piece. Sustainable production, minimalist design, durable materials, advanced manufacturing technology, high-quality finish, durability for daily use, impact resistance, ergonomic design, certified wood, and innovative manufacturing processes make this table ideal for those seeking aesthetics and functionality.
- Operation and Interaction
- Its unique wooden base with cement texturing, allows you to accommodate guests with more space and comfort.... Perfect for those looking to add style and functionality in the same environment.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project, which started in São Paulo in 2022, took 2 years to complete. This deadline included all phases of development
- Specifications
- Finishes Wood, Metal, Concrete, General measurements Width 310.0 cm Height 80.0 cm Depth 120.0 cm
- Keywords
- Table, Dining, Lakes, Furniture, Environment
