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Chair

Explore 105 award-winning designs tagged Chair on DesignAmid Magazine.

Butterfly Chair

Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Chair Furniture

Butterfly

Butterfly is a chair inspired by the shape of a butterfly. The curved lines of the wings were extracted and developed into the form of the seat, the backrest and the legs. The backrest and the seat surface are divided into two parts, following the movement of the wings. The chair is made of high-speed steel and is shaped as a single piece by 3D printing, which gives good strength and a metallic luster. The structure is stable, and the shape and the structure are well integrated. The chair can be used for rest, reading and decoration.

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Smile Chair

Xu Le Chair Furniture

Smile

Smile is a wooden chair designed for everyday use. The backrest is shaped like a slightly raised corner of a mouth, which gives the chair its name. The armrests, front legs and rear legs appear as one piece of wood that has been split and has grown, reflecting the idea of the growth of all things. The curved lines of the armrests and backrest are light, smooth and full, and they create a soft shadow effect. The chair is made of beech and North American walnut, shaped by a wood bending process. The seat and the backrest are refined to improve comfort.

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Transparent Chair

Xuanang Gao Chair Furniture

Transparent

Transparent is a chair designed for rest and for holding objects. The chair is made of plastic, wood, high density sponge and woven fabric. The outer surface is formed from bent plastic with a transparent tint, so the whole structure of the chair remains visible. One armrest is wide and can be used to lean on, to place books or to support the legs during a short rest. The cushion can be removed for easy cleaning and replacement. The plastic and the fabric colors can be customized to suit the surroundings.

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Walky Chair

Armando Mora Medina Chair Furniture

Walky

Walky is a chair designed to bring a sense of movement into interior spaces. The form captures the moment of a person walking, and several chairs placed together create an impression of dynamism and social activity. The rear legs end in shaped wooden shoes, which give the chair a playful character. Walky is made of solid ash and walnut. The central connector is bent-laminated wood, routered and shaped by hand. The seat is cut with a CNC machine, while the backrest, legs, structure and shoes are shaped and turned by hand. The chair measures 500 mm in width, 590 mm in depth and 790 mm in height.

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Archie Chair

Ahmad Mirjani Chair Furniture

Archie

Archie is a wire chair inspired by Islamic architecture. The form revives arches and the geometry of Girih tiles, adapted to modern life. The seat components are made of welded steel wire. The wires are cut to predetermined sizes and bent without heating, and some parts must be bent by hand. A chrome or nylon coating makes the chair resistant to moisture and rust, so the chair can also be used outdoors. The negative space between the lines gives a sense of lightness. The patterns can be varied, which allows mass customization. The chair measures 520 mm by 470 mm by 800 mm.

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Rollerback Rocker Chair

Timothy Hardman Chair Furniture

Rollerback Rocker

Rollerback Rocker is a rocking chair made for adjustable, active seating. The welded metal frame holds hand-cut walnut accents that slot into the structure and are fixed with set screws. The cylindrical leather cushions spin on mounting rods, so a seated user can roll them and change the back support at any moment. The chair also rocks forwards and backwards, adding a second form of movement. The walnut inserts soften the angles of the metal frame. The chair measures 570 mm by 570 mm by 920 mm.

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Wink Chair

Frans Schrofer Chair Furniture

Wink

The Wink Collection is a range of seating that includes dining chairs, lounge chairs and bar chairs. Each piece has a convex elliptical backrest shaped like an eye, supported by slender solid wooden legs. The forms are produced with CNC technology combined with traditional woodworking skills. Anodized cast metal parts join the backrest to the frame, adding strength while keeping the structure light and open. The backrest is offered in solid wood or upholstered with foam backing, and sustainably sourced woods are available. The curved back shape supports long periods of seated conversation.

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Soul Chair

Wen Jenq Cherng Chair Furniture

Soul

Chair of Soul is a chair designed to support the body in a relaxed upright posture. The height of the seat, the backrest at the waist and the armrests carry the weight of the upper body. The slightly curved backrest follows the shape of the body and eases tension in the shoulders, neck, waist and limbs. Traditional Ming Dynasty furniture provides the blueprint for the simple proportions. Ebony from Sulawesi forms the main structure, paired with copper tube legs and a purple Nappa leather seat. Mortise and tenon joints connect the parts, and an arc structure links the legs to the seat.

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Pure Chair

Xin Chen Chair Furniture

Pure

Pure is a wooden chair inspired by the Ming style ring chair. The form follows the gentle curve of the traditional chair ring and goose neck, and the lines are concise and clear. The curved seat is shaped for comfort and support. The frame is joined with a traditional tenon and mortise structure, which is stable, solid, easy to process and suitable for mass production. Beech and North American walnut are used. The chair measures 597 by 484 by 760 millimetres and weighs 4.8 kilograms. The design removes extra lines to return to a simple and natural state.

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H Chair

Xiaoyan Wei Chair Furniture

H

The “H Chair” is a selected piece of the "interval" series by Xiaoyan Wei. Her inspiration came from free-flowing curves and forms in space. It changes the relationship of furniture and space by offering a variety of potentials to improve the user experience. The result was delicately made to balance between the comfort and the idea of breath. The use of the brass rods was not only for stabilization but also to deliver visual diversity to the design; it highlights the negative space made by two flowing curves with different linearity for the space to breath.

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The Ariel Chair

QOR360 Chair Furniture

The Ariel

The Ariel is an office chair designed for active sitting. The seat rocks in all directions on a patented geometric solid, so movement is possible without any moving parts. Rubber mounts join the seat to the rocker and limit the rocking range. A gas cylinder provides height adjustment and rotation on an aluminum base. The rocker is injection molded polycarbonate and the seat is upholstered in hand stitched leather. The chair weighs 8.16 kg and a handle is built into the back for carrying. The aim is to engage the core, improve posture and reduce back pain.

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Bamboo Leisure Chair Chair

Wei Jingye / 魏靖野 Chair Furniture

Bamboo Leisure Chair

Bamboo Leisure is a leisure chair suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The frame is made of round bamboo poles, and the exposed parts are polished. The seat and the back are woven by hand, using the toughness and elasticity of bamboo to provide comfort. The parts are joined by notching, wrapping and winding instead of metal fittings. Three legs form a triangle that keeps the chair stable. The shape is drawn from the petals of the morning glory flower as they unfold. Bamboo is lighter than wood, so the chair is easy to move.

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