Check out the winners of the SIT Furniture Design Award’s fourth edition recognising top-notch talent in the world of furniture and interior design. With more than 400 entries from professional and emerging designers from around the world, the competition was fierce, but only a few stood out as the best of the best.
Furniture Design of the Year
Poty Armchair by Stdio Lucas Caramés
The Poty Armchair draws inspiration from the exuberant Craft Culture of the Delta Parnaíba, merging contemporary comfort with traditional local elements. Crafted with a solid wooden structure, its notable feature is the carnauba straw weave enveloping the chair, a nod to the region’s artisanal tradition. This blend of modern design with cultural heritage creates a visually stunning and culturally rich piece, providing both physical and sensory comfort.
Interior Design of the Year
Daphne by Studio Paolo Ferrari
Daphne, located in Toronto, reimagines the quintessential American bistro with a contemporary and eclectic touch. Custom-designed furniture and lighting enhance the space, which balances the unexpected with the warmth of New England prep.
Inspired by art, architecture, and cinema, Daphne embodies a cinematic duality, inviting guests to explore and experience the joy of discovery.
Emerging Furniture Designer of the Year
Otto Lounge Chair by Jenna Jang, Art Center College of Design
In response to the evolving workspace dynamics post-pandemic, the Otto Lounge Chair is designed to adapt to both home and office environments. With refined cushions and oak wood, it brings comfort to any space. Its versatile design allows it to function as both a lounge chair and a workspace accessory, reflecting the changing needs of modern life.
Other winners in Furniture Design include JG Neukomm Architecture for The Suffolk Gallery Bench, Noriko Hashida Design winning with Enots Floor Chair, La Firme with Sarto Series and Street + Garden being recognised for Honeysuckle Park Newcastle Australia.
In Interior Design categories, the recipients include Messana O’Rorke team’s design of the West 53rd Street Apartment, Wow Atelier for the Best Friends: Roadhouse & Mercantile, A-01 (A Company / A Foundation) winning with the Black House (Casa Negra) and No Footprint House (NFH) and HDC Design with Meet the Bund (Xintiandi). Each winner in their respective category reflects the perfect combination of form, function, and aesthetic appeal that sets them apart from the rest.
Among the distinguished jury members were Alain Gilles, Founder and Lead Designer at Alain Gilles The Studio from Belgium; Bo Zhang, Artist & Chief Designer at Desz Office from New York; Niko Kapa, Design Director at Studio Niko Kapa from the United Kingdom; Christina Chen-Chiao Kuo, Creative Director & Founder of Kuuo Living Limited from Canada; and Nataly Bolshakova, Founder and Lead Designer at Bolshakova Interiors, representing Ukraine. These individuals, representing just a portion of the esteemed panel, contributed their expertise to recognise outstanding design talent on a global scale.
All the winners can be viewed in the winner’s gallery on the SIT Furniture Design Award website.
