2026 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

SMPSF1703

Entrant

Foshan Didixi Furniture Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Furniture

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

This sofa is more than a piece of furniture; it is a warm presence that offers companionship and relaxation. Embracing modern minimalist aesthetics and Chinese design principles of simplicity and nature, the sofa removes elaborate decorative carvings and uses the natural grain and flowing contours of solid wood as the foundation of its form. The subtly tapered wooden bars, slim solid wood legs, and slatted wood structures on the backrest and armrests effectively reduce the visual heaviness of traditional wooden furniture, allowing the sofa to blend seamlessly into contemporary living spaces with a lighter presence. Following the golden proportion of “70% upholstery and 30% wood frame,” the sofa combines imported North American walnut with premium black leather, creating a balanced interplay between warm and cool tones while adding visual depth.
For enhanced sitting comfort, the high-resilience foam is shaped around ergonomic principles to deliver precise and lasting support during extended sitting. Beneath the upholstery, the slatted solid wood base is assembled from multiple wooden bars, enhancing airflow and dissipating accumulated body heat during prolonged use. This prevents the thick leather upholstery and high-resilience foam from becoming damp, stuffy, or developing unpleasant odors over time. Compared with a solid-panel structure, the assembled wooden base distributes weight more evenly. Combined with robust mortise-and-tenon joinery, it remains stable without wobbling, even under heavy loads. The fully rounded edges and mother-and-baby-safe, eco-friendly coating prevent injuries and provide long-lasting comfort and peace of mind for the entire household.

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