2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

AFAGO ARMCHAIR

Entrant Company

STUDIO ZANINI

Category

Furniture Design - Seating & Comfort

Client's Name

Country / Region

Brazil

The Afago Armchair, created by Brazilian designer Zanini de Zanine, represents the perfect harmony between comfort and sophistication. With a contemporary design and smooth lines, the piece invites relaxation, conveying a cozy and intimate sensation. Inspired by the idea of an embrace, the armchair combines ergonomics and aesthetics to provide a unique well-being experience.
The Afago Armchair is more than just a piece of furniture; it is an expression of comfort and innovative design. Every element has been carefully designed to offer not only functionality but also an emotional experience, transforming the act of sitting into a true moment of coziness—characteristics that reaffirm the designer's talent for creating pieces that unite art, functionality, and emotion.
Crafted from high-quality wood sourced from sustainable management, the Afago Armchair stands out for its careful selection of materials, ensuring durability and elegance. Its production process incorporates both high-tech machinery used to shape Tauari wood and traditional handcrafted techniques, such as cane weaving, revealing the union between modernity and artisanal tradition—two prominent trends in Brazilian furniture design.
In addition to its aesthetic appeal, the armchair was designed to seamlessly integrate into various environments, from residential spaces to sophisticated corporate settings. Its versatility and timeless design make it a key piece in interior decoration, capable of adding value and personality to any space.
Its organic curves embrace the user, creating a sensory interaction that reflects the care and attention to detail characteristic of Zanini's work. With the Afago Armchair, Zanini celebrates the connection between form and feeling, solidifying his significant contribution to contemporary design.

Credits

DESIGNER
ZANINI DE ZANINE
MANUFACTURER
TERRANO
PHOTOGRAPHER
DANIEL MANSUR
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