2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Gift from Venice: The Sea Salt Sofa

Entrant Company

Foshan Shunde Gujing Furniture Co., Ltd

Category

Product Design - Furnishings

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

The Sea Salt Sofa blends Italian romanticism with modern style, meeting contemporary aesthetic needs. Tailored for large apartments and expansive single-level apartments, it strikes a perfect balance between form and function.

The design team artfully weaves Venetian elements into the design of the sofa, endowing it with a distinct Italian charm. The backrest takes its shape from the gondola’s hull, with sleek, elegant lines that speak to fine craftsmanship. The stitched patterns imitate ripples on water, adding a refined, artistic touch. Dressed in a soft, light-toned palette, the sofa creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Beyond its striking form, the sofa is also highly functional. An innovative modular structure allows the straight-seat section and chaise longue section to be separated and rearranged freely, offering flexible layout options for diverse living spaces. The removable, washable covers not only preserve the sofa’s aesthetic charm, but also make everyday cleaning and maintenance much easier—a thoughtful upgrade over traditional sofas.

The Sea Salt Sofa uses premium materials to ensure exceptional comfort and durability. The seat cushions feature a scientifically engineered E-Darren sponge blend, combining an ultra-soft violet top layer with a 60D high-density support layer. This dual-layer structure delivers a sensation of being gently cradled by rippling water while offering firm support. Even under prolonged pressure, the cushions maintain their shape and quickly bounce back, ensuring long-term comfort without sagging. For added durability, the seat and back cushions are upholstered in Italian-imported Abano suede fabric, which is soft to the touch, skin-friendly, and rich in texture, and far more wear- and scratch-resistant than traditional sofas. The material also has flame-retardant properties, reducing fire risks from sources like falling ash. Using German high-strength thread known for its flexibility and tear resistance, the sofa’s stitching delivers secure seams that resist splitting. The frame is made from imported Russian pinewood—renowned for its sturdy load-bearing capacity and strong nail-holding ability—providing a solid, reliable structure for lasting use.

Credits

Ji Luo
Xin Zhong
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