Sempoa
Silver 2025

Sempoa

by NEW ELEGANT CO., LTD. for New Elegant Co., Ltd.

The Sempoa chair blends traditional inspiration with modern functionality. Inspired by the Japanese Soroban abacus, it features a backrest with moving beads that offer both tactile engagement and a subtle massaging effect. The beads, mounted on stainless steel rods and held by flexible bentwood frames, move with the user's body. Crafted from intersecting solid wood boards, the design balances structured aesthetics with durability, ensuring stability, style, and inviting user interaction.

Questions & Answers

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1

What are the overall width and depth dimensions of the Sempoa Lounge Chair?

Answer

Sempoa Lounge Chair has a width of 720 mm and a depth of 820 mm.

2

What is the seat height of the Sempoa Lounge Chair?

Answer

Sempoa Lounge Chair has a seat height of 440 mm.

3

What material is used for the frame of the Sempoa Lounge Chair?

Answer

Sempoa Lounge Chair frame is made of straight solid rubberwood.

4

What fabric covers the seating area of the Sempoa Lounge Chair?

Answer

Sempoa Lounge Chair seating area is covered with velvet fabric.

5

In which city and during what timeframe was the Sempoa Lounge Chair designed and developed?

Answer

Sempoa Lounge Chair was designed and developed in Ho Chi Minh from August 2023 until August 2024.

6

What mechanism enables the massage beads to slide and spin in the backrest of the Sempoa Lounge Chair?

Answer

Sempoa Lounge Chair backrest features stainless steel rods in a horizontal abacus arrangement that allow the massage beads to slide and spin freely.

7

What structural elements support the bentwood rails in the backrest of the Sempoa Lounge Chair?

Answer

Sempoa Lounge Chair bentwood rails in the backrest are supported by stainless steel rods.

8

Which design accolade did the Sempoa Lounge Chair receive in 2025?

Answer

Sempoa Lounge Chair was awarded Silver in the A' Furniture Design Award in 2025.

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