Ashford Lounge Chair

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Furniture Design
  • Company/Firm
    DGN London
  • Designer
    Emre Pektas
  • Location
    London
  • Project Date
    24.12.2025
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The Ashford Lounge Chair is defined by a continuous timber frame that seamlessly connects the legs, arms, and backrest, creating a cohesive and fluid outline.

The front legs extend into the armrests in a clean, linear gesture, while the rear legs subtly project beyond the backrest, expressing structural clarity and reinforcing key load-bearing points. The design combines different materials, pairing the warmth of solid timber with soft upholstery and discreet metal support elements to achieve both comfort and durability.

Proportions were carefully refined through prototyping to balance comfort with visual elegance. The gently curved backrest follows the natural contour of the spine, softening the geometry of the frame.

Since its introduction, the Ashford Lounge Chair has been widely preferred by British designers across the UK, reflecting its relevance within contemporary interiors.

This interplay between structure, materiality, and form defines the chair’s character—where craftsmanship and comfort are brought into harmony.