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ONSEN Wins Wallpaper* Design Award for Best Outdoor Lounge

02.08.23 | By
ONSEN Wins Wallpaper* Design Award for Best Outdoor Lounge

“The ONSEN collection is very simple and blends well with diverse architectural spaces. We developed it with the intention of transmitting calm, like Japanese architecture. We are inspired by rationality, by geometry, and elemental shapes that do not need heavy ornamentation,” said designers Francesco Meda and David Quincoces.

When Wallpaper* announced their 2023 Design Awards winners, Gandiablasco’s ONSEN came out on top in the “Best Outdoor Lounge” category. The iconic collection is lightweight, practical, and cozy – all things Wallpaper* considers when choosing ideal outdoor furniture. Smart decisions were made throughout the series’ design that features calm, clean, refined lines borrowed from elements of Japanese architecture.

outdoor furniture collection with white upholstery arranged in an open space surrounded by a tan building with lots of arches, a woman reclines on the sofa

ONSEN’s materials are chosen just as carefully, with efforts taken to maintain their natural properties. The structure of each piece is constructed from uncoated stainless-steel tubes, with the rest of the design employing repetitive vinyl straps resembling leather. Highly resistant and functional, the collection wraps up with two low coffee tables using the same steel. For their surfaces there’s a choice between thermos-lacquered aluminum – Gandiablasco’s flagship material – or iroko wood slats.

outdoor furniture collection with white upholstery arranged in an open space surrounded by a tan building with lots of arches

outdoor furniture collection with white upholstery arranged in an open space surrounded by tan buildings with lots of arches

white upholstered lounge chair

Onsen Lounge Chair

back of white upholstered lounge chair

Onsen Lounge Chair

detail of back of white upholstered lounge chair

Onsen Lounge Chair

white upholstered armless sectional with matching pillows

Onsen Sectional Sofa 4

back of white upholstered armless sectional with matching pillows

Onsen Sectional Sofa 4

white upholstered one armed sectional with matching pillows

Onsen Sectional Sofa 2

white upholstered sofa with matching pillows

Onsen 2-Seat Sofa

metal and wood slatted coffee table

Onsen Coffee Table 153

metal and wood slatted coffee table

Onsen Coffee Table 76

detail of metal and wood slatted coffee table

Onsen Coffee Table

To learn more about Onsen, visit gandiablasco.com.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.