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09.12.2019

TWO NEW DESIGNER ASSOCIATIONS YIELDS JORI EXCEPTIONAL AWARDS


The hyper-styled recliner DAYDREAMER by designer Joachim Nees (D) and the ergonomic armchair FUGA by designer Frans Schrofer (NL) honourably crowned by the international professional jury.

At the start of 2019 at the furniture exhibition of Cologne, JORI launched the creations of two international designers, thus making their debut as a designer for the Belgian seating furniture company.

               


With his interpretation of the recliner DAYDREAMER, German designer Joachim Nees initiates an outspoken new and rejuvenating aspect of the JORI recliner collection.

This has not escaped the attention of the international ‘Rat für Formgebung’. The professional jury of the Iconic Interior Awards awarded this creation as being ‘Best of the Best’ within its category ‘Seating Furniture’ and moreover, no less than the ‘winner’ of the German Design Awards 2020 within the category ‘Furniture’. Click here for more information about the model 'Daydreamer'.

Thanks to both exceptional awards, JORI’s Daydreamer gets a prominent spot at the Iconic Interior Awards Exhibition during IMM Cologne.

 

In parallel the design of the debut collaboration with the Dutch designer Frans Schrofer also received an honourable mention.

His cocoon-shaped armchair FUGA unanimously received the award of 'Good Industrial Design' (GIO) , thus making it eligible for a place of honour during the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven (17-24 October 2019). Click here for more information about the model 'Fuga'.


The two winning designs will of course be shown on the JORI stand in Cologne as well.

About JORI - Designed for dynamic seating

JORI works with international designers to create beautifully ergonomic, personalised sofas and reclining chairs, manufacturing them with the greatest care in its Belgian workshops. This traditional craftsmanship and the use of materials of the very highest quality guarantee the sublime finish and long service life of every item of JORI furniture. These key ingredients have been at the heart of JORI’s success for more than 55 years, offering all customers unparalleled seating comfort, each and every day: designed for dynamic seating.

Distribution is through an international network of independent distributors and agents. Thanks to its annual participation in the furniture fairs of Cologne and Milan the brand’s name awareness continues to grow worldwide. In 2019 JORI opened its first flagship store in Taipei. Since the foundation in 1963, the development of JORI’s unique patented recliner mechanism allowed them to position themselves as the global leader in the recliner sector. In addition to seating furniture the JORI collection also offers a range of tables and footstools.

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