Designed by Carl Gustav Magnusson, Lyss Has Been Recognized for Design Excellence
Allseating, a leading manufacturer of seating for every situation, is excited to announce that its highly celebrated product, Lyss, has been awarded an honor from the Industrial Designers Society of America’s International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Now in its 38th year, IDEA is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious and rigorous design competitions. This year, Lyss, designed by iconic industrial designer Carl Gustav Magnusson for Allseating, was selected as an IDEA Bronze winner for its supreme craftsmanship and elegant design.
Elegant and unconventional, yet functional and accessible, Lyss embodies a ‘think outside the box’ mentality, pulling in organic materials and smart silhouettes for a myriad of commercial and residential seating solutions. With a dual shell construction – one for flexibility and the other for rigidity, Lyss fuses the two together to facilitate comfort and support. Considering a person’s natural seating position, Magnusson implemented an ergonomics-first approach in designing Lyss. The chair features tulip-shaped arms that create an intuitive platform for one to rest their arm. Seamlessly transitioning into the contours of the seat, the chair’s arms meet a 180-degree slit, imparting an air of weightlessness. The chair’s upholstery provides an elevated, finishing detail that completes the sophisticated aesthetic that is Lyss.
“We are thrilled to continue to collaborate with world-class designers such as Carl Gustav Magnusson,” says Chris Binnendyk, President of Allseating. “It is a great honor that our peers have recognized Lyss for its timeless design and versatility, as well as Magnusson’s unparalleled attention to detail. He is truly a master of his craft, blending his engineering acumen with a veteran expertise in materiality and aesthetics.”
Each year, the IDEA jury is composed of designers, thought-leaders, and visionaries who epitomize the very best in the industrial design community. The jury is charged with the tremendous task of carefully reviewing over 1,600 entries across 20 categories, ultimately selecting 145 winners. The award recipients were unveiled live during a special ceremony at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 19th.
For additional information about Lyss and Allseating’s entire product portfolio, please visit: allseating.com.
ABOUT ALLSEATING:
For more than 35 years, Allseating has been a leader in the design and development of solutions that adjust to the needs of customers in the office, educational, hospitality and healthcare industries. Our 100,000 square foot facility in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is home to our broad line of seating solutions. Whether it’s through innovative designs or comprehensive service programs, we’re always working at making people feel comfortable and productive.For more info, visit our website: www.allseating.com