Italian design powerhouse Kartell has once again affirmed its pioneering role in the global design landscape, winning its tenth Compasso d’Oro the “Oscar of design” with the innovative H.H.H. Chair (Her Highest Highness), designed by Philippe Starck.
Recognized by the Italian Association for Industrial Design (ADI), the chair has been hailed as a distillation of contemporary design: sustainable, technologically advanced, and radically minimal. More than an object of elegance and functionality, the H.H.H. Chair embodies a forward-looking vision of how design can actively respond to future living environments.
This year’s award theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” underscores the role of design in shaping tomorrow’s lifestyles. In its official statement, ADI praised the H.H.H. Chair for balancing environmental responsibility with aesthetic creation, offering a tangible example of design as both cultural reflection and societal proposition.
For Kartell, the achievement strengthens its legacy as a global leader in material innovation and design experimentation. From iconic classics to cutting-edge collaborations, the brand has consistently set new standards in contemporary furniture. The H.H.H. Chair continues this trajectory, standing as a symbol of Kartell’s ability to reconcile sustainability with beauty, an increasingly vital pursuit in today’s design culture.
With its tenth Compasso d’Oro, Kartell not only cements its place in Italy’s design history but also reinforces its role as a benchmark for international contemporary furniture design.
Source: 77° Global Furnishings Media
