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Furniture
The NY Product Design Awards recognizes furniture that brings thoughtful form and lasting usefulness to everyday spaces, from individual pieces to coordinated systems.
Furniture designers, brands, manufacturers, architects, independent studios, and students worldwide.
Concepts, work in progress, and completed products created within the last five years.
Submit online. Present your design through images and supporting materials. No physical samples.
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Durable furniture designed for dining, drinking, and hospitality environments.
Furniture developed for high-use commercial, institutional, or public settings.
Space-efficient beds and furnishings designed for shared residential accommodation.
Furniture supporting learning, studying, reading, and resource organization.
Specialized furniture supporting patient care, clinical work, and laboratory procedures.
Furniture creating functional, comfortable, and welcoming hospitality environments.
Desks and furnishings supporting focused, collaborative, and flexible work.
Specialized furniture supporting salon, grooming, and personal-care services.
Durable seating and furnishings for entertainment, waiting, and public areas.
Coordinated furniture sets supporting bathroom storage, grooming, and organization.
Matching bedroom furniture creating a cohesive and functional sleeping environment.
Coordinated tables and seating designed for dining or casual entertaining.
Child-friendly furniture sets supporting sleep, study, storage, and play.
Integrated furniture sets supporting kitchen preparation, storage, and organization.
Coordinated seating collections creating comfortable and cohesive living spaces.
Matching workplace furniture designed for professional and executive environments.
Coordinated low tables and seating designed for tea and conversation.
Matching dressing tables, mirrors, seating, and personal storage.
Furniture created through additive manufacturing and digitally controlled production.
Space-saving furniture designed for easy movement, transport, and storage.
Lightweight furniture using air-filled structures for support and portability.
Flexible furniture systems that can be rearranged, expanded, or adapted.
Furniture serving multiple functions or transforming for different uses.
Contemporary furniture reinterpreting historical styles, forms, and decorative details.
Comfort-focused seating designed for relaxation, reclining, or extended use.
Sleep furniture and supportive surfaces designed for rest and comfort.
Long seating designed for multiple users or compact spaces.
General and purpose-built seating supporting specific environments or activities.
Soft furnishings providing comfort, support, decoration, or ergonomic relief.
Supportive chairs designed for extended office work or gaming sessions.
Adjustable seating offering reclining, rocking, and relaxation functions.
Upholstered seating designed for shared relaxation and everyday living.
Compact seating and supports serving as footrests or occasional furniture.
Furniture supporting older adults’ comfort, safety, dignity, and independence.
Furniture addressing environmental protection, conservation, or ecological challenges.
Furniture communicating important issues and encouraging public engagement.
Furniture addressing accessibility, inclusion, culture, and community needs.
Furniture supporting responsible materials, production, use, and longevity.
Furniture creating meaningful benefits for communities or underserved groups.
Environmentally responsible furniture reducing waste and resource consumption.
Furniture organizing and displaying books, objects, or everyday belongings.
Enclosed and modular systems offering adaptable household or commercial storage.
Storage furniture organizing clothing, bedside items, and personal belongings.
Tall enclosed furniture designed for hanging and storing clothing.
Furniture presenting products, collections, artworks, or decorative objects.
Storage solutions organizing shoes, outerwear, tools, and household essentials.
Reflective and storage furniture supporting grooming and bathroom routines.
Storage furniture for dining supplies, beverages, tableware, and serving items.
Furniture supporting televisions, media equipment, and entertainment accessories.
Purpose-built storage displaying and organizing wine bottles.
Manual tools supporting household cleaning, dust removal, and surface care.
Products supporting washing, drying, ironing, and clothing maintenance.
Portable containers organizing, protecting, and storing household belongings.
Structures holding and organizing items for accessible everyday storage.
Shallow organizers sorting and containing small or frequently used items.
Containers designed for collecting, sorting, and disposing of waste.
Decorative occasional tables adding function and visual interest to interiors.
Raised tables designed for bar seating, socializing, or casual dining.
Low tables positioned near sofas for serving and everyday use.
Large tables supporting meetings, teamwork, and professional discussion.
Narrow tables designed for entryways, walls, or behind sofas.
Work surfaces supporting writing, studying, computing, and focused tasks.
Compact tables placed beside chairs, sofas, or beds.
Professional desks designed for leadership, reception, and client-facing spaces.
Space-saving tables that fold or expand through hinged sections.
Purpose-built tables supporting board games, recreation, or competitive play.
Versatile tables designed for varied household, workplace, or public uses.
Tables designed for food preparation, dining, and shared meals.
Short tables supporting floor-level seating, serving, or informal use.
Coordinated tables designed to fit together for compact storage.
Technology-integrated desks supporting connected, adjustable, or responsive work.
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2027 · Entry information
Early Bird rate. A $30 annual administrative fee applies per entrant.
Early Bird
Dec 9, 2026Regular
Jan 20, 2027Final
Feb 17, 2027Final Extension
Mar 17, 2027Full results announcementMay 14, 2027
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Judging & criteria
Through blind judging, an international jury evaluates the submitted design across four criteria.
Visual character, proportions, and composition.
Originality and the thinking behind the solution.
Quality, usability, safety, and execution.
The effect on people and the environment.
Award-winning furniture
Why enter
A winner profile brings your product, entrant details, and design story together in the NY Product Design Awards gallery.
Digital certificates, winner badges, and promotional materials help communicate your award.
Winner interview access offers a way to share the people, process, and decisions behind your work.
Explain the problem, intended users, and decisions that make the design work. Keep your written description to 350 words or less.
Show the whole piece from multiple angles, then focus on materials, joinery, and finishing. Include views that explain scale and intended use.
Use drawings, a PDF, or a short video to explain assembly, adjustment, or modular configurations where relevant.
Furniture designers, brands, manufacturers, architects, independent studios, emerging designers, and students worldwide may enter.
Yes. Concepts, work in progress, and completed products are eligible. Explain the project’s development stage clearly. Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.
No. Entries are submitted and judged online using your images, description, and supporting materials. Physical samples are not required.
Yes. Select each relevant subcategory when submitting. Additional-category pricing applies when submitted with your first entry; later submissions are charged at the first-entry rate.
Present the overall design, important details, and how the product works. Use clear images and a concise description of the purpose, design decisions, and intended users. Include supporting drawings, a PDF, or a video link where helpful.
An international jury evaluates entries through blind judging using Form, Creativity & Innovation, Finishing & Functionality, and Impact. See the Awards page for the judging process and award levels.
NY Furniture Design Awards