The Flexi Light chair by Czech family-owned company LD Seating won the German Design Award 2026 for outstanding product design in the Office Furniture category. The award not only recognises the chair’s elegant design but also its functionality, craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability.
The German Design Awards are among the most respected design competitions in the world. Organised by the German Design Council, Germany’s leading design authority since 1953, the awards honour exceptional achievements in design and innovation. Only products nominated by expert committees are eligible to participate, with more than 3,900 projects from 57 countries competing in the 2026 edition.
In its evaluation, the international jury stated: “Impressive is the confident interplay of elegant lines and versatile adaptability. Flexi Light stands out with charismatic colour variety, striking design language and sustainable production. Thoughtful stackability and individual options combine functionality with aesthetic clarity. Especially noteworthy is the responsible use of materials, giving the project a distinctive and future-oriented quality rarely achieved in this category.”
The new four-legged Flexi Light model is the latest addition to one of LD Seating’s most popular and best-selling series. Designed by the Italian studio Orlandini Design, with whom LD Seating has collaborated for more than ten years, the chair keeps the series’ signature design elements while introducing a refined four-legged base, stackable functionality and a wide range of customisation options. The result is a versatile chair suited for offices, meeting rooms and contemporary interiors. Each piece is produced locally in Boskovice, ensuring strict quality control and a reduced environmental footprint.
“Producing locally in Boskovice means we can keep a close eye on quality and reduce our environmental footprint at the same time. But for us, true sustainability is about longevity. Flexi Light is built to last for decades, and because it can be reupholstered, it easily adapts to changing interiors. The most sustainable piece of furniture is the one you never need to replace,” says Jakub Huráb, Managing Director of LD Seating.
The official German Design Awards ceremony will take place in February 2026 during the Ambiente fair in Frankfurt am Main.
