Judge's comments:

The Umber chair is an iconic, beautifully proportioned and elegantly constructed piece of timber furniture that has the potential to go on to become a New Zealand design ‘classic’. The judges ‘loved’ the comfort, feel and solidity of the chair. They noted its maturity and timelessness, and thought that it could become a piece of furniture that would be passed down through the generations. They noted that Treology is creating a range of furniture products that balance a New Zealand furniture tradition with innovation and style