Mel armchair, designed by Ramón Esteve for Vondom, has also been included in the longlist of the Archiproducts Design Awards 2026, in the Outdoor category. It joins Traza, the bathtub designed for PIMAR Italian Limestone, which has been selected in the Bathroom category.
Now in their eleventh edition, these international awards recognise creativity, innovation and research in product design. The selection of both collections reflects the diversity of Ramón Esteve’s work across different design disciplines, from furniture to bathroom fittings.
Mel, a Continuous Gesture
Mel offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional wicker furniture through sinuous shapes and tubular forms. Made from rotationally moulded polyethylene, its geometry unfolds as a continuous volume without visible joints, giving each piece a distinctive sculptural character.
The selected armchair embodies this concept through an enveloping silhouette and generous proportions, where structure and upholstery work together to provide comfort. The upholstered surfaces introduce texture and warmth, creating a contrast with the solidity of the forms.
The collection also includes sofas and occasional tables in different sizes. Recently, it has expanded with a modular sofa, a pouf and outdoor sun loungers, presented at Feria Hábitat València 2026. These new additions offer greater flexibility in configuration, extending Mel’s design language to a wider range of residential and contract outdoor spaces.
