In the March 2026 issue of Architectural Digest Germany, a quiet yet powerful expression of contemporary Thai design received international recognition—KAOI’s Burgundy Ebba Chair, featured through Surround Living’s curated collection. More than a moment of visibility for a single piece, the feature reflects a growing global appreciation for thoughtful, collectible design emerging from Thailand.
We are pleased to share this recognition and extend our sincere thanks to AD Germany for featuring both Surround Living and the Burgundy KAOI Ebba Chair within the Nature Couture collection in its March issue—celebrating not only the piece itself, but the wider conversation around craftsmanship, materiality, and the evolving language of contemporary living.
Designed to Be Designed
KAOI has built its philosophy around a simple but compelling idea: “Designed to be Designed.” Their work is never static—it invites interpretation, adaptation, and emotional connection. Rather than creating objects that simply occupy a room, KAOI creates pieces that evolve with the people who live with them.
The Ebba Chair embodies this perfectly.
With its sculptural silhouette, softened geometry, and rich burgundy finish, the chair feels both architectural and intimate. It holds presence without excess—bold enough to anchor a room, yet restrained enough to remain timeless. Its form reflects a dialogue between contemporary minimalism and material warmth, allowing it to move seamlessly between art object and functional furniture.
Why Burgundy Matters
Colour, in collectible furniture, is never incidental.
The deep burgundy tone of the Ebba Chair gives the piece a distinct emotional register—warm, grounded, and quietly luxurious. It moves away from the neutrality often associated with modern furniture and instead introduces character, depth, and atmosphere. Burgundy becomes not just a finish, but part of the chair’s identity: dramatic without being loud, sophisticated without formality.
It is the kind of piece that transforms a corner into a conversation.
A Thai Design Story on a Global Stage
As a Bangkok-based marketplace focused on vintage, antiques, contemporary design, and collectible objects, Surround Living connects exceptional craftsmanship from across Thailand and Asia with collectors and design-conscious homes around the world. The inclusion of KAOI’s Burgundy Ebba Chair in Architectural Digest Germany reflects this ongoing vision: placing strong local design voices within a broader global design conversation.
Architectural Digest remains one of the leading publications in interiors and architecture, with its German edition offering a refined perspective on contemporary living, collectible design, and global creative culture.
More Than a Feature
Being featured in Architectural Digest is less about visibility, and more about alignment—shared values around design, craftsmanship, and the way objects shape the spaces we live in.
The Burgundy Ebba Chair represents a new generation of Thai collectible design: confident, refined, and quietly distinctive. Its presence in AD Germany reflects a continued appreciation for pieces that balance form, materiality, and timelessness.
At Surround Living, these are the kinds of objects we believe are worth living with.
