COSTA MESA, Calif. — Australian-born luxury furniture brand King Living has won two 2025 iF Design Awards for its 1978 High Back Sofa and Plateau Outdoor Sofa, marking the brand’s first wins in the global design competition.
The awards recognize excellence in form, function and sustainability, and are judged by a panel of 131 design experts from 23 countries. This year’s competition saw nearly 11,000 entries from 66 countries.
“We’re thrilled to take home our first-ever iF Design Awards,” said founder David King. “This achievement is a testament to the strength of our in-house Australian design team and their relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.”
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The 1978 High Back Sofa, an evolution of the brand’s 1977 Sofa, offers a modular design with a curved silhouette and ergonomic support. The sofa includes removable, machine-washable covers and is built on King’s proprietary steel frame and Postureflex seating system, which comes with a 25-year warranty.
The Plateau Outdoor Sofa was recognized for its flexibility and engineering, including adjustable backrests, convertible lounge functionality, and weather-resistant materials like KingCote-coated steel, sustainably sourced teak, and high-performance ceramic. Select versions can be reconfigured into angled sun loungers.
The iF Design Awards follow a string of recent accolades for King Living, including two 2024 Red Dot Design Awards for the 1977 and 1977 Outdoor Sofas.
Winners were honored at the iF Design Award Night in Berlin, held at the Friedrichstadt-Palast.