AZ Awards 2025 People's Choice: Fortune Chair by Heller

People’s Choice: Single-Piece Furniture

Fortune Chair

The Fortune chair riffs on the pinched shape of its namesake confection to create a versatile and durable form.

Year: 2025
Manufacturer: Heller, U.S.
Designer: JUMBO Studios, U.S.
Category: Single-Piece Furniture

Inspired by Taiwanese-born codesigner Monling Lee’s early culinary experiences after arriving in the U.S. at age 13, the Fortune chair by Jumbo Studio for Heller riffs on the pinched shape of its namesake confection to create a versatile and durable form. Available in six rich (and foodie-friendly) hues, including Oatmeal, Olive and Tomato, the Fortune chair is made in the U.S. from a high percentage of post-consumer material and is completely recyclable. Combining its creators’ shared sense of whimsy with their mutual love of food, it promises to add a note of sweetness to any space.