Good Design Award Selection

About the Good Design Award

Good Design Award — Japan
Tokyo · Since 1957

Japanese design distinction

The Good Design Award, established in Japan in 1957, honors objects from everyday life where form, material, and use come together in harmony. More than a label, it is an attitude: making life more beautiful and simpler through design.

Aesthetics Innovation Sustainability

This distinction celebrates the creators and artisans who transform simplicity into art, while improving quality of life. It embodies the philosophy of Japanese design: harmony, usefulness, and emotion.

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TOYO box, red
TOYO STEEL
Toolbox Y350 - Blue Sale price$52.00 USD Regular price$55.00 USD
Red TOYO box
TOYO STEEL
Y350 toolbox - Red Sale price$52.00 USD Regular price$55.00 USD
Toolbox Y350 - Blue Gray
TOYO STEEL
Toolbox Y350 - Blue Gray Sale price$63.00 USD
Y350 Toolbox, Coral, TOOLBOXES
TOYO STEEL
Toolbox Y350 - Coral Sale price$61.00 USD
Toolbox Y350 - Mustard
TOYO STEEL
Toolbox Y350 - Mustard Sale price$63.00 USD
Y350 toolbox in titanium
TOYO STEEL
Toolbox Y350 - Titanium Sale price$63.00 USD
Y350 Toolbox, Khaki, TOOLBOXES
TOYO STEEL
Y350 toolbox - Khaki Sale price$63.00 USD
Y350 toolbox in black, TOOLBOXES
TOYO STEEL
Toolbox Y350 - Black Sale price$55.00 USD
Bright colour rice wax candles, pack of 10, CANDLES
DAIYO
Handmade bright color rice wax candles - Pack of 10 Sale price$29.00 USD
Y350 Toolbox, White, Toolboxes
TOYO STEEL
Toolbox Y350 - White Sale price$63.00 USD
Y350 toolbox, Beige, TOOLBOXES
TOYO STEEL
Toolbox Y350 - Beige Sale price$61.00 USD
Out of stock
Conical wastepaper basket, Grey, size L
BUNBUKU
Conical Wastebasket - Gray - L Sale price$69.00 USD
TWR 4 tool cart in white
TOYO STEEL
Cart - TWR4 - White Sale price$395.00 USD
Out of stock
Maple lid for ’SWING BIN’ wastebasket, M, WASTEPAPER BASKET
MOHEIM
Maple lid for "SWING BIN" wastebasket - M Sale price$18.00 USD
Out of stock
Conical wastepaper basket, Black, S, WASTEPAPER BASKET
BUNBUKU
Conical Wastebasket - Black - S Sale price$58.00 USD
Red rice wax candles, pack of 10, CANDLES
DAIYO
Handmade red rice wax candles - Pack of 10 Sale price$29.00 USD
Fragrant Olive incense
HIBI
Fragrant Olive Incense Sale price$11.00 USD Regular price$13.00 USD
Out of stock
Bag holder for SWING BIN, size M, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Bag holder for SWING BIN wastebasket - Size M Sale price$6.00 USD
DEEP incense sticks, Ambergris, INCENSE
HIBI
Incense sticks - DEEP - Ambergris Sale price$12.00 USD Regular price$15.00 USD
Out of stock
Conical wastepaper basket, Yellow, L, WASTEPAPER BASKET
BUNBUKU
Conical Wastebasket - Yellow - L Sale price$69.00 USD
Out of stock
Conical wastepaper basket, Ivory, L, WASTEPAPER BASKET
BUNBUKU
Conical Wastebasket - Ivory - L Sale price$69.00 USD
Citronella incense
HIBI
Incense - Citronella Sale price$10.00 USD Regular price$12.00 USD
Out of stock
SWING BIN wastepaper basket, white with white lid, size M, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Wastebasket "SWING BIN" White white lid - M Sale price$69.00 USD
Out of stock
SWING BIN wastepaper basket, black with walnut lid, size M, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Wastebasket - "SWING BIN" - Black walnut lid - M Sale price$69.00 USD
Mount Fuji Mug, S, Tableware
SABATO
Mount Fuji mug - S Sale price$29.00 USD
10 Minute Aroma 003 Geranium, large box
HIBI
10 Minute Aroma 003 Geranium - Large Box Sale price$29.00 USD Regular price$37.00 USD
Out of stock
SWING BIN wastepaper basket, green with walnut lid, size M, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Wastebasket "SWING BIN" - Green walnut lid - M Sale price$69.00 USD
Out of stock
’SWING BIN’ wastepaper basket, black with black lid, M, WASTEPAPER BASKET
MOHEIM
Wastebasket "SWING BIN" - Black black lid - M Sale price$69.00 USD
Sabato Cup, Wind, Tableware
SABATO
Sabato Cup - Wind Sale price$35.00 USD
Sabato Cup, Forest, Tableware
SABATO
Sabato Cup - Forest Sale price$35.00 USD
TWR 4 trolley in black
TOYO STEEL
Cart - TWR4 - Black Sale price$457.00 USD
TWR 4 tool cart in blue
TOYO STEEL
Cart - TWR4 - Blue Sale price$395.00 USD
Out of stock
Bag holder for SWING BIN, size S, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Bag holder for SWING BIN wastebasket - Size S Sale price$6.00 USD
Out of stock
Walnut lid for ’SWING BIN’, size S, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Walnut lid for "SWING BIN" wastebasket - S Sale price$18.00 USD
Out of stock
Walnut lid for ’SWING BIN’, size M, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Walnut lid for "SWING BIN" wastebasket - M Sale price$18.00 USD
Out of stock
’SWING BIN’ wastepaper basket, green with maple lid, size S
MOHEIM
Wastebasket "SWING BIN" - Green maple lid - S Sale price$58.00 USD
Out of stock
’SWING BIN’ wastepaper basket, black with walnut lid, size S
MOHEIM
Wastebasket "SWING BIN" - Black walnut lid - S Sale price$58.00 USD
Out of stock
SWING BIN wastepaper basket, black with maple lid, size M, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Wastebasket "SWING BIN" - Black maple lid - M Sale price$69.00 USD
Kaico Coffee Pot, White, Tableware
KAICO
Kaico Coffee Maker - White Sale price$229.00 USD
Tsuchi Ita brass candle holder, square hammered plate, CANDLES
DAIYO
Tsuchi Ita hammered square brass candle holder Sale price$58.00 USD
TWR 4 trolley in green
TOYO STEEL
Cart - TWR4 - Green Sale price$395.00 USD
TWR 4 tool cart in red
TOYO STEEL
Cart - TWR4 - Red Sale price$395.00 USD
Out of stock
Maple lid for ’SWING BIN’, size S, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Maple lid for "SWING BIN" wastebasket - S Sale price$18.00 USD
Out of stock
’SWING BIN’ wastepaper basket, green with walnut lid, size S
MOHEIM
Wastebasket "SWING BIN" - Green walnut lid - S Sale price$58.00 USD
Out of stock
’SWING BIN’ wastepaper basket, black with maple lid, size S
MOHEIM
Wastebasket "SWING BIN" - Black maple lid - S Sale price$58.00 USD
Out of stock
SWING BIN wastepaper basket, black with black lid, size S, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Wastebasket "SWING BIN" - Black black lid - S Sale price$58.00 USD
Out of stock
SWING BIN wastepaper basket, green with maple lid, size M, wastepaper basket
MOHEIM
Wastebasket "SWING BIN" - Green maple lid - M Sale price$92.00 USD

The Good Design Award, a mark of design quality

The Good Design Award is one of the oldest and most prestigious design distinctions in Japan. It rewards objects that achieve a balance between aesthetics, use, and quality. Finding these pieces means choosing a recognized design made to last. See the decoration and the accessories.

Form, function, and durability

The awarded objects gathered here share the same requirement: beautiful design serving function. Storage, tableware, office items, or decoration, each has been designed to work well and age well. Also see the office items and the kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Good Design Award?

The Good Design Award is a Japanese design distinction, one of the oldest and most recognized in the world. It rewards each year objects that successfully combine aesthetics, function, and quality. An awarded product is a guarantee of thoughtful design and careful use.

Why choose an object awarded the Good Design Award?

Because the distinction guarantees an object thought through to the end, where beauty serves function. These pieces are recognized for their design, function, and manufacturing quality. It’s a good guide to choose an object that is both beautiful, practical, and durable.

What types of award-winning objects can be found here?

The selection covers several categories: storage, tableware, office items, decoration, or candles. The common factor is the recognition by the Good Design Award, which distinguishes well-designed and well-thought-out objects. It’s a good entry point to discover beautiful design pieces.

Are these design objects expensive?

Not necessarily. The Good Design Award rewards the quality of design and use, not the price. The selection covers various budgets, from small affordable items to more invested pieces. Each listing indicates the price, so you can choose a beautiful design object according to your wishes.

Does an award-winning design object make a good gift?

Yes, an object recognized for its design is a safe and rewarding gift, both beautiful and useful. The Good Design Award distinction reassures about the quality. Choose according to the person's tastes, an office, table, or decorative item with a refined design.