Launches of foam-free sofas are coming in hot and fast, as furniture makers wake up to the toxic impacts of polyurethane padding. Below are seven recent examples, packed instead with beans, latex and nothing but air. More about Seven foamless sofas filled with unexpected materials
Protesters have used the distinct pink furniture of a Los Angeles park as barricades during demonstrations in the city, sparking commentary from the bench's designer Rios. More about Pink park furniture used as barricades in LA protests shows design's "fundamental value" says designer
In the run-up to next week's 3 Days of Design festival, we have selected 10 installations, exhibitions and other standout projects on show across Copenhagen between 18 to 20 June. More about Ten things you won't want to miss at 3 Days of Design 2025
Local magazine Sixtysix has collaborated with trade fair NeoCon to curate an exhibition of experimental design during Chicago Design Week, addressing what the curators perceive as a lack of experimental showcases in the city. More about Paved States brings "spirit of experimental design" to NeoCon
Dezeen Showroom: Japanese designer Keiji Takeuchi aimed to bring both beauty and practicality to contract seating with this modular sofa for furniture brand NaughtOne. More about Mimo modular seating by Keiji Takeuchi for NaughtOne
Designer Paul Crofts and furniture brand Isomi have applied 3D-knitting to sofa design with Knit One, a foam-free modular couch debuting at NeoCon 2025 this week. More about Isomi creates 3D-knitted sofa with air as the only cushioning material
Dezeen Showroom: created by Spanish brand Kettal, the Kall booth provides a private place for work or calls that differs from conventional office pods in its slimline appearance. More about Kall booth by Kettal
Dezeen Showroom: Australian designer Jason Ju and Design By Them have created a modular seating system made up of rounded marshmallow-like modules, which is launching during 3 Days of Design. More about Sundae modular lounge by Jason Ju for Design By Them
Dezeen Showroom: a series of versatile tables comprised of rounded aluminium forms is among eight new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Twill tables by DesignByThem among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom
London design studio Study O Portable has created Rubber Rocks, a collection of furniture for Gallery Fumi that is made from rubber but resembles "weathered architectural elements". More about Study O Portable reinterprets ancient ruins as bouncy rubber furniture
Dezeen Showroom: looking back at the 2025 iteration of Clerkenwell Design Week in London, we've compiled six product and furniture designs by British makers and manufacturers published on Dezeen Showroom. More about Six British-designed furnishings that continue the nation's design heritage
Dezeen Showroom: London-based kitchen design brand Hølte has released a range of minimalist cabinet fronts and handles that are compatible with units from popular suppliers. More about ONE cabinet fronts by Hølte
Dezeen Showroom: new patterns that mimic the appearance of marble and stone have been added to tile manufacturer Marazzi's collection of natural-looking surfaces. More about The Top tiles by Marazzi
Dezeen Showroom: designer Gibson Karlo has created a collection of soft-edged aluminium tables for Australian brand Design By Them, set to launch during 3 Days of Design 2025. More about Twill tables by Gibson Karlo for Design By Them
German luggage manufacturer Rimowa and Swiss design company Vitra have collaborated on a toolbox and mobile storage stool informed by the companies' "mutual use of aluminium". More about Rimowa and Vitra collaborate on aluminium stool and toolbox
Students at the Design Academy Eindhoven showcase designs using Forbo's Furniture Linoleum surfacing material, as seen in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the brand. More about Design Academy Eindhoven students create experimental designs using Forbo's Furniture Linoleum
Dezeen Showroom: office furniture brand Kabin aims to foster open and comfortable one-on-one conversations with Kabin 2, its two-person booth. More about Kabin 2 pod by Kabin
Dezeen Showroom: Japanese office furniture brand Okamura has created an inviting chair with a curvilinear form designed specifically to seat guests in office environments. More about Emino chair by Okamura
Faculty at the Yale School of Architecture have created a ceremonial graduation mace to showcase the school's fabrication capabilities through a model of its famous brutalist Paul Rudolph building. More about Yale School of Architecture tops ceremonial mace with mini brutalist building
Dezeen Showroom: contract furniture brand NaughtOne worked with Copenhagen-based British designer Daniel Schofield on a fully upholstered lounge chair that references 1960s space-age design. More about Fin lounge chair by Daniel Schofield for NaughtOne