Polish designer Tomek Rygalik has launched Loope – a recycled plastic furniture brand that allows customers to return used products when they are no longer needed, so they can be turned into a different piece of furniture free of charge. More about Unwanted furniture turned into new items at no extra cost with Loope take-back scheme
New York-based designer Kouros Maghsoudi has unveiled a chair with sculptural arms meant to demonstrate the "in-your-face" nature of American design, at an exhibition co-hosted by Dezeen during NYCxDesign. More about Kouros Maghsoudi's Hug Chair is a "pedestal for sexiness"
New York-based designer Henry Julier's collection of Danish paper cord-topped furniture with Swiss furniture company USM was among the stand-out exhibitions at the inaugural Shelter fair during NYCxDesign. More about Henry Julier creates woven tops for USM collection at Shelter fair
Dezeen Showroom: design studio SmithMatthias has created a foam-free modular sofa for British brand Morgan that provides a sustainable sofa option for the contract market. More about Bruton modular sofa by SmithMatthias for Morgan
Dezeen Showroom: colourful tabletop shelves made from cellulose- and oyster shell-based biomaterials are among 10 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Shelf Life shelf by Interesting Times Gang among 10 new products on Dezeen Showroom
With New York's annual NYCxDesign showcase in full swing, here are a few trending materials and methods for furniture and objects to look out for. More about NYCxDesign 2025 material trends to look out for
Dezeen Showroom: a tabletop shelf made from biomaterials that's designed to act as "a personal altar for life's essentials" has been released by Swedish design studio Interesting Times Gang. More about Shelf Life shelf by Interesting Times Gang
Furniture designer Brogan Cox has teamed up with artist Nat Maks to create sycamore wood tables with marbled finishes, which were unveiled during London Craft Week. More about Brogan Cox and Nat Maks apply ink marbling to Tides tables
Swedish furniture company IKEA has launched an investigation into the design of a drinks table following industrial designer Jessica Signell's allegation that it copied her design. More about IKEA launches "thorough investigation" following accusation of copying table design
Art and design collective MSCHF has integrated auto parts from Mercedes-AMG vehicles into a furniture collection, including a couch with headlight armrests and a step-on trash can with car pedals during NYCxDesign. More about MSCHF creates furniture collection from "pile of car parts"
Design gallery Casa Valle has collaborated with furniture producer BD Barcelona on a limited edition version of Antoni Gaudí’s Battló Chair that is on show as part of NYCxDesign 2025. More about Casa Valle cloaks Gaudí's Battló Chair in dark ebony stain
Japanese design studio We+ has developed a collection of furniture clad in colourful tiles made by combining powdered microalgae with natural resin. More about Multicoloured furniture by We+ shows "expressive potential" of microalgae pigments
Dezeen Showroom: these multicoloured coffee and side tables by Italian designer Matteo Zorzenoni for design brand Miniforms are made entirely from Murano glass. More about Striche tables by Matteo Zorzenoni for Miniforms
Dezeen Showroom: Romanian furniture brand Mozea aimed to push the boundaries of what is possible with solid wood by creating this accent chair characterised by dynamic, curved forms. More about Locus armchair by Mozea
Dezeen Showroom: a petite, metallic table lamp comprising a hemispherical base and domed glass shade is among 12 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Air table light by Humble Lights among 12 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Vondom and Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet have added a capacious sofa to their Africa outdoor seating collection. More about Africa sofa by Eugeni Quitllet for Vondom
Dezeen Showroom: Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet has added an upholstered armchair to his Africa collection for outdoor furniture brand Vondom, evolving the classic monobloc design into soft seating. More about Africa upholstered armchair by Eugeni Quitllet for Vondom
Dezeen Showroom: cabinetry brand Fronteriors worked with American interior design studio Prime Projects on a range of cabinet fronts with arc-shaped details designed to be combined with IKEA storage. More about Curved cabinetry collection by Prime Projects for Fronteriors
Dezeen Showroom: Canadian design studio Yabu Pushelberg looked to the streets of Brazil and the architecture of Oscar Niemeyer to design this lounge chair for Toronto-based brand Man of Parts. More about Rua Ipanema lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg for Man of Parts
Dezeen Showroom: Italian materials and craftsmanship are celebrated in the Ria coffee table, an elegant stone and wood piece by US brand Maiden Home. More about Ria coffee table by Maiden Home