Architecture studio Between the Walls invited artists from across Ukraine to create a collection of chairs, which was raffled off to raise funds for a foundation supporting displaced people in the war-torn country. More about Ukrainian artists design one-off chairs for housing charity raffle
British-Ghanaian designer Giles Tettey Nartey has used welded aluminium to craft his Serwaa chair, which reinterprets the traditional wooden Lobi stool native to West Africa as an "industrial product". More about Giles Tettey Nartey reimagines traditional West African chair in aluminium
Dezeen Showroom: rounded, tubular aluminium elements make up the Tuba chair, designed by Samuel Wilkinson for Spanish outdoor brand Diabla. More about Tuba dining chair by Samuel Wilkinson for Diabla
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Ülii Design Studio worked with designer Natthorn Uliss to create a chair made from wood informed by elements found in Thai residential architecture. More about Sala chair by Natthorn Uliss for Ülii Design Studio
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Mara has released a new version of its Icon chair, designed by Marcello Ziliani in flexible polypropylene for enhanced comfort and versatility. More about Icon chair by Marcello Ziliani for Mara
To mark the launch of Sketches of Seating, a book highlighting the process behind contemporary chair design, co-author Daniel Schofield talks through seven of the most inspiring drawings. More about Sketches of Seating author reveals seven drawings of chairs by prolific designers
If there are two things you are certain to find at Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design festival, it's chairs and reissues of historic design icons. Here we've picked five of the most interesting examples combining both. More about Five classic chairs making a comeback at 3 Days of Design
Labels relating to function or aesthetics can get in the way of designing great furniture, Danish designer Cecilie Manz says in an exclusive interview. More about "Why can't a nice chair just be a nice chair?" says Cecilie Manz
The puffed and pinched appearance of Chinese fortune cookies informed the design of this plastic armchair created by Brooklyn studio Jumbo for US manufacturer Heller. More about Jumbo designs fortune cookie-shaped chair for Heller
Dezeen Showroom: designer Andreas Krob and Japanese office furniture brand Okamura have released a task chair that combines the aesthetics of 1950s drafting chairs with modern ergonomic support. More about Specere chair by Andreas Krob for Okamura
British designer John Pawson has created a made to order wooden furniture collection for Danish manufacturer and long-term collaborator Dinesen. More about John Pawson unveils pared-back furniture that is "all about the timber"
Local designer Micah Rosenblatt has debuted a collection of steel furniture covered in light green automotive paint that was informed by the architectural styles found throughout New York City. More about Micah Rosenblatt creates steel furniture based on the cityscape of New York
Dezeen Showroom: solid timber is elegantly smoothed and sculpted in this chair, designed by French architect Charlie Pommier for his eponymous furniture company, Pommier. More about Mosso chair by Pommier
As part of Milan design week, Italian design studio Pininfarina has launched its first collectible furniture object – a chaise longue featuring a craggy, rock-like base and a smooth seat informed by the outline of a sports car. More about Pininfarina creates chaise longue with the "aerodynamic curves" of a sports car
Dezeen Showroom: British studio Pearson Lloyd applied circular design principles when creating Contour, a versatile chair made from recycled and recyclable materials for office furniture company Senator. More about Contour chair by Pearson Lloyd for Senator
Dezeen Showroom: furniture maker Morgan worked with designer Magnus Long on a chair made from wood and cane that intends to showcase British craftsmanship. More about Barricane chair by Magnus Long for Morgan
Dezeen Showroom: designer Samuel Wilkinson has created a contemporary take on traditional timber armchairs with Yõso, manufactured by British brand Allermuir. More about Yõso armchair by Samuel Wilkinson for Allermuir
Dezeen Showroom: designer Simon Pengelly drew on "subtle Scandinavian influence" when creating Uku, a smooth timber lounge chair made for furniture brand Allermuir. More about Uku lounge chair by Simon Pengelly for Allermuir
Promotion: Italian furniture brand Arper has created Catifa Carta, a chair that the company claims can sequester carbon dioxide. More about Arper releases chair that aims to limit environmental impact "by doing what trees do"
At this year's Salone del Mobile at Milan design week, fashion brand Yves Salomon showcased a furniture collection with Chapo Creation, inspired by Pierre Chapo's designs and incorporating shearling offcuts. More about Yves Salomon revives Pierre Chapo lighting and furniture using shearling offcuts