Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann produced some of art deco's most extravagant designs. For our Art Deco Centenary series, we profile the French designer who wanted to make the best furniture in the world, at any cost. More about Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann created the crème de la crème of art deco design
A rainwater collecting tower and a garment that adapts to climate extremes are among the futuristic prototypes developed by Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer for a Milan design week exhibition marking the firm's 10th birthday. More about Layer anniversary exhibition uses traditional craft to present "provocative vision for the future"
Flooring brand Forbo explains how its linoleum surfacing material uses natural, raw materials to create a versatile finish in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the brand. More about Forbo's Furniture Linoleum surfacing material "crafted by nature"
Dezeen Showroom: a pendant lamp made from a combination of wool and bioplastic is among ten new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Big Glow lighting by Rakumba among ten new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: acoustic solutions brand Autex Acoustics has published a selection of its sound-dampening products and fittings on Dezeen Showroom. More about Dezeen Showroom lists visually and aurally sound products by Autex Acoustics
Furniture designer Ben Willett has shown wooden furniture designed for his own house, which was lost in the catastrophic January wildfires, at a group show in LA. More about Willett exhibits furniture originally designed for family home lost to wildfires
Dezeen Showroom: Australian designer Alexander Lotersztain has collaborated with major airports around the world on a modular public seating design, which is available from furniture brand Derlot. More about Gateway seating by Alexander Lotersztain for Derlot
Dezeen Showroom: Danish homeware brand Vipp has released a modular kitchen with sleek fronts covered with ridged metal panels. More about V3 modular kitchen by Vipp
A lamp with a bronze, cashew nut switch and furniture covered in eggshell mosaic feature in this collection by Brazilian studio Palma. More about Palma presents furniture with a "playful twist" at Collectible
A cantilevered frame chair is next up in our Art Deco Centenary series. Developed by German-American designer Kem Weber, the self-assembly Airline chair laid the foundations for the flat-pack era. More about Kem Weber's Airline chair combined art deco style with flat-pack assembly
Dezeen Showroom: woollen rugs resembling the side profiles of human faces are among 11 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Talk Talk rugs by Nanimarquina among 11 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: Catalan designer Eugeni Quitllet worked with Spanish brand Vondom on an outdoor dining chair that aims to encapsulate the architecture and atmosphere of New York City. More about Madison chair by Eugeni Quitllet for Vondom
Dezeen Showroom: French designer Pierre Paulin's iconic Pumpkin chair designed in the 1970s has been rereleased by furniture company Ligne Roset. More about Pumpkin chair by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset
Design fair Collectible has returned to Brussels to spotlight emerging designers from across the continent, creating unique and limited-edition pieces. These are the key trends to know from this year's event. More about "Sexy furniture" and five other trends from Collectible design fair in Brussels
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish outdoor brand Gandia Blasco and design studio Odosdesign have evolved their quintessentially Mediterranean Ensombra sunshade with add-on seating and side tables. More about Ensombra sunshade by Odosdesign for Gandia Blasco
Art deco is starting to challenge mid-century modern's dominance in the second-hand furniture market, says Vinterior founder Sandrine Zhang Ferron in this interview as part of our Art Deco Centenary series. More about Hunt for "personality" causing art deco sales to triple says Vinterior founder
Promotion: furniture brand Stellar Works has unveiled a website highlighting its bespoke projects, including its custom-made furniture designed for Nuri Steakhouse in Dallas, Texas. More about Stellar Works launches website spotlighting its bespoke furniture
South Korean designer Junho Kang has created Cling, a stool made from stainless steel sheets and designed to resemble a climber's grip. More about Rock climbing informs stool with integrated carabiner by Junho Kang
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish design brand Nanimarquina has published an array of its rugs on Dezeen Showroom, from those informed by strings of beads to others that mimic human faces in profile. More about Nanimarquina rolls out five of its rugs on Dezeen Showroom
Iranian-French architect India Mahdavi has created an armchair clad with not one but 10 yellow plug sockets by designer Omer Arbel, unveiled today at Paris's Matter and Shape design fair. More about India Mahdavi's Smiley armchair turns plug sockets into decoration