Pods are more popular than ever but offer far more than merely a place to take a call in a busy office, writes Freyja Sewell. More about "Pods have quietly become a standard part of our open-plan interior landscape"
Dezeen Showroom: Italian ceramics brand Atlas Concorde has advertised a selection of its most recently released tiles on Dezeen Showroom. More about Atlas Concorde showcases stone-effect tiles on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a miniaturised version of a glass lamp designed in the 1970s is among 10 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Lari mini lamp by Karakter among 10 new products on Dezeen Showroom
A Frank Lloyd Wright reissue faces off against a chair made from discarded musical instruments as Dezeen invites readers to pick their favourite furniture design of the year as part of our review of 2023. More about Pick your favourite furniture design of 2023!
A Cesca Chair decked out with hundreds of air fresheners and Spoleto Chair adorned with speakers are among American artist Noel Mercado's modification of classic Knoll chairs using salvaged chair parts. More about Noel Mercado uses salvaged car parts to modify Marcel Breuer chairs
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish studio Stone Designs free floating Globb seating system, created for office furniture brand Actiu, is informed by the rounded shape of balloons. More about Globb seating by Stone Designs for Actiu
Dezeen Showroom: Danish design brand Karakter has released a miniature version of a lamp that was originally designed by the late Italian architect and sculptor Angelo Mangiarotti in 1978. More about Lari mini lamp by Karakter
Dezeen Showroom: ITO Design has sought to create a stylish seating option for collaborative spaces in the Ena chair, designed for Japanese brand Okamura. More about Ena chair by ITO Design for Okamura
Dezeen Showroom: described by brand Haldane as "a luxurious statement in alfresco leisure", the Contour outdoor daybed by designer Haldane Martin features layered cushioning and an overhead canopy. More about Contour daybed by Haldane Martin for Haldane
London gallery Themes & Variations has opened an exhibition of furniture, lighting and sculpture by designer Tom Dixon that spans his over 40-year career, which he says is "like having a visual psychotherapy session". More about Tom Dixon retrospective exhibition opens at Themes & Variations in London
Dezeen Showroom: designer Patricia Urquiola has updated her Lowland sofa for Italian brand Moroso, giving it an overall softer composition as well as a new name – Loveland. More about Loveland sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso
Dezeen Showroom: design brand Egloo has created a chimney-like freestanding heater made from terracotta that features a spinning flame powered by bioethanol. More about Tornado heater by Egloo
New Zealand design studio Formway Design has created Denn Chair, a "holistic" workplace chair made from recycled materials, in collaboration with Australian furniture brand Zenith. More about Formway Design creates customisable task chair from recycled plastic and ocean waste
Swedish design studio Addi has created an alternative to conventional waiting-area furniture – a minimalist log-like perch where users can rest for a moment in lieu of taking a proper seat. More about Lumber is a space-saving seat designed for perching
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Pedrali has advertised a selection of its latest releases on Dezeen Showroom, united by their playful shapes and bright colour palettes. More about Pedrali lists seating and tables on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a wooden step stool made from underutilised timber is among eight new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about +52 stool by Studio Plastique among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom
London studio Pearson Lloyd has teamed up with furniture brand Profim to create a workplace seating system that is both reconfigurable and recyclable. More about Pearson Lloyd looks to circular economy with reconfigurable Revo seating
Swedish studio Form Us With Love has worked with Scandinavian brand Savo to create an office chair that can be endlessly reconfigured. More about Form Us With Love designs adaptable Spine office chair for Savo
Dezeen Showroom: Greek designer Yiannis Ghikas and Italian furniture brand Miniforms have released two new versions of the Soda glass coffee table called Oval and Square. More about Soda Oval and Square tables by Yiannis Ghikas for Miniforms
Australian designer Tom Fereday has created a chair made out of recycled aluminium that aims to celebrate the industrial aesthetic of the material. More about Tom Fereday casts Cove Lounge chair out of aluminium waste