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Erosion tiles by Apavisa
Dezeen Showroom: designed by Spanish brand Apavisa, these tiles are decorated by metallic gold accents that simulate the natural patina created by oxidisation on cast iron. More about Erosion tiles by Apavisa
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Art Deco Centenary
Dezeen's A to Z of art deco
Today marks 100 years since the opening of the Paris exposition that introduced art deco to the world. Drawing on our recent Art Deco Centenary series, this handy A to Z guide provides an overview of the lost-but-loved style. More about Dezeen's A to Z of art deco
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Rua Ipanema lounge chair by Yabu Pushelberg for Man of Parts
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
Lighting
Michael Anastassiades designs triangular Cygnet light to evoke sun-lit kites
Designer Michael Anastassiades unveiled his Cygnet light, made from Japanese washi paper and informed by childhood memories of kite flying, at this year's Milan design week. More about Michael Anastassiades designs triangular Cygnet light to evoke sun-lit kites
Vases
Moser's Magnus vases "channel the essence of brutalism"
Czech glassworks Moser has developed a series of hand-blown crystal vases featuring crisp lines and an atmospheric colour palette that evokes the design of brutalist buildings from the mid-20th century. More about Moser's Magnus vases "channel the essence of brutalism"
Events
Get featured in Dezeen's digital guide to 3 Days of Design 2025
If you're participating in the 2025 edition of 3 Days of Design, you can have your event listed in Dezeen Events Guide's digital guide to the festival. More about Get featured in Dezeen's digital guide to 3 Days of Design 2025
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Ria coffee table by Maiden Home
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
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Kinno outdoor light by Patrick Norguet for Lodes
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Lodes worked with designer Patrick Norguet on a slender light that mimics the appearance of long-stemmed mushrooms. More about Kinno outdoor light by Patrick Norguet for Lodes
Opinion
"We are collectively suffering through a crisis of imagination"
An inability to imagine the world differently is preventing us from understanding what a terrible situation humanity is in, writes Rachel Donald. More about "We are collectively suffering through a crisis of imagination"
Furniture
Embroidered wooden furniture decorates Nullus Locus installation
Architect Massimiliano Locatelli and former Prada design director Fabio Zambernardi have developed a method for "embroidering the impossible" – using hacked sewing machines to embellish wooden furniture and surfaces with metal threads. More about Embroidered wooden furniture decorates Nullus Locus installation
Dezeen In Depth
Dezeen In Depth examines how tariffs could impact the design industry
This month's Dezeen In Depth newsletter examines the impact that tariffs could have on the design industry and features an interview with Philippe Starck. Subscribe to Dezeen In Depth today! More about Dezeen In Depth examines how tariffs could impact the design industry
Installations
Ai Weiwei designs large-scale camouflage installation for New York
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has designed a large-scale installation with camouflage netting for the launch of the Art X Freedom public art program on Roosevelt Island in New York City. More about Ai Weiwei designs large-scale camouflage installation for New York
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Myami seating collection by MUCNYC for Narbutas
Dezeen Showroom: taking subtle cues from art deco architecture, this seating collection by design studio MUCNYC for workplace furniture brand Narbutas features soft, rounded shapes. More about Myami seating collection by MUCNYC for Narbutas
Formafantasma
Modernism has been "misread and simplified" says Formafantasma
Among the more experiential offerings at this year's Milan design week was a three-act play from design studio Formafantasma, presenting a critical perspective on modernism and its legacy. More about Modernism has been "misread and simplified" says Formafantasma
Furniture
Portals Collection furniture takes cues from Irish portal tombs
New York-based Studio Bucky has designed a furniture collection informed by Ireland's ancient megalithic tombs from reclaimed maple wood. More about Portals Collection furniture takes cues from Irish portal tombs
Installations
18 Drops of Sweat is an inflatable hammam designed to "explore water consumption and rituals"
French studio Warm Weekend teamed up with designers Mathias Palazzi and Robinson Guillermet to create a demountable steam room that was presented at the Alcova design event during Milan design week. More about 18 Drops of Sweat is an inflatable hammam designed to "explore water consumption and rituals"
Dezeen Agenda
3D-printed railway station in Japan features in today's Dezeen Agenda
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a 3D-printed railway station in Japan. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. More about 3D-printed railway station in Japan features in today's Dezeen Agenda
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Air table light by Humble Lights
Dezeen Showroom: this simple and elegant table lamp was created by Dutch design brand Humble Lights to sit as harmoniously on a home bookshelf as it does on a restaurant table. More about Air table light by Humble Lights
News
Stuart Semple replicates newly discovered colour with "very weird glowy teal" paint
British artist Stuart Semple says that he "pulled an all-nighter" to create his Yolo paint in a colour that imitates one a group of American scientists claim to have just discovered. More about Stuart Semple replicates newly discovered colour with "very weird glowy teal" paint
Opinion
"The days of dressing up superfluous stuff and placing it amid vapid installations surely need to stop"
This year's Milan design week was a noisy assault on the mind that often felt light on substance and heavy on commercial opportunism, writes Max Fraser. More about "The days of dressing up superfluous stuff and placing it amid vapid installations surely need to stop"