Bouroullec's Stampa chair designed to age like a pair of leather boots
French duo Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec have formed aluminium mesh into a chair that is intended to look worn over time. More
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USM's Rethink the Modular exhibition aims to "give a new perspective on modularity"
Milan 2015: in this movie, USM CEO Alexander Schärer introduces the student installations at a Milan exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the Swiss brand's Haller modular furniture system. More
Interactive slideshow: explore all the products showcased at Moooi's Milan exhibition
Extra Moooi: explore Moooi's new collection as well as its signature products in this interactive slideshow, which features all 21 sets of furniture and lighting the Dutch design brand showcased in Milan last month. More
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Martyna Barbara Golik translates tastes into textiles
Milan 2015: Polish designer Martyna Barbara Golik has created a collection of textiles based on the different categories of flavour the mouth can taste (+ movie). More
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AERO designs wooden bicycle frame to explore techniques for architecture
Milan 2015: bike manufacturer AERO created this prototype bicycle frame from layers of birch to test wooden structural techniques that can be applied to architectural projects (+ slideshow). More
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Foster + Partners designs simple disc-shaped pendant lamp for Lumina
Milan 2015: British architecture firm Foster + Partners has created a minimal pendant lamp from two metal discs for Italian lighting manufacturer Lumina. More
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Design Pioneers exhibition showcases Austrian products in Milan
Dezeen promotion: an exhibition of Austrian design was presented beneath a translucent vaulted ceiling at Milan's La Pelota during this year's Salone del Mobile furniture fair (+ movie). More
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Droog presents 210 hardware items at micro exhibition
Milan 2015: Dutch design studio Droog has launched a collection of small hardware items to focus on the functional elements of furniture design that are often overlooked. More
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Pierre Huyghe incorporates primordial elements into Met rooftop installation in New York
New York 2015: patches of dirt and an aquarium with ancient species are part of a new installation by French artist Pierre Huyghe for the roof garden at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art (+ slideshow). More
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OS & OOS moulds synthetic stone to create Arc seating collection
Milan 2015: Dutch design duo Oskar Peet and Sophie Mensen have created a bench and two stools from synthetic stone that becomes malleable when heated (+ slideshow). More
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Konstantin Grcic's Sam Son chair for Magis has a backrest like a pool noodle
Milan 2015: a tube-shaped backrest wraps around this seat by German designer Konstantin Grcic that has "a hint of a cartoon character". More
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Sancal's 2015 collection includes furniture that pieces together like a puzzle
Dezeen promotion: Spanish design company Sancal has released its latest furniture range, which features tessellating chairs and tables designed by Valencian studio Yonoh (+ slideshow). More
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Venetian fog influences Marco Zito's Caiigo lamp for Foscarini
Milan 2015: Italian designer Marco Zito has created a blown-glass pendant lamp for lighting brand Foscarini designed to mimic the morning mist that rises up from the Venetian Lagoon. More
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Weiwei Wang's portable kit provides utensils for making fresh tofu
Milan 2015: specially adapted cooking implements, hand-woven baskets and ceramic bowls slot into this wooden and metal box, created by Chinese designer Weiwei Wang to work as a portable tofu-making kit (+ slideshow). More
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Maarten Baas and Bertjan Pot team up for funfair-influenced lighting collection
Milan 2015: Dutch designers Maarten Baas and Bertjan Pot have combined their distinct styles to create a range of lamps and light-up mirrors for handmade products manufacturer DHPH. More
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Jaime Hayón uses marble and ceramics to create "fantastical urban landscape" for MINI
Dezeen and MINI Frontiers: in this movie filmed in Milan, Spanish designer Jaime Hayón explains why he used traditional craft materials in his installation showcasing MINI's new electric scooter concept. More
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Pikaplant creates self-watering systems for automatic plant maintenance
Milan 2015: Amsterdam design company Pikaplant has developed a collection of self-watering products aimed at making plant-keeping easier. More
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Zero Energy Furniture stores heat to regulate room temperature
Milan 2015: this table by designers Raphaël Ménard and Jean-Sébastien Lagrange absorbs and releases thermal energy depending on the temperature of the room. More
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Lollipop-making kit by Tessa Geuze is designed to create homemade seasonal treats
Milan 2015: Dutch design student Tessa Geuze has created a miniature confectionary kit for users to produce handmade lollipops with seasonal ingredients (+ slideshow) More
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Designers smell opportunities as they explore the "vivid" world of scent
Milan 2015: there was something in the air in Milan this year. Furniture brands were launching fragrances while numerous independent designers were experimenting with scents (+ slideshow). More
