A coffee table based on the "restraint and detailing" of a bentwood box associated with Shaker folklife has launched at Maison&Objet, which begins today in Paris. More about Pinch bases Rodan coffee table on Shaker storage box
With Maison&Objet opening in Paris this weekend, design reporter Alice Morby has put together a list of the top five French design brands to go and see at the fair. More about Dezeen's pick of the best French furniture brands exhibiting at Maison&Objet
A bed, desk and wardrobe are all combined into the framework of this piece of furniture, created by designer Pieter Peulen to allow students to maximise space, and on show at this year's IMM Cologne furniture fair. More about Hybrid bed-desk frame by Pieter Peulen helps students make the most of tiny living spaces
London-based designers Fabio Hendry and Martijn Rigters have used burnt human hair to create patterns on aluminium stools, which they are presenting at this year's IMM Cologne furniture fair. More about Burnt hair creates etch-like patterns on stools by Fabio Hendry and Martijn Rigters
South African designer Porky Hefer presents a collection of creature-like woven seating nooks as part of a solo show in New York. More about Porky Hefer exhibits human-sized nests made from woven plant stalks
German designer Werner Aisslinger has used furniture fair IMM Cologne, which began yesterday, to launch a tinted-glass storage system that can be easily adapted to suit different living spaces. More about Werner Aisslinger designs tinted glass shelving that can be customised online
A collection of tables designed by architect Hans Bølling in the 1950s but never produced has launched at IMM Cologne, which began today. More about Mid-century tables by Hans Bølling go into production
Danish brand Menu has extended its collection of minimal furniture, lighting and accessories based on the modernist principles of Scandinavian designers and architects. More about Menu expands furniture collection inspired by Denmark's modernist design legacy
This daybed by Korean designer Hyung Suk Cho blends elements from traditional Korean furniture with the needs of modern houses. More about Hyung Suk Cho bases minimal daybed on traditional Korean design and paintings
Dezeen promotion: during this year's IMM Cologne, Czech furniture brand TON will present a range of furniture by Florence-based Eggs Designs Studio that is based on the forms of trees. More about Eggs Designs Studio unveils steam-bent wood furniture collection for TON
Oh Geon is the latest designer to experiment with unusual materials, using leftover sawdust from a woodworking studio to create this blocky stool. More about Oh Geon creates sculptural chair from resin and sawdust
Studio Job has expanded on its autobiographical Train Crash table with a coffee table version depicting a burning car. More about Studio Job creates table based on a car crash
London designer Andy Martin used coloured resin for this series of tables that create visual effects. More about Andy Martin creates candy-coloured resin tables
Dutch designer Richard Hutten based the leaf-like form of these wooden stools on the shape of the "lucky" four-leaf clover. More about Richard Hutten designs stackable clover-shaped stools
American designer Misha Kahn worked alongside basket weavers in Swaziland, Africa to create this cabinet made from grass, trash and stained glass found on a beach. More about Misha Kahn's Scrappy Cabinet is made from trash and woven grass
Designers are always reinventing the chair, and 2016 was no different. Continuing our review of the year, deputy editor Rima Sabina Aouf shares her favourites, including seats inspired by comics, a granite throne and a chair with its own microclimate. More about Dezeen's top 10 chairs of 2016
Tom Dixon is working with students and companies to develop a product with an "ecosystem" of add-ons for IKEA, the British designer has revealed. More about Tom Dixon reveals details of "top-secret" IKEA collaboration
After appearing in trainers and high-end furniture, 3D-knitting has arrived at IKEA in the form of its PS 2017 armchair. More about 3D-knitted furniture arrives at IKEA
Business news: British furniture brand Established & Sons has been acquired by overseas investors. More about Established & Sons under new ownership following death of co-founder Angad Paul
American brand Bernhardt Design has released a collection of furniture by Charles Pollock that represents the mid-century designer's last work. More about Bernhardt Design releases last work of mid-century designer Charles Pollock