Following our video interview with designer Yuya Ushida, this film demonstrates the earlier bamboo version of his Sofa_XXXX expanding seating system, which is made from thousands of components. Ushida developed the concept while studying at Design Academy Eindhoven. More about XXXX_Sofa by Yuya Ushida for Ahrend
In this movie filmed at Ventura Lambrate in Milan last month Japanese designer Yuya Ushida talks to Dezeen about the mechanical engineering behind his XXXX furniture range for Dutch brand Ahrend. More about XXXX by Yuya Ushida
Japanese designer Jo Nagasaka of Schemata Architecture Office presented this series of wooden tables with fluorescent resin encasing their gouged-out tops at Spazio Rossana Orlandi in Milan last month. More about Shrine Flat-table by Schemata Architecture Office
Munich designer Matthias Demacker presented this chair with interchangeable upholstery pads for Italian brand Area DeClic in Milan last month. More about Mixx by Matthias Demacker for Area DeClic
Stockholm designer Fredrik Paulsen presented this table with adjustable, folded-metal legs at Venture Lambrate in Milan. More about New Standard Table by Fredrik Paulsen
MAP Studios of Madrid have designed this table with an integrated mirror, vase and candle sticks. More about Plug-In by MAP Studio
Milan 2011: London designer Benjamin Hubert launched this chair with a pressed-felt shell at Ventura Lambrate in Milan last month. More about Pod by Benjamin Hubert for De Vorm
Milan 2011: Designers Peter Bottazzi and Denish Bonapace presented this exhibition of recycled furniture used as planters, in Milan earlier this month. More about Da Morto A Orto by Peter Bottazzi and Denise Bonapace
Milan 2011: Bozen based designer Simone Simonelli has designed this folding chair from timber rods. More about Mossa Chair by Simone Simonelli for Promosedia
Milan 2011: designer Tord Boontje presented a collection of plywood furniture held together with thread for Italian brand Moroso at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan earlier this month. More about Stitched by Tord Boontje for Moroso
Artists Studio Job of Belgium have launched this rotational-moulded chair for Dutch design brand Moooi. More about Gothic Chair by Studio Job for Moooi
Milan 2011: this chair by designer Giulio Manzoni that converts into a single bed was presented at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan earlier this month for Italian brand Campeggi. More about Virgola by Giulio Manzoni for Campeggi
Milan 2011: Studio Vit of Sweden presented eleven maple storage boxes of varying sizes in Milan earlier this month. More about 11 Boxes by Studio Vit
Milan 2011: Tobias Juretzek presented this chair made of crushed recycled clothes for Casamania at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan earlier this month. More about Rememberme by Tobias Juretzek for Casamania
Milan 2011: French designer Matali Crasset launched this convertible sofa for Campeggi at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan earlier this month. More about Dynamic Life by Matali Crasset for Campeggi
Lisbon based Sunya Studio have designed this piece of children's furniture featuring fold out coloured compartments. More about Ma.Mo. by Sunya Studio
Milan 2011: London designers Toogood presented their second collection of furniture as part of Studio Toogood's Natura Morta exhibition in Milan last week (see our earlier story). More about Assemblage 2 by Toogood at Natura Morta
Milan 2011: Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola presented this series of beech furniture for Italian brand Moroso at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan last week. More about Klara by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso
Milan 2011: French designer Pierre Favresse presented this collection of furniture with looping sections and bent ply at the Nouvelle Vague exhibition of new French design in Milan last week. More about Perch Collection by Pierre Favresse at Nouvelle Vague
Milan 2011: London design studio Raw Edges presented this dressing table and a desk with hinged drawers for Dutch brand Arco at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan last week. More about Pivot by Raw Edges for Arco