Dezeen Showroom: the harmony between crisp machining and smooth hand-finishing is celebrated in the Rakino dining chair, created by designer Tim Rundle for British brand Morgan. More about Rakino dining chair by Tim Rundle for Morgan
Belgian design firm Studio Part has developed a demountable metal mould that encourages young willow trees to grow into a self-supporting bench. More about Reusable formwork by Studio Part moulds trees into living bench
Dezeen Showroom: modular seating informed by highways in Germany and rugs made from plastic depicting polluted rivers are among products on Dezeen Showroom that are informed by landscapes. More about Eight scenic products informed by Earth's diverse landscapes
Swedish furniture brand IKEA has created a peer-to-peer resale platform called IKEA Preowned as part of its aim to become a circular business by 2030. More about IKEA launches online marketplace for second-hand furniture
Glue made from rice, crayons that draw on any surface and a stool that turns into an easel are among the unconventional craft equipment developed by Tokyo children's brand Woset for the next generation of artists and designers. More about Woset creates pared-back art supplies to kickstart children's imagination
New York gallery R & Company has curated collectible design work by 55 contemporary artists and designers based throughout the United States. More about R & Company highlights seven "archetypes" of American collectible design
Tutors and researchers from Northumbria University have filled a derelict manor house, nestled in a curve of the River Coquet in Northumberland, with objects informed by the site's rich history and materiality. More about Material & Memory exhibition responds to "raw materiality" of Brinkburn Priory and Manor
Dezeen Showroom: vintage furniture manufacturer Dagmar has rereleased Arnold Madsen's Clam chair – a Danish classic of once unknown provenance. More about Clam chair by Arnold Madsen and Dagmar
Dezeen Showroom: designer Todd Yetman drew on British menswear to create Allseating's Watson seating collection, which is suitable for both residential and commercial settings. More about Watson seating by Todd Yetman for Allseating
Dezeen Showroom: Polish brand Oakywood has created a standing desk designed to withstand the test of time that has a solid wood top and durable steel frame. More about Standing Desk Pro by Oakywood
Designers in Norway, Sweden and Denmark are changing perceptions of Scandinavian design by creating pieces that are organic, colourful and playful, rather than minimalist and neutral. Cajsa Carlson reports. More about New Scandinavian design "breaks with the beige tradition"
The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features Pew, a collection of oak stools by London-based EJM Studio. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now. More about Dezeen Debate features "great use of homegrown resources"
Designer Kacper Motyka has developed Chairie, an adaptable piece of furniture that was informed by the work of designer Verner Panton and features a three-cylinder design that aims to enhance sexual experiences. More about Kacper Motyka designs cylindrical sex-centred furniture for "elevating intimate experiences"
Dezeen Showroom: a chair made from fibreglass characterised by its graphic silhouette is among eight new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Samba dining chair by Aguirre among eight new products on Dezeen Showroom
French designers Marie Cornil and Alexandre Willaume have filled an apartment in Le Corbusier's iconic Cité Radieuse housing block in Marseille with custom furniture, including a leather-and-metal armchair informed by the architect's work. More about Marie & Alexandre takes over Appartement N°50 at Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse
American furniture manufacturer Steelcase and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation have released two collections of furniture based on pieces from the American architect's late residential projects. More about Steelcase releases two Frank Lloyd Wright-informed furniture collections
Dezeen Showroom: steel and aluminium are among the metals used in the design of these eight furnishings and products that are listed on Dezeen Showroom. More about Eight items made from metal that combine utility and refinement
London-based EJM Studio has designed a collection of oak stools made from repurposed timber, modernising traditional British church pews with a contemporary sculptural approach. More about EJM Studio's Pew stool reimagines traditional church pews with "tricky angles and curves"
To mark the end of Dezeen's North America Design 2024 series, Universal Design Studio has selected 10 stand-out designers – each from a different city across the continent. More about Ten of the best independent designers across North America
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand SoldiDesign looked to chess pieces when designing its Royal Twin coat stand, a functional yet sculptural item made from recycled plexiglass. More about Royal Twin coat stand by SoldiDesign