Dezeen Showroom: mismatched legs in wood and marble characterise the Sengu table, created by Patricia Urquiola for furniture brand Cassina in a nod to the mix of materials traditionally found in Japanese shrines. More about Sengu table by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
Dezeen Showroom: recent graduate Johan Ansander has designed Maximus, a lounge chair for Blå Station with the soft, bulbous forms of a cushioned seat but made entirely from wood. More about Maximus easy chair by Johan Ansander for Blå Station
Dezeen teamed up with Andreu World for a live talk with British industrial designer Benjamin Hubert, who features in a new book by the Spanish furniture brand about how designers work.
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Dezeen Showroom: Patricia Urquiola has created a dining chair called Dudet for Italian furniture brand Cassina that is recyclable and takes cues from 1970s design. More about Dudet armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Cassina has updated and reissued the Edison table designed by Italian industrial designer and architect Vico Magistretti in 1985. More about Edison table by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
Architect Jane Hall's Woman Made book celebrates the work of over 200 women designers from the past century. The author picks 10 items designed by lesser-known women from the book. More about Ten lesser-known designs by women from the past century
Dezeen Showroom: US brand Blu Dot has paired a playful silhouette with mismatched upholstery in its Method lounge chair. More about Method lounge chair by Blu Dot
Dezeen promotion: British furniture maker Ercol has launched a sister brand called L.Ercolani in honour of its founder, Italian designer Lucian Ercolani, who believed in making well-crafted pieces to be "cherished for generations". More about Ercol launches sister furniture brand L.Ercolani to celebrate centenary
Dezeen Showroom: French industrial designer Philippe Starck has designed a bed for furniture brand Cassina that can be fitted with light fixtures and a bedside table. More about Volage EX-S Night bed by Philippe Starck for Cassina
De Vorm's acoustic felt lamp made from recycled plastic bottles is among 16 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom this week. More about Fost PET Felt acoustic lamp by De Vorm among new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: Cassina has produced a reissue of French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand's modular Nuage à Plots bookcase with curved aluminium elements. More about Nuage à Plots shelving system by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina
Producing furniture can have a positive impact on people and planet, according to Marie Cudennec Carlisle of Goldfinger, a design brand whose business model includes recycled materials, a training academy and a community kitchen. More about "It's about creating beautiful objects that don't look recycled" says Goldfinger founder
Dezeen Showroom: a writing desk by French architect and designer Charlotte Perriand, in collaboration with Pernette Perriand-Barsac, has been reissued by Cassina. More about Petit bureau en forme Libre writing desk by Charlotte Perriand for Cassina Pro
Dezeen Showroom: the Acre lounge chair by US brand Blu Dot combines a minimalist silhouette with enough back support to remain comfortable for hours at a time. More about Acre lounge chair by Blu Dot
Design brand Muji has collaborated with students at ÉCAL to create a collection of space-saving furniture, which was presented in an exhibition at Milan design week. More about Muji and ÉCAL students design compact furniture built to tidy up daily life
Dezeen promotion: Italian furniture brand Porada has released a video called Porada Essential to showcase the blend of contemporary and traditional artisan techniques that go into its furniture design. More about Furniture brand Porada launches Porada Essential video to spotlight its artisan techniques
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Cassina and designer Jeffrey Bernett has unveiled a high-back swivel chair called Exord that is designed for use at home and the office. More about Exord chair by Jeffrey Bernett for Cassina Pro
Dezeen Showroom: designer Victor Vasilev has designed the Minimum bathroom collection for Falper, intended to bring elegant, monolithic forms into the bathroom. More about Minimum bathroom collection by Victor Vasilev for Falper
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Cassina has reissued the Carlotta armchair, designed by husband-wife duo Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1967, for its outdoor collection. More about Carlotta armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Dezeen Showroom: Italian furniture brand Cassina has updated Soriana, curvaceous seating originally created in 1969 by postmodern Italian architects and designers Afra and Tobia Scarpa. More about Soriana seating by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina