Ripple sofa by Askia Furniture
Dezeen Showroom: Romanian brand Askia Furniture has launched the modular Ripple sofa collection, named after its ruched edges that are designed to emulate draped fabric. More about Ripple sofa by Askia Furniture
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Hans J Wegner's CH24 Wishbone Chair "captured the essence of modern Danish design"
Continuing our mid-century modern series, we spotlight the CH24 Wishbone Chair, which was created by Danish designer Hans J Wegner for furniture manufacturer Carl Hansen & Son in 1949. More about Hans J Wegner's CH24 Wishbone Chair "captured the essence of modern Danish design"
Roots kitchen by Kongacph among nine new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: oaken kitchen cabinets that reference both Scandi design and traditional wooden kitchens are among nine new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Roots kitchen by Kongacph among nine new products on Dezeen Showroom
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Bernadotte & Kylberg unveils own-label furniture in nature-inspired Arken hotel
The design duo of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Oscar Kylberg have designed landscape-like interiors for a hotel in a Swedish nature reserve, featuring their first own-label furniture collection. More about Bernadotte & Kylberg unveils own-label furniture in nature-inspired Arken hotel
Gatsby sun lounger by Ramón Esteve for Vondom
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Vondom has collaborated with architect Ramón Esteve to launch a sun lounger named Gatsby, which was informed by the elegance of the Art Deco movement. More about Gatsby sun lounger by Ramón Esteve for Vondom
Eames Shell chair aims to get "the best to the greatest number of people for the least"
Continuing our series on mid-century modern design, we spotlight the Eames Shell chair, which features a seat that was moulded to the contours of the human body. More about Eames Shell chair aims to get "the best to the greatest number of people for the least"
Eero Saarinen's Tulip table has "a kind of dishonesty to it"
Next in our mid-century modern series, we examine Eero Saarinen's seminal Tulip table, which embodied the Finnish-American designer and architect's hatred of table legs. More about Eero Saarinen's Tulip table has "a kind of dishonesty to it"
Akunok acoustic seating by Maja Ganszyniec for Abstracta
Dezeen Showroom: designer Maja Ganszyniec and Swedish brand Abstracta have created a soft seating range called Akunok, intended to provide acoustic seclusion in open environments. More about Akunok acoustic seating by Maja Ganszyniec for Abstracta
"Mid-century modern is classic, it's never going away" says Cara Greenberg
Mid-century modern furniture design endures because it is the "peak" of American furniture design says author Cara Greenberg, whose book popularised the term, in this interview for our mid-century modern series. More about "Mid-century modern is classic, it's never going away" says Cara Greenberg
Visplay launches modular furniture for "modern workplace planning"
Promotion: commercial furnishing company Visplay is launching its Omnio Office modular furniture system at Orgatec 2024 in Cologne, Germany. More about Visplay launches modular furniture for "modern workplace planning"
Harry Bertoia's Diamond Chair requires "primitive method" of construction
As part of our mid-century modern series, we spotlight the iconic Diamond Chair, which artist Harry Bertoia sculpted for Hans and Florence Knoll by experimenting with metal wire. More about Harry Bertoia's Diamond Chair requires "primitive method" of construction
Roots kitchen by Heima Architects for Kongacph
Dezeen Showroom: Lithuanian kitchen brand Kongacph worked with Heima Architects on a kitchen made from oak that combines heritage-informed design with functionality. More about Roots kitchen by Heima Architects for Kongacph
Bordeira coffee table by Greenapple among 13 new products on Dezeen Showroom
Dezeen Showroom: a range of coffee tables made from metal, stone and wood is among 13 new products featured on Dezeen Showroom. More about Bordeira coffee table by Greenapple among 13 new products on Dezeen Showroom
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The Rewear Chair is an "organised and stylish" take on the humble laundry chair
At this year's Dutch Design Week, creative agency Uncommon Creative Studio will exhibit a chair with collapsible arms for airing out clothes to encourage users to re-wear garments rather than unnecessarily washing them. More about The Rewear Chair is an "organised and stylish" take on the humble laundry chair
Viriato creates sustainable furnishings for hospitality interiors
Promotion: Portuguese company Viriato has set out its commitment to support sustainable materials and energy-efficient production methods for furniture used in hotels and other hospitality settings. More about Viriato creates sustainable furnishings for hospitality interiors
Moon chair by Mark Litvyakov for Wigiwama
Dezeen Showroom: children's furniture brand Wigiwama has introduced the Moon chair, a modular seat that can also be played with. More about Moon chair by Mark Litvyakov for Wigiwama
Sonus acoustic pods by Narbutas
Dezeen Showroom: office furniture brand Narbutas has launched the minimalist Sonus acoustic pod, designed to boost productivity and privacy in the workplace. More about Sonus acoustic pods by Narbutas
Bordeira coffee table by Rute Martins for Greenapple
Dezeen Showroom: Portuguese furniture brand Greenapple sought to evoke the Algarve coast with the Bordeira coffee table, designed by co-founder Rute Martins. More about Bordeira coffee table by Rute Martins for Greenapple
Maru dining tables by Vincent Sheppard
Dezeen Showroom: designed by Belgian brand Vincent Sheppard, the Maru dining table makes a statement with its slatted conical base. More about Maru dining tables by Vincent Sheppard
Making Room exhibition turns London shop into experimental maker space
Designers Andu Masebo and Mikey Krzyzanowski have staged a London Design Festival exhibition where visitors made the furniture and objects on show. More about Making Room exhibition turns London shop into experimental maker space