Continuing our mid-century modernism series, we take a look at the iconic Egg chair, which was designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the former SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. More about Arne Jacobsen "dared to work with modern materials" for Egg chair
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Kabin has created a compact, sound-proof pod designed for open-plan offices that are modelled on first-class aircraft cabins. More about Kabin 1 pod by Kabin
Designers Robin and Lucienne Day looked internationally to learn about modernism as contemporary design was unknown in the UK at the time, explains their daughter Paula Day in this interview for our mid-century modern series. More about "Design was a new profession" in the UK says Paula Day
Dezeen Showroom: the English Chesterfield is given a modern update in the Kashima sofa, a classic designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. More about Kashima sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
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
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"
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
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
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
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"
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"
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 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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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