Furniture Design News
May Design Series: One Great City, Four Great Shows
Four design trade shows will take place in London in May as part of The May Design Series.
Jump the Gap : 5th Roca International Design Contest
Jump the Gap, an international design competition run by Roca, is now open for registrations.
ICFF 2013
The 25th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair will take place at NYC's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from May 18 through 21, 2013.
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec: Bivouac
Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec: Bivouac, a mid-career exhibition of work by two of the most exciting and innovative designers working today, will be on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago from October 20, through January 20, 2013.
The Dr Susan Weber Gallery: V&A Opens New Permanent Gallery for Furniture
The V&A will open its new Dr Susan Weber Gallery in December, providing a permanent home for the Museum's internationally renowned furniture collection.
Laufer + Keichel Designs 330 Chair Series for Thonet
Thonet has recently commissioned Berlin-based industrial designer duo Julia Laufer and Marcus Keichel to design the 330 product family.
Andreu World Unveils the 2012 International Design Contest Winner
Andreu World unveiled the winner of the 2012 International Design Contest in a ceremony hosted by the Feria Habitat Valencia.
Compas Chair by Patrick Norguet
Compas is Patrick Norguet's latest design for Kristalia. It is an attractive stackable chair that can be used indoors or outdoors.
Irving Harper: Paper is a Versatile Medium
Irving Harper is this week's featured designer in the Herman Miller Why Design series. The film is a rare opportunity to feature one of the most prolific designers who helped shape American Modernism.
Quarterre Unveils Limited Edition Bike Stands
Quarterre has launched two limited edition versions of its Hood and Branchline bike stands at designjunction. Quarterre collaborated with British accessory company Cherchbi to create the special editions.
Street Seats Design Challenge
Organized by Design Museum Boston, Street Seats Design Challenge is an international outdoor furniture design competition that will culminate in new waterfront seating, an outdoor design exhibition, and a walking tour around the Fort Point Channel. The competition is open to local and international artists, designers, and enthusiasts.
SUITE New York's Pink Jalk Project
The Pink Jalk Project is the third installment of SUITE New York's highly successful "Pink Project," a creative design collaboration held annually to benefit BCRF.
Frame Moooi Award 2013
The second annual Frame Moooi Award is now open for entries. The Award aims to unite innovative interiors with equally as inspiring furniture and lighting.
100% Design Singapore 2012
100% Design Singapore, the first and only curated contemporary design-led interiors exhibition in Southeast Asia, will debut on October 10, 2012 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. The event will present the latest trends in furniture, lighting, accessories, wall and floor coverings in the region.
Bernhardt Design to Launch CP Lounge by Charles Pollock at the London Design Festival
Bernhardt Design will launch the CP Lounge by mid-century modern icon Charles Pollock at the London Design Festival 2012.
Fritz Hansen Launches New Seating and Lighting Series
Fritz Hansen has recently launched two new product series, the minuscule and the re-introduction of the KAISER idell lights.
12th Andreu World International Design Contest
The 12th Andreu World International Design Contest is now open for entries. The competition is open to both design students and professionals, without an age limit.
Amanda Ip Wins Live/Work Design Contest with Innermix Desk
Dwell on Design and Design Within Reach unveiled the winner of the Live/Work Design Contest, Chicago-based designer Amanda Ip.
Allsteel Clarity Seating Series: Designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA
The New Clarity Series, consisting of light task, guest and lounge seating, represents a first-time collaboration for Allsteel with BMW Group DesignworksUSA.
SF Local Design Market
Zinc Details is holding an exhibition and design mart that runs through June 17. In partnership with the San Francisco Design Week, "SF Local Design Market" is a cross between a conventional exhibition and design pop-up shop where Bay Area designers, artists and makers will be showcasing their products, which will also be for sale.
Duravit Delos Collection
Delos is Duravit's newest trend-setting bath collection, designed in collaboration with EOOS.
Herman Miller Collection to Pop in NYC Shop
Herman Miller has opened a Pop Up Shop in New York City, officially introducing the Herman Miller Collection to the largest metro market in North America.
Herman Miller Collection
Herman Miller Collection is a new comprehensive portfolio of authentic modern designs that lets you select, furnish, and create complete environments in a variety of settings-from the boardroom to the backyard.
Material Matters: A Future Furniture Fair
Our economic system is in turmoil. Our resources are becoming scarce. In the meantime, we stick to the same economic models, producing more products, producing more waste.
DWR Presents: Jens Risom
The latest short film from DWR's ongoing series of conversations with designers features legendary designer Jens Risom.
100% Design 2012
With a new director and new owners, 100% Design is getting a new format this year.
Fast Forward: What's Next in Design?
San Francisco's leading design voices will come together on March 29th from 6 to 9 pm for "Fast Forward: What's Next in Design?," a diverse panel about emerging design trends that also marks the 20th anniversary of Zinc Details.
Pantone View Home + Interiors 2013 Trend Forecast
Pantone has released the Pantone View Home + Interiors 2013 Trend Forecast, a guide containing the nine most directional color palettes for home furnishings and interior design in 2013.
Kartell Reissues Joe Colombo's 4801 Armchair
For the first time in its 60 year history Kartell has decided to pay homage to one of the most iconic pieces in its Museum and is reissuing the 4801 Armchair designed in 1965 by the Italian master of design, Joe Colombo.
Duravit's Esplanade Collection: Reinterpreting Opulence in the Bath
Duravit's latest Esplanade collection, which combines classic style with modern functionality, was designed as a reinterpretation of 18th and 19th century bathroom furniture.
SleepBox
SleepBox is a contemporary and organic piece of furniture, designed for the demands of an increasingly urbanized environment.
Ligne Roset Wins 2011 Good Design Award
Ligne Roset has just been honored with a 2011 Good Design Award for Ploum sofa, designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec.
Herman Miller Presents An Inside Look into Eames: The Architect and the Painter
In conjunction with the release of the documentary, Eames: The Architect and the Painter, Herman Miller launched a companion website that invites the audience to get an inside look at the connection between the Eames' legacy and Herman Miller's design heritage.
100% Design Singapore
100% Design, a contemporary interior design exhibition presenting the latest furniture, lighting, accessories, wall and floor coverings, will be launching its next installation in Singapore, following 100% Design London and 100% Design Shanghai.
The 107: A Comfortable and Resilient Wooden Chair for Restaurants and Bistros
Designed by Robert Stadler for Thonet, The 107 chair is particularly suited for use in restaurants and cafes, thanks to an excellent combination of elegance, stability and lightness.
Series 7 Re-launch
This winter, the iconic Arne Jacobsen design, will be brought back into its original form by Republic of Fritz Hansen in a series of nine new wood veneer variations, nine new lacquered colors, and finally, nine new colors applied to Ash veneer which clearly shows the grain of the wood.
The Jill Chair from Vitra
The Jill chair is the result of the first collaborative work by Vitra and Alfredo Haberli.
Robot Paint Technology from Artek
The pioneer of Nordic modernism, Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) began his career by designing reasonably priced, high-quality furniture utilizing modern technology.
Thonet Opens a New Store in The Squaire at Frankfurt Airport
On 22 September 2011, Thonet opened its newest dedicated store in The Squaire, 660 meter long and the new core at Frankfurt airport.
Vitra Waver
Despite its simple construction comprising just one layer of fabric, Waver, in combination with a seat and neck cushion, offers a high level of seating comfort.
Thonet 405 PF and 406 PF Padded Armchairs by Stefan Diez
The use of bentwood for excellent seating comfort has always been a hallmark of Thonet's seating furniture.
Vitra Flower: A New Bench for Waiting Areas Designed by SANAA
Flower is a bench with a slender middle and a petal-shaped seat design reminiscent of a clover or a three-leaf blossom.
SUITE New York's The Pink Swan Project
During October 2011, SUITE New York will launch The Pink Swan Project to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Doban Architecture/Think Fabricate Recognized for Outstanding Design
Administrators at Monroe College, based in New Rochelle, NY, knew they had a winning solution last fall when their new Academic Center, designed by Doban Architecture and Think Fabricate, opened to the student body.
Tribal DDB Office by i29
Tribal DDB Amsterdam is a highly ranked digital marketing agency and part of DDB international, one of the largest advertising offices. i29 interior architects designed their new offices for 80+ people.
Bentley Room at Mosimann's: A Fresh Face When Dining in Style
The Bentley Room at Mosimann's, the renowned private London dining club, has been updated with a new dash of Bentley decor and detailing.
Quarterre to Launch Furniture for Bikes at the London Design Festival
The dynamic new London design studio Quarterre will officially launch their first range of Furniture For Bikes at the cult East London cyclists' hub, look mum no hands!, during the London Design Festival 2011.
Herman Miller Select 2011 Edition: Nelson Round Tray Table
Nelson Round Tray Table has been chosen as the Herman Miller 2011 Select Program offering and is immediately available for order.
Herman Miller Envelop Desk
Herman Miller's Envelop desk is now available in retail. Designed to make sitting in front of a computer for hours comfortable, the Envelop Desk by Herman Miller provides quality design and ergonomic functionality while you work.
Thonet S 1300 Table System: Intelligent, Functional, Efficient
With its new S 1300 Table System, Thonet presents an intelligent solution for both the contract and office sector.
Prouve RAW: Jean Prouve by G-Star RAW for Vitra
Prouve RAW is a collection of Jean Prouve furniture classics - newly interpreted by G-Star and Vitra in collaboration with the Prouve family.
Herman Miller to Partner with Italian Manufacturer Mattiazzi
Beginning September 1, 2011, Herman Miller will become the exclusive distributor in the U.S. and Canada for Mattiazzi, manufacturer of wood dining chairs and tables.
The Designjunction London: Connecting International Design
Following its successful debut appearance at this year's Salone del Mobile, Milan, designjunction london, will showcase the very best in global design during the London Design Festival.
IT-IS: HI-MACS in the Kitchen
The partnership between Simone Micheli - with her exuberant creativity - and the Lucchetta Brothers of Euromobil - renown for their pragmatism - has produced IT-IS, a kitchen its creator defines as having "minimalist shapes that transcend a stereotype."
Macedonia Space Divider Enlivening Office Interiors in London
Freedom Of Creation's (FOC) modular wall system Macedonia Space Divider has been chosen by the leading UK Interior Design practice Margolis Office Environment for the interiors of the new RI3K offices in London.
2011 Andreu World International Design Contest
Andreu World has opened the registration period for its 2011 International Design Competition.
Bench Rack: Multi-use Bike Rack Design of Dupont Corian
The Savannah College of Art and Design's furniture design department has teamed up with C.H. Briggs to create product designs that explore the unique material qualities of Corian.
Landscape Forms Introduces Windmark by Margaret McCurry
Landscape Forms unveiled Windmark, a striking chair and table collection designed by award-winning architect Margaret McCurry.
5th HI-MACS Design Contest Finalists
This year's HI-MACS Design Contest focused on Urban Furniture, and received over 500 projects in the two categories - Professional and Student - from the most mind-boggling to fabulous avant-garde ideas.
Herman Miller Canvas Office Landscape: A Holistic Workspace Platform
Herman Miller has released their latest advancement in systems design: Canvas Office Landscape.
Embrace by John Green
Embrace is a multi-functional piece of furniture that has just been launched by Mocha. The award winning design by British designer John Green is both versatile and space saving.
The New Alessi Store on Via Manzoni in Milan
For nearly 24 years the Alessi showroom in Milan on Corso Matteotti, designed by Ettore Sottsass and later adapted to the new display requirements by Atelier Mendini, has represented a key address in the pantheon of Italian design, just a short stroll from the start of Via Montenapoleone.
Fritz Hansen's FAVN by Jaime Hayon
The Republic of Fritz Hansen has recently launched FAVN, a new sofa designed by Jaime Hayon.
Waiting for You: Parsons Students Create Furniture Concepts for Poltrona Frau
In timing with the International Contemporary Furniture Fair, Parsons The New School for Design and The Poltrona Frau Group North America presented "Waiting for You," an exhibition of work by Parsons product design students under the direction of faculty member and noted designer Andrea Ruggiero.
Foundation Healthcare: Stylex Launches First Line of Healthcare Seating for NeoCon 2011
Stylex is a 55 year-old, family-owned company that has made it their business to offer premiere seating solutions for the contract market at a range of price-points and styles.
Winners of the 2011 ICFF Editors Awards
The much-anticipated 2011 ICFF Editors Awards were bestowed in 16 categories.
Kartell's Magic Garden Blooms During ICFF
Kartell's flagship store in Soho will be in full bloom this spring with the installation of "Kartell's Magic Garden," a special presentation to take place during the 23rd annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF).
The Acura x Thor S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Desk by Dror
Acura and Studio Dror have collaborated to design a limited-edition desk inspired by the luxury automaker's role in "Thor," the new Marvel film starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Anthony Hopkins.
Furniture Design Summit 2011: Re-Defining American Design
The Savannah College of Art and Design's furniture design department will host the first-ever university-sponsored furniture industry conference, "Furniture Design Summit 2011: Re-Defining American Design," May 9-10 at SCAD Savannah.
New Designs by Pininfarina at Milan Furniture Show 2011
Pininfarina is launching three interior design projects at the Milan Furniture Show 2011.
Thonet S1055 Extensible Table Series
Thonet's new extensible table series for living and dining spaces was first shown at the Milan furniture fair in 2011.
Piana by David Chipperfield for Alessi
During the forthcoming Salone del Mobile, Alessi will be presenting in Via Manzoni, the heart of Milan, a new project by David Chipperfield.
Orbital by Pininfarina: Extendable Table Made of Transparent Glass
Avant-garde design and technology meet in the extendable table Orbital designed by Pininfarina in collaboration with Calligaris, who developed the ingenious opening mechanism.
Jean Nouvel Designs for Wittmann
Wittmann Mobelwerkstatten unveiled the result of a very special collaboration with Jean Nouvel.
Luminaire Adds Alternative to Their Collection
Luminaire announced it's new collection Alternative by Spanish designer Joan Lao.
Pantone View Home + Interiors 2012 Trend Forecast
Pantone View Home + Interiors 2012 is a trend forecast containing the nine most directional color palettes for home furnishings and interior design in 2012.
Omvivo Softskin: a Flexible and Playful Way to Introduce Color Into the Bathroom
Omvivo Softskin is a unique and lighthearted yet elegant way to introduce colour into the bathroom environment.
Ambiente 2011: Round-up
The world's biggest trade fair for the consumer-goods sector closed its doors on February 15, after having welcomed more than 144,000 trade visitors, an increase of almost ten percent over the previous edition.
WWF Showcases Sustainable Rattan Use Amid Design Revival
Natural rattan belongs to the design classics and it is making a comeback in design circles.
What Modern Is: True Stories of Midcentury Design
New York School of Interior Design and Sotheby's Institute of Art will co-sponsor a panel discussion "What Modern Is: True Stories of Midcentury Design" on March 4th, 2011.
The Vitra Atelier
Vitra develops and produces furniture and accessories for home, office and public use.
Stephen Bayley to Chair the Brit Insurance Design Awards in 2011
Prominent design commentator and one of the founders of the Design Museum, Stephen Bayley, has been announced as Chair of Jury for the Brit Insurance Design Awards 2011.
RKNL Audio: Brand New Audio Furniture by Ronald Knol
Ronald Knol designed a new audio furniture for Odesi, which combines aesthetics and functionality perfectly.
Herman Miller and Design Partner Continuum Honored with Spark Awards
Reinforcing its long-standing reputation for thoughtfully designed interior healthcare solutions, Herman Miller Healthcare recently took home two prestigious Spark 2010 Design & Architecture Awards for its Compass system (Gold Spark) and Nala Patient Chair (Bronze Spark) - as a result of its ongoing collaboration with Continuum.
IDS11: Interior Design Show 2011
Interior Design Show is Canada's premier platform for contemporary design.
SCI-Arc Celebrates Thanksgiving with a Maze-like, Quarter-Mile Long Table
A quarter-mile long, maze-like Thanksgiving Table was designed and built by SCI-Arc students led by faculty members Darin Johnstone and Alexis Rochas for a celebration of the holiday, of architecture and the community.
SHH Lead All-star Cast in Design of Barbican Foodhall and Barbican Lounge
SHH have brought together and led an all-star team - including furniture designer Stefan Bench, lighting designers .PSLAB and Chelsea Flower Show double-gold medallist garden designer Kate Gould - to create two stunning new restaurant spaces within one of London's greatest 20th century architectural landmarks, the Barbican Centre.
Air Cabin: Edgy Office Space Freighter by Kinzo
Both sculptural and elegant to the eye, but almost magically functional in its operation - that's how Kinzo's office furniture series Kinzo Air won multiple design awards.
Tom Dixon Packs the Auditorium at SFIC's 6th Installation of the Design Conversation
Music heavily influenced this British self made designer, who got his early inspiration for design from welding and metalwork.
Two British Designers Win International Competition to Find the Ultimate Drinking Fountain
The standard for an international design competition to find "The Ultimate Drinking Fountain" for London's eight Royal Parks was so high that the nine strong judging panel have selected two winners.
Vitra ID Chair Concept
The ID Chair brings a subtle, elegant design to office spaces - and provides countless possibilities for people to adapt it to their own individual needs in terms of function, comfort and look.
Thonet S 8000 Conference Table System
Strong design and great functionality: the renowned architect Hadi Teherani has brought his wealth of experience to bear in the design of the S 8000 conference table system for Thonet.
New Cathay Pacific Lounge Opens at Hong Kong International Airport
"The Cabin" is the latest addition to the Cathay Pacific lounge collection at Hong Kong International Airport.
WoJo: a Revolutionary New Sustainable Textile Brought to Life for Starbucks
Starbucks store interiors are being further enhanced by a revolutionary new textile made from natural and renewable raw materials.
Natuzzi to Implement Customized Material ConneXion Program
Natuzzi, the largest furniture manufacturer in Italy and a world leader in leather upholstery, has hired Material ConneXion, along with its Milan branch Material ConneXion Milano, to develop a customized materials program to support on-site research into innovative materials at the company's corporate headquarters in Santeramo, Italy.
The LUM Floor Lamp: Latest Addition to Thonet's Product Range
The chromed steel tubing of Thonet's signature cantilever chairs and the design principles from the Bauhaus era form the basis for the design of the company's new LUM floor lamp.
Herman Miller SAYL
"It's human nature to seek life unframed," says Yves Behar, designer of the new Herman Miller SAYL chair line.
Stylex Expands Mark 2 Seating Collection
Stylex announced the newest additions to its popular Mark 2 Collection designed by Mark Goetz.
Brit Insurance Designs of the Year 2011
Brit Insurance Designs of the Year has established itself as a leading showcase of the most innovative and forward thinking designs from around the world, supporting the critically acclaimed Brit Insurance Design Awards.
Hirameki Design x Finland
In autumn 2010, Design Forum Finland will stage a design export initiative at the Tokyo Designers Week - Hirameki Design × Finland - which will present the Japanese public with a fresh and multifaceted image of Finnish design.