Design

We are proud to announce The Andreu World International Design Contest is now open for submissions. Participants from around the globe are welcome to submit their entries to compete for the opportunity to have their chair or table recognised as the most creative and innovative and in the end a truly unique piece. Registration for the annual contest is now under way and is...

The Lottus Antibacterial chair is part of the Plus Collection by ENEA and is designed to be as fresh as it looks. Not only is the collection elegant, comfortable and supremely versatile, but the Lottus also has antibacterial properties that make it an ideal seating choice for healthcare environments. Everyday furniture used in healthcare settings can act as a transmitter...

Jaime Hayon is known for his distinctive work that blends fine craftsmanship with experimentation and a captivating sense of fantasy. More than 10 years of Hayon’s work has been on display at the Design Museum Holon in Israel and the retrospective exhibition, fittingly titled Funtastico, vividly demonstrates Hayon’s eccentric creativity. Funtastico focuses on Hayon’s experimental work, rather than his high-end...

Alejandro Aravena. Photo by Cristobal Palma. He practices architecture as an artful endeavor in private commissions and in designs for the public realm and epitomizes the revival of a more socially engaged architect. Furniture Free Friday returns in 2016 with Alejandro Aravena of Chile taking out the 2016  Pritzker Architecture Prize. An award that has come to be known internationally ...

As one of the major designers of the 20th century famous for producing seats shaped like mushrooms, tulips and ribbons, it is little wonder that Les Puces du Design and the German gallery owner Jean-Yves have come together to present a tribute to Pierre Paulin. The tribute will bring together, in one place, Paulin's extensive collection of seating designs which challenge our...

Stefan Diez turns Yard into a complete sun loving family for Emu. Think of “la dolce vita” and the American lifestyle. Sun, sand and sea breezes or the pool and a Mojito on the patio close by. In the design of “Yard”, Stefan Diez has achieved a type of cultural synthesis for the leading Italian outdoor furniture manufacturer, Emu. Yard...

The KE-ZU team have arrived in Milan and our resident (iPhone only) photographer has been busy snapping all the pre-Fair action.  

Rew Modular Sofa designed by Rafa Garcia for Sancal. This new creation by Rafa García is tremendously versatile, and can be used for a variety of diverse projects that require pieces for resting, eating or working. Rest. An entire family of chairs, sofas and modules, as light as they are comfortable, can be used with two different types of arm...

They say an image is worth a thousand words. And so our supplier Expormim has let these beautiful frames do the talking and show who they are and how they work. The task was entrusted to Pensando en blanco™and its precious visual storytelling. The result is an accurate reflection of both Expormim's philosophy and daily routine. We hope you like...

Lzf loaded its first handmade movie onto Youtube in September 2009. Since then it has received over half a million views and has been used on many blogs around the world as an example of an artesanal design process. The LZF workshop has grown considerably since 2009 and their artisans have developed new models and techniques - this new video takes...