Dezeen Showroom: designer Piergiorgio Cazzaniga and furniture brand Andreu World have added extra cushioning to one of their successful seating designs to make Capri Comfort – a minimalist executive chair that can now support longer periods of sitting. More about Capri Comfort chair by Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Andreu World
Dezeen Showroom: ITO Design let function drive form when creating this task chair, which features a distinctive sculptural back, for office brand Narbutas. More about Silora task chair by ITO Design for Narbutas
Dezeen Showroom: carefully tailored leather upholstery takes centre stage in the Nyla executive chair, produced by furniture brand Omidi. More about Nyla leather chair by Omidi
Dezeen Showroom: 1970s-style curves meet creative textural contrast in the Nina lounge chair, designed by Patricia Urquiola for furniture brand Andreu World. More about Nina lounge chair by Patricia Urquiola for Andreu World
Dezeen Showroom: economy of material and sculptural presence meet in this lounge chair, designed by Anne-Mette Bartholin and Morten Ernst for furniture brand Cozmo. More about Ginkgo lounge chair by Anne-Mette Bartholin and Morten Ernst for Cozmo
Promotion: American furniture design brand Herman Miller has been honing its Aeron office chair for decades, equipping it with innovative materials and features for modern workplaces. More about Herman Miller updates Aeron Chair to ensure its "lasting design"
Dezeen Showroom: modernist style and high levels of comfort combine in the Vipp453 Swivel chair, created by Danish brand Vipp for both conference rooms and home offices. More about Vipp453 Swivel chair by Vipp
Dezeen Showroom: the rugged aesthetic of the Australian outback meets the sophistication of contemporary design in the Cattle armchair, created by Gibson Karlo for the brand Design By Them. More about Cattle armchair by Gibson Karlo for Design By Them
Dezeen Showroom: Spanish brand Actiu and design firm Alegre Design have updated the TNK500 task chair, adding lightweight robustness and distinctive metallic finishes. More about TNK500 Aurea task chair by Alegre Design for Actiu
Royal College of Art graduate Oliver Stiff has created a series of sculptural furniture pieces that aim to "bring the language, attitude and materials of fashion design into furniture". More about Oliver Stiff designs collectible "fashion furniture" from Vivienne Westwood deadstock
US furniture brand Emeco has begun legal action against Zara Home for allegedly copying a chair and a stool designed for the brand by architect Norman Foster. More about Emeco sues Zara Home over chairs designed by Norman Foster
Architecture studio ZHA, formerly Zaha Hadid Architects, has worked with Spanish brand Nagami to launch the 3D-printed Echo Chair made from recycled plastic. More about ZHA 3D-prints voluptuous chair from recycled plastic
British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori has brought a retro 1970s feeling to chairs, rugs, beds, lamps and cushions as part of a 40-piece collection for high-street furniture retailer Dunelm. More about Yinka Ilori's Dunelm collection aims to make good design "a lot more accessible"
Dezeen Showroom: this chair by architect and designer Leonardo Rossano and Italian brand True Design aims to celebrate the human act of hand sketching. More about Adinne chair by Leonardo Rossano for True Design
Design weeks never fail to be laden with chairs. To help you separate the wheat from the chaff, our design and interiors reporter Jane Englefield has rounded up seven of the most striking seating projects from Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design festival. More about Seven standout seating projects from 3 Days of Design in June
Dezeen Showroom: Italian architect Matteo Thun and designer Benedetto Fasciana have collaborated on a wooden chair for Italian furniture brand Plank that can easily be folded away when not in use. More about Theo folding chair by Matteo Thun and Benedetto Fasciana for Plank
Dezeen Showroom: British studio Foster + Partners has designed an office chair for Japanese furniture brand Okamura, which features a simple silhouette that prioritises comfort. More about Muku task chair by Foster + Partners for Okamura
Dezeen Showroom: Japanese designer Keiji Takeuchi and contract furniture brand NaughtOne's Lotti cafe chair is designed to be colourful, comfortable and repairable. More about Lotti chair by Keiji Takeuchi for NaughtOne
Dezeen Showroom: designer Alina Schnizler has created the WiChair task chair for German brand Wilkhahn, combining springy steel and plywood in a fun and functional frame. More about WiChair by Alina Schnizler for Wilkhahn
From a pair of armchairs made from contrasting hides to a tyre swing wrapped in reclaimed leather and a shaded floor lamp, the Lost Hide exhibition explores creative uses for leftover leather. More about Lost Hide exhibition at Melbourne Design Week finds new uses for leather offcuts