Clam chair by Arnold Madsen and Dagmar
Dezeen Showroom: vintage furniture manufacturer Dagmar has rereleased Arnold Madsen's Clam chair – a Danish classic of once unknown provenance. More
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Samba dining chair by David Aguirre for Aguirre
Dezeen Showroom: American furniture brand Aguirre has launched the Samba dining chair, designed by creative director David Aguirre to have an elegant yet bold silhouette. More
Ukrainian artists design one-off chairs for housing charity raffle
Architecture studio Between the Walls invited artists from across Ukraine to create a collection of chairs, which was raffled off to raise funds for a foundation supporting displaced people in the war-torn country. More
Giles Tettey Nartey reimagines traditional West African chair in aluminium
British-Ghanaian designer Giles Tettey Nartey has used welded aluminium to craft his Serwaa chair, which reinterprets the traditional wooden Lobi stool native to West Africa as an "industrial product". More
Tuba dining chair by Samuel Wilkinson for Diabla
Dezeen Showroom: rounded, tubular aluminium elements make up the Tuba chair, designed by Samuel Wilkinson for Spanish outdoor brand Diabla. More
Sala chair by Natthorn Uliss for Ülii Design Studio
Dezeen Showroom: furniture brand Ülii Design Studio worked with designer Natthorn Uliss to create a chair made from wood informed by elements found in Thai residential architecture. More
Icon chair by Marcello Ziliani for Mara
Dezeen Showroom: Italian brand Mara has released a new version of its Icon chair, designed by Marcello Ziliani in flexible polypropylene for enhanced comfort and versatility. More
Sketches of Seating author reveals seven drawings of chairs by prolific designers
To mark the launch of Sketches of Seating, a book highlighting the process behind contemporary chair design, co-author Daniel Schofield talks through seven of the most inspiring drawings. More
Five classic chairs making a comeback at 3 Days of Design
If there are two things you are certain to find at Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design festival, it's chairs and reissues of historic design icons. Here we've picked five of the most interesting examples combining both. More
"Why can't a nice chair just be a nice chair?" says Cecilie Manz
Labels relating to function or aesthetics can get in the way of designing great furniture, Danish designer Cecilie Manz says in an exclusive interview. More
Jumbo designs fortune cookie-shaped chair for Heller
The puffed and pinched appearance of Chinese fortune cookies informed the design of this plastic armchair created by Brooklyn studio Jumbo for US manufacturer Heller. More
Specere chair by Andreas Krob for Okamura
Dezeen Showroom: designer Andreas Krob and Japanese office furniture brand Okamura have released a task chair that combines the aesthetics of 1950s drafting chairs with modern ergonomic support. More
John Pawson unveils pared-back furniture that is "all about the timber"
British designer John Pawson has created a made to order wooden furniture collection for Danish manufacturer and long-term collaborator Dinesen. More
Micah Rosenblatt creates steel furniture based on the cityscape of New York
Local designer Micah Rosenblatt has debuted a collection of steel furniture covered in light green automotive paint that was informed by the architectural styles found throughout New York City. More
Mosso chair by Pommier
Dezeen Showroom: solid timber is elegantly smoothed and sculpted in this chair, designed by French architect Charlie Pommier for his eponymous furniture company, Pommier. More
Pininfarina creates chaise longue with the "aerodynamic curves" of a sports car
Italian design studio Pininfarina has launched its first collectible furniture object – a chaise longue featuring a craggy, rock-like base and a smooth seat informed by the outline of a sports car. More
Contour chair by Pearson Lloyd for Senator
Dezeen Showroom: British studio Pearson Lloyd applied circular design principles when creating Contour, a versatile chair made from recycled and recyclable materials for office furniture company Senator. More
Barricane chair by Magnus Long for Morgan
Dezeen Showroom: furniture maker Morgan worked with designer Magnus Long on a chair made from wood and cane that intends to showcase British craftsmanship. More
Yõso armchair by Samuel Wilkinson for Allermuir
Dezeen Showroom: designer Samuel Wilkinson has created a contemporary take on traditional timber armchairs with Yõso, manufactured by British brand Allermuir. More
Uku lounge chair by Simon Pengelly for Allermuir
Dezeen Showroom: designer Simon Pengelly drew on "subtle Scandinavian influence" when creating Uku, a smooth timber lounge chair made for furniture brand Allermuir. More