Gini Moynier turns salvaged timber into two-tone Formwork furniture series
Reclaimed spruce and oak from the construction industry are paired together in this collection of minimalist furniture by Swiss design studio Gini Moynier. More
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Sonus acoustic pods by Narbutas
Dezeen Showroom: office furniture brand Narbutas has launched the minimalist Sonus acoustic pod, designed to boost productivity and privacy in the workplace. More
Woset creates pared-back art supplies to kickstart children's imagination
Glue made from rice, crayons that draw on any surface and a stool that turns into an easel are among the unconventional craft equipment developed by Tokyo children's brand Woset for the next generation of artists and designers. More
Frame Low coffee table by John Pawson for Nikari
Dezeen Showroom: designer John Pawson aimed to achieve "absolute clarity" with the Frame Low coffee table, one of his pieces for Finnish wood furniture brand Nikari. 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
Keiji Ashizawa Design and Norm Architects create "honest" Trunk Hotel in Tokyo
An exposed raw concrete facade fronts the Trunk Hotel Yoyogi Park, which Japanese studio Keiji Ashizawa Design and Danish firm Norm Architects conceived as a minimalist retreat in the heart of the city. More
Natural Material Studio creates reusable biomaterial gift wrap for Calvin Klein
Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio has unveiled an understated pouch made from biomaterial for fashion brand Calvin Klein that was designed as a Christmas gift wrap. More
Aarke's Carbonator 3 is a minimalist soda maker
Swedish design company Aarke aimed to bring a sense of refinement to countertop sparkling water makers with the Carbonator 3, a minimalist kitchen gadget that pays homage to Italian espresso machines. More
Nova desk lamp by Humanscale
Dezeen Showroom: office furniture brand Humanscale has unveiled Nova, a sculptural desk lamp with arms designed to be easily adjustable. More
Kim Kardashian launches minimalist concrete homeware range
Kim Kardashian's skincare brand SKKN has released Home Accessories Collection, a five-piece homeware collection designed to mimic the "calming aesthetic and neutral colour palette of Kardashian's home". More
Juno 02 chair by Studio Irvine for Arper
Dezeen Showroom: textured recycled plastic is used to create the minimalist Juno 02 chair, which design brand Studio Irvine has created for Italian brand Arper. More
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Muji and ÉCAL students design compact furniture built to tidy up daily life
Design brand Muji has collaborated with students at ÉCAL to create a collection of space-saving furniture, which was presented in an exhibition at Milan design week. More
Nathalie Deboel creates minimalist furniture using simple wooden poles
Dezeen showroom: Belgian interior architect Nathalie Deboel strips things down to essential elements in Nomad, her first furniture collection. More
Upon chair by Sylvain Willenz for Zilio A&C
Dezeen Showroom: the Upon chair, created by Belgian designer Sylvain Willenz for Zilio A&C, features a curved plywood backrest that appears to rest atop its tubular metal frame without screws or supports. More
Vegahouse designs stool with removable seat made of woven bamboo
Japanese architecture firm Vegahouse has ventured into furniture design, using the traditional craft of bamboo weaving to make a minimal and modern stool. More
Jacket 01 by Skarabeos
The minimal unisex Jacket 01 is designed by Austrian design brand Skarabeos to defy trends and steer clear of fashion cycles. More
Keep it simple with this week's minimalist Pinterest board
We've divided and updated our Pinterest board of minimalist projects into sections containing austere architecture, pared-back interiors and essential designs that do more with less. Follow Dezeen on Pinterest › More
Senscommon and Uchino Japan launch "self-purifying" charcoal clothing
Amsterdam-based clothing brand Senscommon has collaborated with textiles company Uchino Japan to launch a clothing collection made using activated charcoal. More
Maria Scarpulla's tables with flippable tops are designed to suit your mood
Belgian-American designer Maria Scarpulla has created a collection of five tables that feature colourful double-sided tops that can be flipped over. More
Sextech startups abandon the "intimidating" penis-shaped vibrator
Vibrators used to look like penises, but now brands are having more success with minimal sex toys shaped like eggs and flying saucers. More