Studio Libertiny uses body casts to shape Tchair
Milan 2014: Tomas Libertiny's design studio used multiple body casts to dictate the shape of this seat for Dutch brand Tchai International, shown in Milan last month. More
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Konstantin Grcic adds armchair to Pro seating collection for Flötotto
Milan 2014: industrial designer Konstantin Grcic has added an armchair to his family of Pro chairs, which has just been announced as one of the category winners for Designs of the Year 2014. More
Foam dipped in rubber becomes seating by Jo Nagasaka
Milan 2014: Japanese architect Jo Nagasaka has created a collection of spongy seats inspired by erotic bondage techniques by tying up blocks of foam and dipping them in rubber. More
Nubilo sofa by Constance Guisset for Petite Friture offers pebble-shaped cushions for comfort
Milan 2014: cushions scattered on the Nubilo sofa by French designer Constance Guisset look like a collection of giant pebbles (+ slideshow). More
Fattorini+Rizzini+Partners' MEET sofa combines "sound absorption" with versatility
Milan 2014: what started as a conversation between Swedish furniture brand Offecct and Milan-based Fattorini+Rizzini+Partners at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in 2013 has come full circle with the launch of the MEET sofa (+ slideshow). More
Mia Cullin models wooden benches on piano stools for Orkester collection
Swedish architect and designer Mia Cullin has produced a range of benches and stools with adjustable seats modelled on traditional wooden peg furniture and piano stools. More
Patricia Urquiola upholsters modular sofa for Moroso in jersey fabric
Milan 2014: Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola has created a modular sofa system covered in jersey material for Italian brand Moroso (+ slideshow). More
Bouroullecs present carved wooden Uncino chairs at Salone Internazionale del Mobile
Milan 2014: the Salone Internazionale del Mobile fair opens in Milan today, where Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are showing a range of metal and carved wood chairs for Italian brand Mattiazzi. More
Gaber launches Alessandro Busana's Basket Chair in Milan
Milan 2014: Italian brand Gaber will launch a bicycle basket-influenced chair by Italian designer Alessandro Busana at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile today. More
Balloon Chair by h220430 appears to float above the ground
Milan 2014: Japanese studio h220430 has created a chair that looks like it is held in mid-air by balloons, which will go on show at Ventura Lambrate in Milan on Tuesday. More
Cutting Edge sofa by Martijn Rigters cut from block of foam using hot wires
Milan 2014: Dutch designer Martijn Rigters created this rippled sofa by forcing a long block of foam through the gap between four hot wires. More
Tokujin Yoshioka to present Prism chair for Glas Italia in Milan
Milan 2014: Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka will show a glass chair that refracts light around its edges for Italian brand Glas Italia in Milan next month. More
Nendo's solo exhibition in Milan to showcase chairs that mix printed and natural grains
Milan 2014: Japanese design studio Nendo has created a range of chairs with wood grain patterns printed onto natural timber for a forthcoming solo show in Milan. More
Cantilevered sofas by Paulo Kobylka fit together like stacked concrete slabs
Brazilian architect Paulo Kobylka has designed sofas with cantilevered cushions that look like long concrete slabs stacked on top of one another (+ slideshow). More
Hans J. Wegner's CH88 chair put into production by Carl Hansen & Son
A wood and steel chair created by Danish Modernist designer Hans J. Wegner in 1955 has been put into production for the first time by furniture brand Carl Hansen & Son. More
Colony armchair by Skrivo mixes steam-bent wood and rattan
Milan design studio Skrivo has combined a steam-bent wooden frame with woven rattan material to create this angular chair. More
Chris Martin's sofa system for Massproductions zigzags around corners
Stockholm 2014: this movie by Swedish brand Massproductions shows how designer Chris Martin's modular sofa system can be arranged to fit any room. More
De La Espada launches new collection with a chair by Luca Nichetto
Stockholm 2014: Italian designer Luca Nichetto and Portuguese furniture brand De La Espada have launched a lounge chair as the first product from a new collection. More
Stefan Borselius designs minimal chairs for Fogia
Stockholm 2014: Swedish designer Stefan Borselius has created a series of minimal chairs for Swedish furniture brand Fogia. More
Färg & Blanche designs quilted Emily chair for Gärsnäs
Stockholm 2014: Swedish-French design duo Färg & Blanche has created a small padded chair for Swedish furniture brand Gärsnäs. More