BIG designs pixel-like sofa based on its own architecture
Danish firm BIG looked to its own architecture when designing the modular Voxel sofa system for Common Seating, making seats out of gridded pixel-like blocks. More
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Massproductions' modular outdoor sofa is an homage to crowd-control barriers
Swedish furniture brand Massproductions is set to release an outdoor sofa at Stockholm Design Week that mimics the welded steel barriers that are often erected at concerts to manage the crowd. More
Seven sofas that deserve to be centre of attention
The sofa is one of the most well-used pieces of furniture in the home, so it's a good way to make a statement. Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson picks out seven new designs that do exactly that. More
House of Finn Juhl reissues Little Mother sofa after 75 years "in hibernation"
Danish furniture producer House of Finn Juhl has relaunched a sofa created by the renowned furniture designer for his own home in 1945. More
Swyft creates flat-pack sofa that is assembled without tools
London start-up Swyft has produced a sofa that one person can put together on their own without the need for any tools. More
Harry Nuriev stuffs vinyl sofa with old Balenciaga clothing
Crosby Studios' founder Harry Nuriev has teamed up with Balenciaga to create a transparent vinyl couch filled with worn and discarded clothing from the French fashion brand. More
Luca Nichetto designs modular furniture to work in public spaces and the home
Italian designer Luca Nichetto has created furnishings, including tables, sofas and benches, to be used in workspaces, residences and museum galleries. More
Rick Owens designs monolithic sofa system inspired by Brutalist architecture
American fashion designer Rick Owens has created a modular sofa landscape for Carpenters Workshop Gallery, comprising large plywood units upholstered using French wool army blankets. More
Six minimal seats from designjunction 2019 that show less is more
From a chair made from layers of sheep wool to a sofa designed for the circular economy, we've selected six of the best simple, yet effective, seating designs shown at designjunction. More
Barber and Osgerby designs modular outdoor furniture collection for Dedon
This modular collection of seats and sofas designed by London studio Barber and Osgerby for outdoor furniture brand Dedon features removable upholstered cushions that slip over a metal frame. More
Piero Lissoni designs modular Dock seating system for B&B Italia
Dezeen promotion: Italian architect Piero Lissoni has created a modular sofa system for B&B Italia, which can be reconfigured with 84 different components. More
B&B Italia's Dock modular sofa system is "a platform for life" says Piero Lissoni
Italian architect Piero Lissoni introduces his Dock modular sofa system for B&B Italia in this movie Dezeen filmed for the Italian furniture brand during Milan design week. More
Minotti explores "new forms" with its latest furniture collection
Minotti's art director Rodolfo Dordoni describes how the brand is working with a diverse range of international designers to develop its identity in this movie shot by Dezeen for the Italian furniture manufacturer during Milan design week. More
Philippe Starck covers furniture for Cassina with apple-based vegan fabric
French designer Philippe Starck has created a collection of furniture for Cassina that have been upholstered in Apple Ten Lork, a vegan fabric. More
Anderssen & Voll designs Muuto's first ever high-back sofa
Danish brand Muuto has launched its first ever high-back sofa, which it says is designed to create private spheres within large open-plan offices. More
Norm Architects blends Japanese and Danish styles in furniture produced with Karimoku
Danish studio Norm Architects has teamed up with Japanese furniture manufacturer Karimoku to create four pieces of wooden furniture for a renovation project in Tokyo. More
SP01's latest furniture range marries Italian craftsmanship with "Australian spirit"
Milan-based studio Metrica has created a collection of Italian-made furniture for Australian design brand, SP01 that it said "captures the spirit of the Australian lifestyle". More
V&A's acquisition of Dali Lips sofa an "absolute triumph"
London's V&A ended months of speculation about the fate of one of Salvador Dalí's rare Mae West Lips sofas after purchasing it for its permanent collection. More
Neri&Hu design modular rug, screen and sofa collection for Gan
Chinese design studio Neri&Hu has teamed up with Spanish textile brand Gan to create a modular collection of sofas, rugs and screens that aim to blend eastern and western design sensibilities. More
Rafa García designs sofa like a "fluffy and soft" dessert for Sancal
Dezeen promotion: Spanish designer Rafa García has tried to emulate the soft and airy texture of mousse with this modular sofa for furniture company Sancal. More