Milan Furniture Fair
Bright Woods’ Tables and Chairs Captivate with an Engaging Glow
Unique and eye-catching, Bright Woods' collection of illuminated chairs and coffee tables are sure to capture your attention with their engaging glow. We discovered this charming collection of
Milan Designersblock: Modern Design with Tradition in Mind
The first thing that catches your eye as soon as you enter the space is Assembly Room’s furniture pieces made from eco-friendly materials. The AR line includes a two and three-seater sofa that blend the
Ingo Maurer Unveils Double C-Future OLED Chandelier
German-born lighting designer Ingo Maurer recently revealed a stunning new energy efficient chandelier at Milan Design Week. Dubbed Double C-Future, the super tech-style pendent lamp features nine
Recyclable LZF Alhambra Lamp Inspired by Origami
The latest lighting design from LZF Lamps puts paper swans to shame. The Spanish design firm used origami figures to inspire its giant, geometric pendant lamps, which debuted at this week's Milan
Salone Satellite 2010: Young Designers Go Green
One thing we love about Salone Satellite is that the budgets for booth design are considerably lower than what you can see in the main hall, so creativity is often amped up and a bit more raw. Instead of
Well Tech Awards Showcase Green Innovation at Milan Design Week
Well-Tech’s mission is to support the creation of innovative projects through planning, research, and promotion. The wide range of designs include electric cars, new materials, renewable energy
Droog Gives Liquidated Products New Life at Milan Design Week
Saved by Droog is the name of this year's show, referencing the second life that these 5139 products will have after a creative re-interpretation. The revivers include Erick Larenbeek, Atelier Remy &
Yves Behar Unveils Paper Chandeliers at Swarovski Crystal Palace
Inhabitat favorite Yves Béhar has just unveiled a stunning set of pendant lamps made from recycled paper that manage to capture the shimmering effect of crystal chandeliers. His gemstone-shaped Amplify
Table Lamp Powered Completely by Tomatoes!
We all know tomatoes pack a powerful acidic punch, but we never thought we'd see one lighting up a room! Cygalle Shapiro of Israel-based d-VISION has created an incredible LED lamp that is completely
Light Form: Gorgeous Wood Wall Panels Flip Up to Reveal Light
Even the most basic origami figures prove that a few simple folds can result in an intricate and captivating sculptural design. Expanding upon the concept behind this Japanese art, designers Francesca
Water Resistant Furniture Made from Paper Pulp
PULP 2.0 by Studio Jo Meesters, currently on exhibit at the Milan Furniture Fair, is a collection of post consumer vessels and furniture made from paper waste and discarded vessel moulds. Studio Jo
Tom Dixon Teams Up WIth Philips, Unveils OLED Flat Lamp
Iconic furniture designer Tom Dixon recently teamed up with electronics company Philips Lumiblade to create this stunningly minimalist line of super efficient OLED Lamps. Dixon’s new “Flat
Emeco Unveils Navy Chair Made of 111 Recycled Coke Bottles
Emeco’s Navy Chair is a design classic known for it’s iconic curves and lightweight aluminum properties. In an eco-improvement upon this classic design, the company collaborated with Coca Cola to
Disney Unveils Eco-Chair for Adults That Looks Like It’s for Kids
Kiddie Co. Walt Disney is launching a line of upscale furniture at the Milan Design Fair in Italy this week. Disney teamed up with Italian furniture makers Cappellini to create a fancy “adult
Tokujin Yoshioka Debuts Shape-Shifting, Recycled Aluminum Chair at Milan
The international design community has been buzzing about Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka’s new shape-shifting chair, due to debut in Milan Design Fair this week. Made of recycled aluminum, the
Energy-Efficient LED Lamp Made From Paper Pulp
Claesson Koivisto Rune are set to unveil a new lamp made almost entirely from paper pulp at this week's Milan Furniture Fair. Dubbed DuraPulp, the lamp's material is totally renewable and was conceived
Patchwork Cupboard is a Stunning Example of Modern Day Craftsmanship
Here's a stunning sneak-peak into the Milan Furniture Fair: designer Robi Renzi of RenziVivian will exhibit a furniture collection that turns the compiling of salvaged scrap wood into intricate
Tokujin Yoshioka Grows a “Stellar” Chandelier From Living Crystal
Why construct furnishings and housewares from scratch when we can grow them from the ground up? As a preview to this year’s Milan Furniture Fair, Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka has unveiled a
Inhabitat is Looking For Writers for the Milan Furniture Fair!
Hey Milan Design Fair fans! The Milan Design Fair is coming up quick from April 14th-19th, and Inhabitat is looking for a few great writers/photographers/design aficionados to cover this year's event!
Renewable Cork Eco-Furniture and Accessories by Corque
If you’re looking for unique home accessories that are environmentally friendly and have a clean and elegant design quality, you'll want to check out Corque's new collection crafted with - you guessed
Kinetic Prayer Wheels Transform Prayers Into Energy
Every year millions of tourists and locals descend upon Tibet’s temples and spin the prayer wheels contained inside. If the mechanical energy generated by the movement of these spinning wheels could be
Milan 2009: Objecthood One-Cut Modular Felt Stools
One of our favorite finds at this year's Milan Furniture Fair were these beautiful modular felt One Cut stools by Swedish designer Britta Teleman. Each one is composed of a stack of matching pieces of
Paper meets PLA in the Parapu Chair
The Parapu chair by the Swedish architecture studio Claesson Koivisto Rune was certainly one of the most cheerful green designs of Zona Tortona 2009. The trio designed a children’s chair made with
Candy-Inspired Toy Cars by Drill Design
At Milan’s Furniture Fair 2009, the Designersblock show was definitely not to be missed. It's a world tour of design that showcases not only the freshest, newest designers but also a wide variety of
Milan 2009: 2000 Watt Living by GFRY Studio
The GFRY Studio at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago presented their “2000 Watt Living” project at this year's Milan Furniture Fair. The ultimate goal of their initiative is to reduce the
Milan 2009: PunkAlive Sustainably Sourced Furniture
Where can one go to find breathtaking landscapes, artistic scenery and people with unique character? Punkaharju, Finland is one place, and PunkAlive goes to great measures to incorporate these qualities
Moss Carpet Grows in the Heart of Your Home
Among all the great green designs discovered at the 2009 Milan Furniture Fair, this beautiful biodegradable moss planter at the Tokyo Fiber Sensware exhibition definitely stood out. Japan-based flower
Milan 2009: Euroluce Lighting Exhibition
We saw quite a few environmentally-conscious trends at the Milan Furniture Fair's bi-annual showcase of lighting products, Euroluce. With energy use in mind, LEDs showed up from almost every company. As
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