
This carved wood bench hides an unexpected surprise
This simple-looking bench hides a two-fold surprise. A closer look reveals that the 'tufted' bench is actually...

Dutch designer turns solid wood into a curiously bouncy seat
The “Restless legs” on wheels project dating back to 2010 is only one prototype from Laro’s “Spring Wood”...

Spectacular LightGarden lamps transform walls into dazzling works of art
The fixtures are 317 x 270 x 120 millimeters each, although alternate sizes are available by request. The metal...

The Leopard Tree is the world’s first high-quality outdoor gym
Upon spotting the Leopard Tree at Salone Del Mobile in Milan, we were immediately struck by the high quality materials...

14 conversation-starting chairs that push the boundaries of design
Herringbones Chair by Raw Edges London-based, Israeli-born designers Raw Edges collaborated with 5VIE Art + Design...

10 inspiring upcycled designs that will make you think twice before tossing anything
Softie Wanted Seats by Victoria Ledig and Mandy Roos Made from upcycled foam and bungie cords, these playful...

The Spiky shower curtain will kick you out of the shower after 4 minutes
So you think it's okay to continue with your 15-minute shower because you've got your super-efficient, on-demand...

TOFU CHAIR – Leonardo Talarico’s Durable Chair Tests The Structural Limits of Tofu
Vegetarians of the world rejoice — the world's first TOFU chair is here! Designed by Leonardo Talarico, the Tofu...

The Freedom Room is a Low-Cost Micro Apartment Designed by Prison Inmates
There is a large carpentry shop in the High Security Prison in Spoleto, Italy where inmates build furniture for...

Elegant Zero-Energy Furniture can store heat and regulate indoor temperatures
Heating and cooling are no longer exclusively an architectural issue, but one that can be tackled with smart furniture...

Favilla’s installation titled “To Every Light, a Voice” illuminates Milan
“FAVILLA. To every light a voice”, described as a kaleidoscope in the heart of Milan, is an installation...

Electricity-free Groundfridge lets you store perishables without traditional refrigeration
It's easy to forget how much energy it takes to keep our food fresh. So imagine taking advantage of the earth's...

10 standout designs from Brera Design District 2015
Orto Botanico The international foundation Be Open collaborated with Interni to launch the The Garden of Wonders,...

Wine bottle lamps, 3D printers, and meteorite tables take center stage at Spazio Rossana Orlandi
Fisheye, from the Alcarol Bricola Collection This series pays homage to the oak poles that have stood in Venice...

Japanese designer Kappes uses ethereal dancing steel wires to create mesmerizing Continuum lights
The Continuum is a luminous artwork that plays with the concepts of light and form. This beautifully-shaped object,...

Could bacteria-grown materials be the future of building?
The Cones are produced through a hands-on process of growing a specific kind of bacteria over the course of three...

Milan’s Brera District exhibits 12 innovations in furniture design
Installation, by COS and Snarkitecture Swedish fashion maison COS and Snarkitecture studio from New York have...

Milan Design Week’s Euroluce exhibit showcases 15 inspiring innovations in lighting
Alberto Saggia & Valerio Sommella - Kushi Table and Kushi Suspension (2015) Kushi lamps—available as a table...

We Make Carpets creates mesmerizing tapestries from pasta, sponges, and little army men
What makes We Make Carpets unique is that they use products that don’t have any value such as pasta, pegs, plastic...

Austrian Design Pioneers unveil gorgeous green furnishings at Milan Design Week
Dejana Kabiljo - Fe/Zn 2014 Dejana Kabiljo’s furniture designs take inspiration from people with peculiar habits...

10 Inventive designs from budding young artists at Milan Design Week’s Salone Satellite
Each design featured tells a story about modernity and the desire that these young designers have to experiment...

14 Radiant lighting designs from Euroluce for Milan Design Week
Oil Lamp by Arik Levy Paris-based artist Arik Levy proposed a series of “Oil Lamps” made with elegant silhouettes...

Ben van Berkel and United Nude create hoof-like 3D printed shoes for the animal in you
For the fashionista who just isn't satisfied with a 6-inch stiletto comes United Nude's UNX2, an entirely 3D-printed...

Innovative ‘The Walk’ workplace keeps you and your creativity moving at Milan Design Week 2015
De Lucchi's installation is split into four main themed areas: Club, Free Man, Agorà and Laboratory. These areas...

16 Cutting-edge designs from Designjunction EDIT at the 2015 Milan Furniture Fair
Studio Lav's Designer Baking is a set of wooden food stamps that use iconic fabric patterns like Pied de Poule...

Japanese design firm Nendo experiments with light, material and space at Milan Design Week (PHOTOS)
The “Deep Sea” shelf is made out of colored glass. The transparent tint effect was achieved by melting a layer...

Sandwichbikes presents two special edition plywood bikes at Milan Design Week
For this year’s Salone del Mobile, Sandwichbikes will present two special bicycle editions at the exhibition...

Max Lamb’s “Exercises in Seating” is a primitive investigation of materials at Milan Design Week
Often, Max Lamb's work is defined as being created through a sort of primitive process, which seemingly creates...

12 Brilliant designs from the Ventura Lambrate exhibit at Milan Design Week
Enessere Hercules ENESSERE Hercules Wind Generator is a vertical axis wind turbine that converts kinetic wind...

10 Handcrafted Brazilian designs from Milan Design Week 2015
Table, by ACDI Branding Design These two tables, made of wood and concrete, embody the research on the materials....