
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 +...

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...

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...