HygroShape. Self-shaping wooden furniture
Can furniture be made that takes on its final shape by itself after unpacking? Furniture was traditionally mostly made by a carpenter or in a factory and then transported in […]
Talking about longevity with Don Chadwick, one of the designers of the Aeron Chair
As part of its “Why Magazine”, the American furniture producer Herman Miller explores exciting and relevant topics linked to design, providing knowledgeable introductions to famous and less well-known projects from […]
JYSK. A new name for Dänisches Bettenlager
While the retail sector experienced prolonged impacts from the coronavirus restrictions last year, Dänisches Bettenlager reported record sales. The German subsidiary of the furniture chain now wants to move closer […]
BILLY.forsale. A platform for vintage furniture and accessories from Ikea
When it comes to the “TED” folding chair or “Plagg” clothes rack, there are bound to be people who still remember these products and regret throwing or giving them away. […]
Rolf Fehlbaum: Mister Vitra
He has worked with the most important designers and architects, created a unique campus and made furnishing less hierarchical: we celebrate Rolf Fehlbaum on his eightieth birthday. By Thomas Wagner. […]
Vestre discloses the carbon footprint of its products
Vestre, a Norwegian manufacturer of urban furniture, has adopted the triple bottom line concept, which takes a company’s social and environmental achievements into account along with its financial performance. This […]
Sustainability audit. Is the furniture industry shutting its eyes to environmental issues?
Design consultancy Dodds & Shute is dedicated to the issue of sustainability and presents conscientiously manufactured furniture and lighting on its website. They take the optimistic view that “the design […]
Ideas for a better home: the IKEA catalogue turns 70
The IKEA catalogue is celebrating its 70th anniversary with this year’s issue. To mark the occasion, it is taking the form of a handbook for a better everyday life at […]
Maison&Objet as a digital fair with a comprehensive programme
Alongside digital showrooms, the trade fair Maison&Objet is also offering digital design talks from 4 to 18 September. Using staged snapshots, the showrooms invite virtual visitors to delve into the […]
Made in Germany. German furniture representatives present a new label for furniture made in Germany
Made in Germany. German furniture representatives present a new label for furniture made in Germany A “Made in Germany” inscription is a sign of quality recognised around the world. The […]
Home Stories. Exhibition in Weil am Rhein, Germany
Home Stories. Exhibition in Weil am Rhein, Germany Once again, the first furniture fairs of the year have put us in touch with the new living trends. In order to […]
Magnum opus – The Atlas of Furniture Design
By Gerrit Terstiege. In November 2019, the Vitra Design Museum launched a fundamental work of encyclopaedic proportions on the history of modern furniture design. With more than 1,000 pages, the […]