Metropolis’s 5 Biggest Tile Trends at Cersaie 2018
We highlight standout designs across five trends from the annual ceramics extravaganza in Bologna, Italy.
Interior Products
8 Contemporary Designs That Channel the Original 1859 Thonet Bentwood Chair
Au courant echoes of Michael Thonet’s No. 14 chair, with its strongly vegetal origins, have cropped up in cane, bamboo, and bentwood products.
Paola Lenti Reflects on 25 Years of Design
Lenti's namesake company, famous for its outdoor furniture and exuberant color schemes, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with new releases and as-yet-undisclosed festivities.
Allsteel's Park Collection Combines Coziness with Low-Tech Flexible Design
A collaboration with Norm Architects, the workplace-focused collection unites Allsteel’s experience in manufacturing with Norm’s expertise in crafting wooden furniture.
Five Years in the Making, Artistic Tile's New Release Uses Murano Glass Handcraft Techniques
The brand's Fiammato tiles use small slices of millefiori, a uniquely Venetian pattern created by bundling and slicing glass rods.
11 Textile Collections That Offer a Fresh, Casual Feel
These designs from Architex, KnollTextiles, Camira, nanimarquina, Bernhardt Textiles, and more, eschew rigid grids and crisp edges for a softer look.
Off the Grid: 3 Rugs That Embrace Bold Colors and Shapes
These new rugs—designed by Ghislaine Viñas, Mae Engelgeer, and Patricia Urquiola—are defined by splashy hues and unconventional form.
Our 15 Favorite Products from IKEA's 2019 Catalog
The annual reveal coincides with the company's 75th anniversary and features a series of special collections, including throwback re-editions and updated staples.
A New Rug Collection Harnesses Unorthodox Dyeing Techniques
Deanna Comellini, the creative director for G.T. Design, took cues from history for the Italian rug company's latest offering, Volare.
These 8 Objects Demonstrate Interior Design's Playful Side
From an animal-shaped cushion to a spiky mirror to a donut-inspired chair, these whimsical new accessories show that maximalism is back.
9 Designs that Reveal the Latest in Side Tables
Whether deployed in residential, commercial, or hospitality spaces, the timeless, ever-functional side table offers designers a clean canvas upon which to experiment, while granting…
Cosentino and Riva 1920 Team Up for the Ultimate, Swiss Army Knife Vanity
The new DeKauri Vanity combines a cabinet, sink, mirror, and fixtures into a single show-stopping piece of furniture.
Keiji Takeuchi's New Chair for Geiger Gives People the Freedom to 'Sit the Way They Want'
The new collection, called Leeway, was designed after carefully observing how people sit—at work or at play.
Trend Alert: Going for the Gold
Gold is back, but the most on-trend furnishings and accessories exhibit a modest sort of opulence, writes our editor-in-chief.
Bouroullec Brothers Design a New Rug for Kvadrat and Maharam
While finding inspiration in nature is…
Using a Newly-Developed Polymer, Steelcase Aims to Reinvent the Office Chair
The polymer, which captures the springlike flexibility of carbon fiber, lets the chair behave more like a living organism and less like a machine.
Shine On: Chemetal Releases Metallic Surfaces Collection
Versatile, sustainable, and resilient, the Glowing Metals collection from Chemetal is a material all-rounder.
The Best of KBIS 2018
We've collected 16 excellent products that were released last year and featured at KBIS.
By Embracing New Talent and a Bold Vision, Dan Chong Transformed Legacy Furniture Manufacturer HBF
Within one year, Chong masterminded the development of ten contemporary furniture collections, all crafted by established and emerging designers.
How Evolving Workplace Needs Are Forging New Partnerships Among Furniture Brands
As workplace design increasingly takes cues from homes and hotels, contract companies are adapting by strategically pairing up with residential and lighting brands.
