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Spanish Design Proves its Resilience

Metropolis Partners,

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Spanish design brands are ready and able to fulfill orders in the U.S.

NeoCon 2020 Recap: A Month of Firsts

Kelly Beamon,

As the annual contract furniture trade show wraps up its first virtual conference, Metropolis recaps some milestones and key topics.

MuseLAB Creates a Love Letter to Mumbai’s Art Deco Heritage

Lydia Lee,

Maison Deco, a 1,200-square-foot family residence, plays up maximal Deco elements like geometric pattern and brass detailing.

Capellini’s New Lud'o Chair Is A Sustainable Spin on Timeless Italia

Metropolis Editors,

How a collaboration with Milanese designer Patricia Urquiola is putting an unconventional spin on the traditional armchair.

11 New Seating Options from NeoConnect

Leilah Stone,

For remote workspaces and new spatially distanced offices, the quest for the best seating begins at NeoCon's digital design hub.

A New Video Takes Viewers Into the Vitra Design Museum's Chair Collection

Kelly Beamon,

"Chair Times: A History of Seating from 1800 to Today" is a white-gloved tour of the museum's encyclopedic collection of chairs.

Brace, A New Table From Davis Furniture, Is a Modern Heirloom

Metropolis Editors,

Designers jehs+laub create a statement piece for Davis Furniture that’s inspired by the forests of Europe.

35 Years of the Campana Brothers’ Legacy Unfolds at MAM Rio

Gabrielle Golenda,

Championing the Brazilian designers’ three-decade-plus career, Campana Brothers – 35 Revolutions is the largest exhibition ever dedicated to the twosome.

11 Objects that Showcase the Possibilities of Ceramics

Leilah Stone,

The versatile and sustainable qualities of fired clay are on display in these innovative designs.

Home Stories Summons Up a History of 20th-Century Interior Design

Florian Heilmeyer,

The exhibition at Vitra Design Museum in Germany revives 20 iconic interiors. It's an ambitious task, writes our correspondent, but one that's ultimately successful.

What Do We Mean by “North American Design”?

Avinash Rajagopal,

In producing our March issue, we discovered enormous diversity in how architects and designers express the idea of America.

Kuru, Ceramic Bowl, Light Grey, 370x75mm, £115 (2)

Make the Best of Working from Home with 12 New Products

Leilah Stone,

While COVID-19 has forced many across the globe to bring the office home, good design can help ease the transition.

And Now For Something Completely Different: 12 Top Picks from imm Cologne and Masion et Objet

Lila Allen, Leilah Stone,

The fresh crop of furnishings displayed at imm Cologne and Maison et Objet takes a turn for the quirky, the surprising, and the multifunctional.

This Furniture Company’s Office is a Maker’s Paradise

Wendy Helfenbaum,

Kimball’s new wellness-oriented headquarters is a light-filled working showroom that reflects the design brand’s values, identity, and people-first focus.