Made in 1958, the colourful item won the Compasso d’Oro Italian award for industrial design

Items made of clay are surprisingly durable but crafted more for aesthetics than for comfort

Human hair, dust and manure are among the materials being embraced by a generation of designers who are using technology to get serious about sustainability

His playful and spare style has made him one of the world’s most in-demand designers

On ‘Call Me By Your Name’, Milan-based company Dedar was brought in to recreate the faded opulence of a country house

Vuitton, Loewe and Prada are just some of the houses involved in major design collaborations

The Londoner reveals why he wants to provoke as much of an emotional response as a visual one

A huge increase in rental numbers is changing how people think about decorating. How are designers responding to a generational challenge?

We select the highlights from the world’s biggest and most prestigious design fair, drawing visitors from more than 165 countries

Poul Henningsen believed culture was crucial in the ‘noble task’ of lighting a room

Wells Coates’ rounded, compact piece stood in stark contrast to the bulky, wooden cabinet-like units of the 1930s

First patented in 1909, the green glass shade focuses light where it is needed