For today’s edition, we’ve got a bundle of interesting articles, insights, and trends just for you. Let’s take a look:

• These 10 iconic chairs by famous architects continue to maintain their popularity from the day they were designed.

• Heatherwick Studio and the leading Italian furniture company Magis collaboration “In-Side” use waste materials and reveal their inner beauty in an unexpected way.

• The Thallus Chair, designed by Torres Chen, is an innovative furniture design that combines technology, natural aesthetics, and sustainability.

• Ben Elliot’s Xchair is a hybrid object that is a direct result of Metaone’s sensory exploration of XR landscapes.

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Ten Iconic Chairs by Famous Architects

Iconic chairs designed by famous architects are works that offer an aesthetic that is beyond time by pushing the boundaries of the design concept of the period in which they were designed.

Heatherwick Studio and Magis reunited to create “In-Side” collection

This collaboration showcases plastic furniture made from recycled materials, utilizing a unique approach that reveals the unexpected inner beauty of plastic waste.

Thallus Chair made from recycled PETG polymer, promoting eco-friendly practices

The Thallus Chair, designed by Torres Chen, is an innovative furniture design that combines technology, natural aesthetics, and sustainability.

L-shaped Xchair features 3d-printed curvy lines that coalesce in layers

Ben Elliot’s Xchair is a lounge chair that he designed based on his ongoing metaverse project called Metaone. Xchair is a hybrid object that is a direct result of Metaone’s sensory exploration of XR landscapes.

Groovy Baby, a 3D-printed vintage chair by Carolina Hering

The Groovy Baby, a 3D Printed Chair by Caroline Hering, is a perfect blend of classic style and modern innovation.

Parametric furniture, lighting, and wall fixtures by Nick O’Donnell

Nick O’Donnell is a designer based out of Sarasota, Florida, where he uses his unique process of parametric design to create and fabricate his highly unique furniture, lighting, and wall fixture pieces.

Ernesto Pastore’s Seashell Chair inspired by bivalve seashells

Ernesto Pastore designed the Seashell chair inspired by Bivalve seashells. The shape in which mollusks adapted their exoskeletons for protection is a simple yet elegant solution that results in a beautiful form, the product of millions of years of evolution.

Reform Design Lab’s Reform Lounge Chair: A beautifully crafted and 3D-printed seating

Reform Design Lab’s mission is to create statement pieces combining extraordinary design with innovative state-of-the-art technology, using sustainable materials and means of manufacturing.