Dezeen’s editorial team scoured Europe this month, visiting renowned design events like the London Design Festival, Helsinki Design Week, and Currents. We’ve curated ten standout furniture and lighting pieces that captured our attention, including innovative Murano glass lighting creations which continue to captivate with their timeless allure.
Fruit-Inspired Design by Jake Robertson
The Split Lamp by Jake Robertson stole the spotlight at London’s LDF exhibition, With Limitations. This innovative floor lamp features an aluminum pipe base cleverly split open like a banana peel, highlighting Robertson’s minimalist yet ingenious approach to design.
Llot Llov‘s Psychedelic Tilo Chair
Celebrating 20 years, Llot Llov’s exhibition at Berlin‘s Currents festival housed the stunning Tilo chair. Using a technique involving liquid pigments blasted onto wood, the chair’s colorful, inkblot patterns offer a unique visual experience.
Wretched Flowers‘ Bejewelled Floor Lamp
Wretched Flowers brings forth a beautifully textured floor lamp, merging American folk art influences with contemporary design. The lamp, veiled in stainless steel chainmail, made a memorable impression during the London Design Festival.
Lotus Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Gubi: A Showcase of Murano Glass Masterpieces
Danish brand Gubi reintroduces the Lotus Table Lamp, a triumph of Murano glass artistry conceived by Carlo Nason in 1969. Utilizing the ‘pulegoso’ method, this lamp’s semi-opaque finish is reminiscent of delicate lotus petals, enhancing its warm glow. This piece epitomizes classic glass craftsmanship that is revered in the world of furniture design.
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Membrana Lamp: Agave Leaves Reimagined
Valeria Montero transforms agave leaves into the remarkable Membrana lamp. Its spiky lampshade sharply contrasts with a sleek stainless steel base, showcasing Montero’s creative process inspired by traditional Mexican culinary practices.
Portal of Seedlings by Filippo Muzi Falconi
Filippo Muzi Falconi redefines a forgotten fireplace with a ribbed wood mantelpiece crafted from white ash. This artistic intervention stands out on the 2026 Wood Award‘s shortlist, displaying exquisite craftsmanship through its wave-like design.
Robotic Origami in Tracks Lamps by WINT Design Lab
WINT Design Lab, operating from Berlin’s Tegel Airport, uses robots to create the Tracks lampshades. Each piece, part of the Seetech exhibition, illustrates the seamless fusion of technology and traditional paper art, offering a modern twist on traditional glasswork designs.
Tynne Acoustic Screen: A Finnish Collaboration
The Sistema for Niimaar collaboration debuts the Tynne acoustic screen at Helsinki Design Week. Crafted from Swan‘s leftover oaks, the screen combines wood weaving and sound absorption, facilitated by Finnish innovation agency Sitra.
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Mara Bragagnolo‘s Bold Bad Posture Chair
Designer Mara Bragagnolo raises awareness on seating habits with the geometrically striking Bad Posture Chair. part of the ‘You Can Sit With Us’ exhibition, this monolithic piece challenges traditional seating norms while showcasing sculptural artistry.
On-Trend Chainmail: Maille by EJM Studio
London-design EJM Studio leverages the versatility of chainmail with Maille. This minimalist partition screen plays with texture and flexibility, highlighted during the debut of Collate Lobby‘s collection at the London Design Festival, aligning with current lighting trends.
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Frequently asked questions
What is unique about the Lotus Table Lamp by Carlo Nason?
The Lotus Table Lamp, designed by Carlo Nason in 1969 and reintroduced by Danish brand Gubi, features a semi-opaque finish reminiscent of delicate lotus petals. This is achieved using the ‘pulegoso’ method, showcasing classic Murano glass craftsmanship.
How does the Split Lamp by Jake Robertson stand out?
The Split Lamp by Jake Robertson features an aluminum pipe base cleverly split open like a banana peel. This minimalist yet ingenious design was showcased at London’s LDF exhibition, With Limitations.
What inspired the creation of the Membrana Lamp by Valeria Montero?
Valeria Montero’s Membrana Lamp is inspired by agave leaves, which form the lamp’s spiky lampshade. The design contrasts sharply with a sleek stainless steel base and draws inspiration from traditional Mexican culinary practices.