Dezeen Highlights Eight Notable Furniture and Lighting Designs from March

In March, Dezeen's design and interiors reporter Jane Englefield identified eight standout furniture and lighting pieces that feature innovative materials and craftsmanship. The selection includes designs from various international studios and designers. Paris-based Hauvette & Madani redesigned their La Corbeille wall lamps in veiny alabaster, creating a dual-purpose piece when paired with a wooden wardrobe. London brand Completedworks debuted the Blue Chair at the Matter and Shape fair in Paris, using expanded polystyrene, polyurethane rubber, and clay to achieve a textured appearance. Valencian studio Kutarq, led by designer Jordi Lopez, produced the 4D Coffee Table from hand-bent stainless steel without welding or screws. Iraqi-British designer Hawa Al-Najjar created the Soof Chair from felted wool, silk, and waxed linen thread on a steel frame, incorporating porcelain bells and drawing inspiration from traditional shepherd cloaks. Japanese studio We+ presented SO-Colored lighting at Matter and Shape, utilizing micro-algae mixed with resins to create vivid, carbon-absorbing finishes. Emerging Japanese designer In Seoungsik introduced the X'Y'Z' chair series with slanted timber for alternative seating positions. Mexico City-based designer Brian Thoreen designed a pink rubber sconce as a permanent installation for the Rosetta restaurant. Additionally, textiles brand Kirkby collaborated with Transport for London on Underground Vol III, upholstering furniture with patterns based on historic London Underground moquette designs. These pieces highlight trends in material experimentation, sustainability, and cultural references in contemporary design.