Furniture

June 11, 2026

Colorful Cat Tree Inspired by a “Blob” Is the Answer to Ugly Feline Furniture

It’s challenging to be a discerning cat parent. You want to ensure that your favorite feline has an enriching life, including the ability to survey their kingdom from a high vantage point. But do all of the cat tree options have to be so lacking? Swedish designer Gustaf Westman doesn’t think so. He’s lending his chunky forms to a fun and functional cat tree that’s anything but boring.

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March 24, 2026

This “Pixelated” Furniture Will Make You Feel Like You’re Living in Tetris or Minecraft

Pixels are intangible. They are the building blocks of the images we see on a screen. But no matter how realistic those images look, we can’t interact with them like we would a three-dimensional item. Spatial designer Ceren Arslan, founder of the design studio EXIT, is changing that with the launch of her furniture collection called Pixel Theory. Pixel Theory sees the picture-element (the long name for pixel) as a starting point for the collection.

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January 31, 2026

Nigerian Designer Celebrates His Heritage in Vibrant Collaboration With Walmart

For Temi Coker, bold patterns, textiles, and color palettes aren’t simply statements. They’re also celebrations of his Nigerian heritage and the country’s rich design culture. In the multidisciplinary artist’s newest 18-piece collaboration with Walmart, this sentiment shines through beautifully. Released last month, the Temi Coker x Walmart collection spans everything from vibrant throws and rugs to sculptural vases and pillows. Each item boasts a confident personality, complete with embroidered designs and compelling textures.

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December 11, 2025

‘Hippopotame Bar’ Shatters Design Auction Records, Sells for $31.4 Million

In 1976, François-Xavier Lalanne produced a rather unusual bar in the shape of a hippopotamus. A unique piece composed of hand-wrought copper, steel, and wood, Hippopotame Bar is a cabinet of whimsy, complete with hidden compartments that pop out of the animal’s side, including a revolving bottle rack, ice bucket, and food tray. Now, nearly five decades after its creation, the bar was sold for a staggering $31.

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