The Penta armchair from Viccarbe has a strong personality and balanced proportions. Designed for use with a standard 73cm high table, it can be used in the home, restaurants or more public spaces like hotel and office waiting areas. The Penta chair is made from a solid wood structure, covered in non-deformable polyurethane foam and polyester fibre and is also available with an elegant swivel base that is practically concealed. Viccarbe appeared during the recent Milan Furniture Fair. www.viccarbe.com

London-based furniture company Isomi has launched Mono collection, a versatile range of reception desks and seating made from durable HI-MACS. Designed by product and interior designer Paul Crofts, the Mono collection can be tailored to suit a variety of reception areas from a kit of parts. The Mono reception desk features space for built-in storage, ergonomically designed sign in and can be specified in modular elements. The Mono seating range comprises a thermoformed solid base with a fabric seat and…