Designed by Giulio Contin, the Simple chair was created from basic research into the simple shapes hidden in everyday objects. Each piece in the Simple line has its own personality and uniqueness; the wood is refined by hand in every detail and treated with transparent paint-water, so that it retains its natural colour. Solid wood is used to make the Simple line, giving it a unique and eternal feel. www.gliad.it

The Jack lamp, by Sam Hextall for Straw Collective, is a wall light designed to create something different in an area of the lighting market that Hextall felt lacked excitement. It is his first design for Straw Collective, which launched its debut collection this year during the London Design Festival. The Jack lamp combines a mixture of wood, metal and ceramic, and hangs from its cable, pivoting from the base of the wooden legs. Hextall is working on a version…

Designed for Connection by Hilary Birkbeck, Stanley is an executive chair with a contemporary style. Generous proportions, adjustable height and seat tilt provide comfortable and versatile seating. With options of a high or medium back, the show-wood veneer is available in zebrano, walnut or beech. Turning on a silver polished aluminium five star base, Stanley’s elegant curves make a statement, both in the office and in the boardroom. www.connection.uk.com

Zumtobel’s new Ondaria circular luminaire flexibly blends into any interior, letting its design speak for itself with soft outlines and an even silhouette. The uniformly illuminated circular luminaire provides users with pleasant general lighting that ensures a harmonious ambience in lobbies and foyers, communication areas and lounges as well as corridors and staircases. Ondaria is available as an LED luminaire or fitted with standard light sources. The luminaire has three design sizes as well as the ability to be recessed,…

The Rumi armchair, designed by Sadi Ozis, was made in 1964 and is one of the first metal pieces of furniture to come out of Turkey. This elegant piece was forgotten for almost 50 years but found life again with Karre, the Istanbul-based design and furniture company. Rumi is available with stainless steel or painted legs and can be upholstered with different materials, including leather. It is suitable for homes as well as executive offices with limited space. Karre focuses…

White & White London was recently appointed by premier office fit-out and refurbishment specialists, Ibex, to supply and install the flooring at the new UK headquarters of multinational biopharmaceutical company, Celgene Europe. White & White London supplied and installed prime grade European engineered oak plank, which had a bespoke stain applied prior to finishing with a matt oil. As well as delivering aesthetic appeal, the specified flooring is highly durable and easily cleaned, making it the perfect choice for use…

The Implicit pedestal from Steelcase stores all sorts of materials while making the most of the existing space. Offered in premium and standard models, Implicit is available in melamine, steel and veneer, with the premium model featuring a gap on its top and front that can be highlighted with different colours. The range supports a large number of applications and offers a high degree of flexibility; it also features external accessories including a bag holder and top slider.  www.steelcase.com/uk

Thanks to his love of Japanese culture, commissioned designer Francesc Rifé designed the new armchair WAYU for INCLASS. WAYU is a Japanese inspired name which includes the letter Y, representing the chairs unique silhouette. The chair structure is manufactured using two steel plates which come in a white, black or stainless steel matt finish. It is available in upholstered versions, with or without armrests, in a choice of fabrics or leathers from the INCLASS catalogue. www.inclass.es

Maine is due to provide filing and storage for the prestigious Al Bahr Towers in Abu Dhabi, designed by Aedas and set to be completed early 2012. Maine’s flexible Mainestream range has been specified in white and includes over 800 tambour-fronted cupboard units, in addition to standard cupboards, bookcases, coat cupboards and over 500 drawer units. Mainestream is a modular range, so Aedas specified the same height for all the units to give a cohesive look to the design. All…

The Framework desk range from Spaceist presents an unusual geometric and linear form, providing a pure and simple appearance. The Framework desk has slim tops and an open squared structure; it is available in classic white or pale grey, and in wood finishes hemlock, beech and canaletto walnut. The sled-style frame, meanwhile, is finished in powder coated white. The Framework range can be supplied as single desks or as benches or work islands, and offers a host of practical and…