There have been many attempts to create the perfect modern chair. In this week’s trend bulletin, we reveal the history of Gubi’s bestselling Beetle Chair, our own intimate connection with sitting and whether GamFratesi’s velvet masterpiece can be considered akin to Arne Jacobsen iconic seating collection.

A child’s bedroom is both a portal and a fortress, a space to dream, relax and shut off from the hum of the adult world. With a boom in design for children, decorating your child’s bedroom is no longer the preserve of half-hearted wall stickers or Disney-related merchandise that they will swiftly outgrow. Our expert guide … Continued