Dezeen has highlighted eight furnishings from its Showroom section that reissue or reinterpret design classics spanning the 1800s to the 2010s. These pieces include seating, wallpapers, lighting and tables from global brands. The selection features updates to mid-century Danish designs and Bauhaus-era lamps among others.
The article on Dezeen showcases a range of products that pay homage to established design legacies. Among them is the HÅG Capisco task chair, designed by Peter Opsvik in 1984 for Flokk. This Scandinavian piece features a saddle-like seat and cruciform backrest, diverging from typical office furniture. Its futuristic look has appeared in television sets and fashion shows over the decades.
Lighting options include the Modular Neo lamps from Midgard Licht. These adjustable models build on the TYP 113 lamp from the 1920s and 1930s, originally found at the Bauhaus Dessau. Modern technology in lighting and joints updates the design for today while preserving its core form.
The BKF chair, created in 1938 by Antoni Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy, has been reissued by Isist Atelier. Original versions appear in the Museum of Modern Art's collection and at Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater house.
Verpan's Pantop lamp, launched in 1980 by Verner Panton, now offers new colorways: matt terracotta and glossy light blue, alongside existing bright and metallic finishes. It is available as pendant, portable or table versions with a flared, bell-shaped shade.
King Living's 1977 sofa references its own 1977 model called The Award. This modular design includes curved edges and removable covers, maintaining the original's component-based approach.
Dagmar has reissued the Model 36 desk from 1958 by Severin Hansen. It embodies mid-century Danish modern style with three-way mitred joints and tapered legs, fitting seamlessly into current markets.
Morris & Co's The Unfinished Works collection comprises 26 fabrics and wallpapers drawn from designs by William Morris and John Henry Dearle at The Huntington museum in California. These botanical motifs were hand-reproduced in the company's London studio.
Finally, Ligne Roset's Prado sofa, designed by Christian Werner in 2014, uses movable, bottom-heavy cushions as backrests. Upholstered in various fabrics, it supports both hosting and lounging.
