This dreamy bathroom collection is a far cry from the austere and minimalist settings we're so accustomed to these days. Aptly named 'Faraway', this collection by Italian firm Zucchetti marks the first achievement by Zucchetti and Kos as a group. They describe ''Faraway (as) the metaphor of a journey into real or virtual experiences: surpassing the ritual bathroom.''

As their most complex bathroom collection to date, with over 50 types of taps available - they still manage to pull of a touch of whimsical.

We've fallen quite hard for Australian design firm Derlot. Not only do they have interesting products, they are also well-styled in a quirky manner. Take the Re-Stitch project for example - designer Alexander Lotersztain sourced old denim (the stuff that's typically thrown out) and put it to good use making these beanbags. 

Available locally from here.

Titled ''is this the coolest chair ever made?'' designer Charlie Davidson is asking for one answer: no. However, all the same, this chair constructed with steel is interesting and it will be showcased at this year's 100% design.

To see more of the designer's work go here.

We've been a bit obsessed with pop-up paper, origami and folded structures recently. 4foldlow is a new table concept designed by George Rice. Like its paper counterparts, he takes a 2-dimensional piece of steel and transforms it into a 3D structure. The whole base is contructructed with one standard-size steel sheet with the glass top serving almost as a picture frame.

George says his ''approach is always to think laterally and (to) take several steps back in order to clearly see an objective.'' We quite like his approach to design.

We've seen a few different takes on coat hangers recently, this one from Carrerouge Design is made from a flexible PVC tube with a rigid steel insert in the lower part. You can cut the flexible tube to any desired length for different ceiling heights. A good alternative for anyone that finds throwing clothes over a chair an easier option.

Deriving from the Greek word "tephra" meaning ash, the Tephra Formations collection takes its references from explosive material ejected from volcanos. There are several seating options available from a large chaise sofa to smaller poufs, chairs and tables, all designed to work cohesively together.

For more information go here.

Created for the exhibition "Please Do Not Sit" at the Tools Gallery, Paris, the 'Useless Tool' by African designer Kossi Aguessy is a marvelous piece of art. Constructed using a layer of steel, a carbon layer, then topped with nextel- the same materials used to make stealth aircraft. Which also means the chair is undetectable to radar.

Designed by Architect Franco Albini in 1950 the AS1C Lamp is part of a classic collection of lamps all characterised by their use of chromed metal and blown glass to create simple and harmonious lines.

Nemo is available locally here.

Poggenpohl's Dining Desk is our new obsession. The table converts at the push of a button into a multifaceted dining experience, offering up an array of functions from a teppan yaki grill to hot and cold storage areas. It's available in a wide variety of finishes from natural stone, MDF and wood veneers or our favourite, the carrara marble version shown above.

Poggenpohl is available in New Zealand. Go here for further details.

Korean designers at MAEZM Studio have come up with a genius concept that reinvigorates the life of old chairs. Using transparent foam, the designers have created a modern shapes that fit neatly over old chairs, providing both a soft seating position and a modern aesthetic.