Chairs

Pierre Paulin’s sensuous sci-fi designs are being appreciated afresh as the custodians of his archive release covetable limited editions. Mark C O’Flaherty reports. Portrait by Emmanuel Fradin

Enthusiasm for opulence and the quirky unites a Paris jeweller and gallerist, says Kasia Maciejowska. Portrait by Léa Crespi

It’s time for homes to get their funk on, says Katrina Burroughs, as 1970s style returns with a disco-rich remix of Studio 54 chic

The late, great designer’s iconic Sanluca chair is updated with an eye-catching Op Art print

Inspired by Femme à Tête de Roses, the feet of BD Barcelona’s three-legged, polished-cast-brass chair slip into high heels, while its curving backrest segues into a hand

A cache of cool, contemporary design in quaint Old Town Geneva

New experimentation with boundary-breaking technology is fusing art and design in ever more expressive ways, says Nicole Swengley

A prized portrait of Lord Lucan tops the lots at this seismic Bonhams sale – and the proceeds go to the charity Shelter

The Future Heritage showcase champions boundary-pushing interior design

135cm x 82cm x 79.5cm, in fibreglass with calfskin and brass details, £55,000

In rattan, cane and linen, £4,500

Sasha Bikoff repurposes Hermès scarves, Roberto Cavalli silk prints and floral Gucci fabrics into one-of-a-kind furnishings

Adorno is curated by design-savvy locals from cities such as Berlin, Barcelona and São Paulo

From Millennial Pink to Tumblr Pink and Scandi Pink, this new-generation neutral is bringing fresh warmth, depth and sophistication to contemporary interiors, says Emma O’Kelly

Jean Prouvé, Gaetano Pesce and Gufram star in the line-up of large-scale works at Design Miami/Basel

The purchase of a cult Prouvé house proved pivotal to a property developer’s collection of midcentury modern design, which was built on years of passionate conversation with a gallerist friend. Kasia Maciejowska reports. Portrait by Léa Crespi

A former Augustinian friary in Rye hides some giant secrets – with decorative lighting and furniture sourced by an antique dealer to make a grand statement

In verde Guatemala marble and burr‑oak veneer, from £24,000