To celebrate the opening of Milan Design Week, Versace hosted a cocktail party at the Versace historical HQ in Via Gesù 12 yesterday.

The new pieces include the Sunburst, a crystal round table. Its base is composed by 14 elements in chromed metal that conveys the strength of a solar explosion.

Ralph Lauren‘s Penthouse furniture collection mixes classic and contemporary lines with pieces awash in lacquered woods and black leather.

The single-owner sale of property from the designer’s Lake Como (Italy) residence including furniture, paintings and works of art takes place March 18 at Sotheby’s London.

The 550 lots are expected to fetch in excess of £2 million. Prior to the sale Sotheby’s will recreate highlights of certain rooms of the villa in its New Bond Street galleries.

Gianni Versace’s discerning approach to furnishing his home resulted in the impressive collection of continental furniture, sculpture and silver works and 18th and 19th century paintings to be offered in this sale.

Furniture manufacturers Ligne Roset presented a collection of seating by designer Philippe Negro at IMM Cologne this week.

The range consists of brightly-coloured, upholstered lounge chairs that fit together, appearing to cuddle up to each other. Photos: comtemporist

Hermes is one of the few international luxury labels to have furniture. In 1987, it introduced the Pippa chair in pear wood.

The chair was created by the architect and designer Rena Dumas, the wife of the Hermes chairman Jean-Louis Dumas. The Pippa collection has since evolved into a line of foldable indoor and outdoor furniture.

Recently, Hermes has come out with an ultra-luxe update on its classic Pippa folding chair, finished in the world’s finest matte black crocodile skin.

The Ermis Dining Table is the first creation of Theodore Fotiadis for the Excelsior Elements collection.

Designed in the Med following minimal lines it is formed so the eye will flow around its curves. Made out of fine crystal and aluminium it is sure that it will be the center of attention in your dining area.

The Ermis dining table and the rest of the upcoming collection will be soon available on their website. Price : 160,000 euros