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Here we feature interesting furniture deigns, mostly European pieces that transform, extend, and adapt to what you actually need them to do, when you need them to do it.

Wood, glass, or ceramic? We break down the pros, cons, and real-world performance of every modern dining table material — plus our top picks in each.

Pantone's Home + Interiors forecast organizes the year around seven named palettes — Delight, Allure, Lucid, Hush, Honest, Grounded, and Elation — all unified under the concept of Sense-Abilities: the idea that color in the home should engage not just the eye, but the full sensory experience of being somewhere. What follows is a translation of those forecasts into the furniture color palettes and interior design color schemes that will define 2027 — with an eye toward the specific pieces available at Trade Source that let you get there ahead of the curve.

In the world of high-end furniture, the traditional Made-to-Order process has long been synonymous with one unavoidable reality: waiting. For decades, design professionals and discerning clients have accepted 12 to 16-week lead times as the price of customization. Calligaris is rewriting that narrative with an innovative MTO program that delivers Italian design excellence in a fraction of the traditional timeframe.

For 2026, Connubia unveils an extraordinary expansion of their furniture collection, introducing innovative table designs, sophisticated new upholstery materials, and an exclusive ceramic finish that redefines contemporary elegance. These additions demonstrate the brand's continued design evolution while maintaining its essential character—furniture that brings people together in spaces of inspiration and warmth.

Every home has stories—daily narratives that unfold around tables where families gather, conversations flow, and memories crystallize. This is the philosophy that drives Connubia, the vibrant contemporary brand from Calligaris company with 100 years of Italian furniture mastery woven into its DNA.