WOVEN WONDER

Last year we saw a surge in the use of natural materials such as raffia and cane, and it’s a trend that is set to continue as more people seek handcrafted designs made using traditional methods. Christophe Pillet’s First Steps bar stool for Flexform (£1,073) is a perfect example, with a seat and backrest made entirely from hand-woven paper rush cord, partnered with a simple yet refined metal frame.