Milan 2016: Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa has created a sheepskin armchair and London studio Doshi Levien has produced footstools shaped like "marine creatures" for furniture brand B&B Italia's 50th anniversary collection (+ slideshow).
Naoto Fukasawa's wooly armchair is a special edition of his 2009 Grande Papilio armchair
Showcased at the Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan earlier this month, B&B Italia's latest range included a set of limited-edition pieces to celebrate its birthday.
The Japanese designer also created the Papillo Shell chairs, which come as plastic shell or upholstered versions, and rest on four-spoke bases
Fukasawa's wooly chair is a special edition of his 2009 Grande Papilio armchair, and features a tall winged back and an accompanying footstool. The furniture will be available in only 50 numbered versions. Doshi Levien also designed a trio of foot stools in oval, square and triangular shapes for B&B Italia's anniversary
The Japanese designer has also created a set of new chairs, which come as plastic shell or upholstered versions, and rest on four-spoke bases. The Papilio Shell seating features aluminium armrests, and a winged-back design echoes the form of the Grande Papilio armchair.

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The chairs are available with caster-covered legs for indoor use, or as a stackable outdoor version with stainless steel supports.
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