Biodegradable stools and a dining table that discretely turns into a desk are among Dezeen editor-at-large Amy Frearson's picks of the most progressive furniture launches at this year's Milan design week.
Furniture brands were launching new products and collections all over Milan, with some exhibiting at the Salone del Mobile furniture fair and others in showrooms and venues dotted around the city.
A few stood out for how they addressed sustainability challenges, with newly developed materials and innovative assembly methods resulting in products with a reduced carbon footprint.
Some addressed challenges relating to diversity within the design industry, while others explored how advances in technology are changing our relationships with objects.
Read on to discover 10 key examples:
A discretely height-adjustable table

Nastro by Daniel Rybakken for Alias
With remote working still the norm for many, Norwegian designer Daniel Rybakken has devised a dining table that can be easily adjusted to instead function as a seated or standing desk.
Launched at the Salone del Mobile by Italian brand Alias, the Nastro table features a concealed belt-and-pulley mechanism that allows the surface to be raised or lowered by hand without any need for electricity.
A video posted on Instagram by Rybakken reveals how easy it is to adjust.
"At the lowest height, the table's unique features are not revealed at all, making it ideal for the home ? from dining at the lowest height, to cooking f...