Ten imaginative home furnishings by Filipino designers

Promotion: a fish-shaped lamp and a handwoven bag informed by abstract sculptures are among the furniture and lighting products on display at the Philippines' trade show Manila FAME 2025.

The show takes place from 16 to 18 October 2025 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Designers taking part include Kenneth Cobonpue and Ina Gaston.

Read on to discover Dezeen's picks from the show.

Kaia hanging lamp by Chini Lichangco

Furniture and lighting designer Chini Lichangco took inspiration from the ocean when creating the Kaia hanging lamp, which resembles a fish.

The lamp features layers of Tyvek paper discs to add a scale-like texture, while laser-cut fins bring movement to the design. Alongside the lamp's oceanic form, it casts a warm glow to add a serene, tranquil atmosphere to a space.

Hugo chair by Vito Selma

The Hugo chair designed by Mandaue-based design brand Vito Selma has a curved metal back to support the body, whilst also resembling a hug.

Wood was selected for the chair legs to incorporate an organic feel, with the brand often looking to nature to inform its designs.

Curio Pheasant light by Kenneth Cobonpue

Informed by 18th-century curio cabinets that hold unique collections of objects, the Curio Pheasant is a light fixture created by industrial designer Kenneth Cobonpue.

The fixture is handmade from mesh wire and features a statement pheasant motif that is illuminated when the light is switched on.

Hatch occasional chair by Margarita Viray

Furniture designer Margarita Viray created the Hatch chair for Triboa Bay Living with thin strips of veneer ash, incorporating a tactile woven material into a minimal silhouette.

The seat is made by pressing, cutting and bending the layers of wood until the desired style is produced. The wood is then placed into a metal frame.

Semana cabinet by Ito Kish

Following his first furniture collection in 2012, designer Ito Kish has continued to produce pieces honouring his Filipino heritage, including the Semana cabinet.

The green cabinet features a cross motif across its two doors, made from mother-of-pearl. It also includes four shelves, a fluted wooden texture and a marble top.

Pigeons South of Society salt and pepper dispensers by Meyte Chan

These salt and pepper mills form a wider collection by designer Meyte Chan, titled Pigeons: A Meditation on the Shells of Society, which includes household items like salt and pepper dispensers and fruit baskets.

The collection explores the use of capiz shells in Filipino culture – a material Chan and her family have used for generations.

The name of the collection refers to the "overlooked bird" known for surviving in urban spaces, commenting on the "tension between imposed structures and organic adaptation".

Architectonic cube bag by Rita Nazareno

The Architectonic bag is a handwoven piece by designer Rita Nazareno, who sought to combine traditional craft techniques with modern styles.

As a former television producer, Nazareno's brand Zacarias is informed by contemporary culture, such as media, art and architecture, with the Architectonic bag specifically influenced by abstract sculptures.

Bo side table by Jim Zarate

Founder of Zarate Manila, Jim Zarate, has produced the Bo side table using powder-coated steel and wood, following his design objective to create "new variations of simplicity".

The Bo side table is available in neutral colours with a simple tabletop balanced on a traditional woven style base.

Naked Obi lamp by Ina Gaston

Senior designer and managing director at Hacienda Crafts Company, Ina Gaston, is set to showcase her Naked Obi lamp at the trade show.

Made from organic materials, including buri palm and banana bark, the lamp was handmade by a local artisanal community. While incorporating native materials, the piece is informed by Japanese forms as a way for Gaston to celebrate a culture she admires.

Flame-bent rattan and handwoven Solihiya chair by Tisha de Borja

Designer Tisha de Borja designed the Solihiya chair for her furniture brand E. Murio Manila, which seeks to merge both historical and contemporary Filipino stylistic features.

The chair is made from woven rattan, which was flame-bent during the design process.

Manila FAME 2025, organised by the Centre for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), takes place from 16 to 18 October 2025 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, Philippines. See Dezeen Events Guide for an up-to-date list of architecture and design events taking place around the world.

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