Salone del Mobile: The best of Milan's annual furniture fair
Spread over 3.7 million square feet of display space, the Salone del Mobile show is the single largest reference point for design aficionados around the world
Dimore StudioThe Milanese duo remained a crowd puller this year too at their gallery in Via Solferino. Inspired by historic references of Gianni Piacentino, Britt Moran and Emiliano Salci with styles from 1930&rsquos, 50&rsquos as well as the Art Deco movements, all mish meshing into an eclectic ensemble challenging the boundaries of a conventional interior space. Cabinets printed with gl
Image by Dimore Studio
2/11
DeLightFuL A melange of brands come together to create a visual and sensory experience transversing a series of interconnected spaces / rooms. Each space with its impactful character showcases Design, Light, Future, Living (De-Light-Fu-L)- the four concepts around which the narrative of the show revolves. Curated by Ciarmoli Queda Studio, the compelling displays end with a beautifully cur
Image by CQS Ciarmoli Queda
3/11
Nilufar Gallery The celebrated Nilufar Gallery at Via Spiga gets a gorgeous collection by none other than Joaquim Tenreiro - considered the father of Brazilian design. Fabricated in Brazilian wood and wicker, these numbered pieces are reminiscent of the modernist era commissioned between 1940-1970. The choice of material and its application came in as the designer&rsquos response to the c
Image by Nilufar Gallery / Martina Gamboni
4/11
cc-tapisThis Milan-based brand of rugs, which started in 2011, is born out of the well-known Paris-based Persian label, Maison Chamszadeh. The makers have been collaborating with various creative talents to bring out some riveting range of rugs. Designers dabble in inspirations from ancient Japan to geometric colours of Patricia Urquiola to Federico Pepe. This year&rsquos collection also
Image by cc-tapis
5/11
Cassina As part of the 90th landmark anniversary, Cassina&rsquos installation takes place at the iconic Fondazione Giangiacomo Feltrinelli. Designed and curated by Patricia Urquiola, the installation creates a dialogue with the venue (building) designed by Herzog & de Meuron known for its cultural, creative and intellectual contribution to the city of Milan. It also informally links to Ca
Image by Noor Dasmesh Singh
6/11
Blow me up by Ingo Maurer & Theo MöllerBrought by the legendary lamp maker Ingo Maurer together with architect Theo Möller, this playful light fixture is an inflatable glowing air hose. It comes rolled up in a pop-up compact can that looks nothing close to a lighting assembly. &lsquoBlow Me Up&rsquo is flexible to use blown up, it can stand up and simply lean against the wall or be fasten
Image by Ingo Maurer & Team
7/11
Lexus Yet: Ancient yet ModernThe Triennale di Milano hosts the tenth edition of Lexus International in collaboration with Neri Oxman and her team- The Mediated Matter Group at the MIT Media Lab. Lexus known for its long standing passion for design and innovation creates this cutting edge magical experience using glass 3D Printing in architectural scales and sounds. Inspired by Lexus&rsquo
Image by Created by Neri Oxman and the Mediated Matter Group, MIT Media Lab in collaboration with Lexus
8/11
Studio Formafantasma at Spazio KriziaThe Amsterdam based Studio Formafantasma occupied the Spazio Krizia in Milan. The partner duo of Simone Farresin and Andrea Trimarchi joyfully took me around this historic venue to see their captivating lighting installation show. The treatment of fixtures is minimal to say the least and comes across as a delicate symphony of light with a touch of colo
Image by Formafantasma
9/11
Richard Ginori The Italian artistic porcelain manufacturer has been producing stunning pieces since 1735 where beauty, art, design and fashion all come together. &lsquoLe Mani&rsquo range originally designed by iconic architect Gio Ponti is presented for this year&rsquos collection in four versions. La Mano Fiorita - Magic and symbolism. The Flowering Hand, decorated with moulded flowers
Image by Richard Ginori Press Office
10/11
Poupelle of Chimney Town by Akihiro NishinoAs part of the Japan Design Week exhibition at the Triennale di Milano, the glowing picture book exhibition was presented by contemporary artist Akihiro Nishino. One could witness some stunning detailing by the artist alongside six installations by contemporary creators from a wide range of genres. The Japan Design Week is presented by Able & Par
Image by Design Association npo / Able & Partners Japan Design Week
