Milan Design Week: The Best of Salone del Mobile 2017
Recognising extraordinary design.
Milan Design Week encompasses Salone del Mobile (4-9 April), the biggest and best furniture fair in Europe. The week celebrates world-class designs, from cool innovations to alluring exhibitions...there’s no buzz in Milano like this one.
With more than 343,000 attendees and 2,000 exhibitors overall, 34% of them were from other countries, split between the Salone Internazionale del Mobile, Salone Internazionale del Mobile, the International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition, Euroluce, Workplace3.0 and SaloneSatellite.
Companies showcased their latest launches during the enthralling week. Here are our favourite picks from the show.
Courtesy of iGuzzini
iGuzzini were a proud sponsor at Salone del Mobile this year contributing to the week’s wondrous installations as well as presentations. The installation Chronotopic System, a setting which evolves in space and in time, invited four architectural firms to contribute to the key concepts of border crossing, contamination, integration, and belonging. iGuzzini provided 50 Drop by Drop, a custom product.
Courtesy of DeltaLight
This year DeltaLight launched their latest products in collaboration with OMA, Arik Levy and Dean Skira. Above is one of our favourite picks from the exhibit. The company also built an inspiring installation in the Brera Design District, right in the heart of Milan.
Courtesy of Artemide
The company launched their latest collection for 2017 during Milan Design Week. Yanzi, designed by Neri & Hu is a collection of balanced structures, such as branches or perches supporting ‘stylised figures’ to provide a unique approach to their lighting and its overall quality. The open system is ideal for creating lightweight compositions and light landscapes.
Courtesy of Poliform
Poliform and designer, Jean-Marie Massaud, introduced the New York Stanford Lounge and Pandora Duo during Salone del Mobile this year. The sleek New York ottoman is fit for any space and even comes in various designs to suit your needs, including gorgeous details of hand finished stitching. Further products such as the new range from Emmanuel Gallina, The Jane, are all made with the idea of comfort without sacrificing sophisticated design.
Courtesy of B&B Italia
The B&B Italia projects for 2017 include sofa systems, chairs, tables, beds, storage units and complements designed by Monica Armani, Mario Bellini, Antonio Citterio, Naoto Fukasawa and Piero Lissoni.
The Maxalto collections, designed by Antonio Citterio include beautifully presented tables, chairs and storage units, in addition to the further development of ranges for existing products. Outdoor elements also played a major role at Salon del Mobile with four new projects by Antonio.
Courtesy of Molteni&C
Molteni&C launched its new stunning collection for contemporary living, created by some of the most renowned designers in international design including; Vincent Van Duysen, Jean Nouvel, Ron Gilad, Rodolfo Dordoni, Foster + Partners, Dante Bonuccelli, MDT (Molteni Design Team), as well as Gio Ponti reissues, in partnership with the Gio Ponti Archives.
Courtesy of Arper
Arper is among one of our favourite brands, their minimal yet playful designs always bring a sense of sophistication to each space. Their booth this year was designed by Barcelona firm MAIO and designer Jeannette Altherr, and styled by Stef Bakker. Their ‘Together’ perceptive exemplifies how design can influence a room’s harmony and beauty through elegant design.
Courtesy of Boffi
The Boffi_Code kitchen by Zaha Hadid Design is a concept developed by Piero Lissoni. The collaboration creates new solutions for both the kitchen and bathroom using Zaha’s signature design concepts including the use of precise geometry, functionality and use of complimentary materials.
Other highlights include K21 kitchen by Norbert Wangen, Boffi_Code washbasin by Piero Lissoni in stone and Elementi bathroom by Elisa Ossino.
Courtesy of De Padova
One of our favouite new designs from De Padova this year is the Mosaïque sofa by Piero Lissoni. The flexible masterpiece is measured in different modules allowing it to be placed against a wall or as a free-standing island. Exclusive finishes can be added to the armrests or terminal panels in wood, marble or metal.
Piero Lissoni says, ‘You can put it anywhere…and it stands out as creative and alive.’
Main Image courtesy of Salone del Mobile and Molteni&C.
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