{"id":26689,"date":"2026-05-08T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/?p=26689"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:12:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:12:30","slug":"salone-del-mobile-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/salone-del-mobile-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Salone del Mobile 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Salone del Mobile 2026: The key tendencies and trends at a glance.
\n<\/strong>From large-scale installations and curated showroom presentations to the design week itself: these are the defining impressions and central trends of Salone del Mobile 2026 \u2013 compiled by the international AD editorial team.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Trend Color: Canary Yellow<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Hannah Martin, Senior Design Editor,\u00a0AD US<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Despite forecasted rain showers, Milan showed its sunny side throughout the entire Design Week \u2013 and it almost seemed as if the city had visually aligned itself with it. A bright yellow, aptly described as \u201ccanary yellow,\u201d ran like a common thread through installations and new collections. At Fendi Casa, the color appeared in a bold yellow bar, as well as in the new \u201cNaki Sumo\u201d side table, topped with an intensely glowing Murano glass surface. Cassina used the color in the upholstery of the reissued 1960 \u201cPanton Peacock Chair,\u201d while a slightly greenish variation defined walls and textiles in Patricia Urquiola\u2019s \u201cArdys\u201d sofa system presentation. B&B Italia also embraced the hue in the re-edition of Richard Sapper\u2019s folding \u201cNena\u201d chair from 1984. At Nilufar Depot, a warm egg-yolk shade covered a bed in David\/Nicolas\u2019s \u201cGrand Hotel\u201d exhibition staging. This cheerful color \u2013 frequently seen throughout Milan, whether in courtyards or metro railings \u2013 perfectly captured the city\u2019s playful elegance and spirit in this year\u2019s debuts.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Weaving as Structure<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Joyce Jin, Digital Editor,\u00a0AD China<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Weaving is far more than decorative craft. What was once mainly associated with rattan, grass, or textiles has evolved into an independent design principle: an approach that combines softness with structure, openness with limitation, and creates both visual and tactile relationships between materials.<\/p>\n

In this logic, weaving becomes constructive \u2013 shaping furniture, defining surfaces, and rethinking entire spaces. Loro Piana\u2019s \u201cStudies, Chapter I: On the Plaid\u201d approached material and technique from a consciously traditional perspective. In contrast, Jacopo Foggini\u2019s \u201cDilly\u201d lamp for Edra translates weaving into the present: hand-shaped polycarbonate bends and directs light as it passes through layered, interlocking structures. This mindset was also evident at Alcova, where ropes, textiles, and lightweight constructions were condensed into experimental furniture structures.<\/p>\n

The diversity of approaches points to a renewed focus on making<\/strong>. Craftsmanship is being renegotiated in an industrial context \u2013 both as a contemporary continuation of traditional techniques and as an experimental field for new materials and processes. What matters most: the production process becomes visible. Construction is no longer concealed but becomes the defining narrative of design. Weaving thus moves away from ornamentation toward an open, structural language. It is not merely about returning to a \u201cnatural\u201d aesthetic, but about rethinking connections, relationships, and design methods.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Trending Material: Stone<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Sarah de Beaumont, Contributor,\u00a0AD France<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stone played a central role at this year\u2019s Salone del Mobile. B&B Italia presented its new collection in a modernist setting inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe\u2019s Villa Tugendhat, where partitions made of colored marble structure the space while playing with perspectives and materials. For Herm\u00e8s, Barber & Osgerby designed a marble dining table with subtle curves and fine marquetry-like detailing, combining craftsmanship with contemporary precision. At Studioutte, floor-to-ceiling backlit alabaster surfaces emitted a soft, diffused glow, making the mineral material appear almost immaterial.<\/p>\n

A more radical approach came from Hannes Peer in collaboration with Margraf: a fully stone-based living concept where marble and onyx are not just surfaces but spatial principles. Whether smooth or porous, stone defines floors, walls, and platforms \u2013 becoming an all-encompassing architectural language.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Surfaces in Chrome, Stainless Steel, or Aluminum<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Fiona Bornh\u00f6ft, Editor,\u00a0AD Germany<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Few materials have remained as consistently present in design trends as metal. Chrome, stainless steel, and aluminum have been key players for years \u2013 sometimes as bold monochrome statements, sometimes as subtle accents paired with marble, velvet, wood, or glass. At Salone del Mobile 2026, however, a shift became clear: instead of rough edges and industrial rigidity, designs appeared softer, more sculptural, and occasionally even playful.<\/p>\n

This new expression is achieved through organic forms and unexpected material combinations. For example, Enne\u2019s \u201cLien\u201d sofa pairs cool metal with soft boucl\u00e9, while Arflex\u2019s \u201cBotolo\u201d chairs combine chrome with curly sheepskin in an almost charming way. Anna Karlin\u2019s \u201cLantern Stack\u201d wall light explored the boundary between industrial design and sculpture, while the Ukrainian duo Furn Object softened metal\u2019s usual sharpness in their \u201cGlimpse Flora Lamp,\u201d making it appear almost melted. Metal is far from outdated \u2013 it\u2019s evolving.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Nature at the Center<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Marilena Pitino, Design-Journalistin,\u00a0AD Italy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nature took center stage at this year\u2019s Salone \u2013 both as inspiration and as a subject of reflection. Exhibitions encouraged visitors to slow down, step away from the city\u2019s hustle, and reconnect with their surroundings. Molteni & C\u2019s outdoor collection was presented in Elisa Ossino\u2019s installation \u201cResponsive Nature,\u201d featuring six different landscapes forming an immersive journey. At Alcova, \u201cNatura Obscura\u201d blurred the boundary between natural and built environments through wearable floral sculptures.<\/p>\n

Similarly, Saba Italia\u2019s \u201cBotanical Frequencies\u201d translated botanical elements into form, material, and color vibrations. Many designs referenced plant life, such as Balmaceda\u2019s textile works inspired by the Ceiba tree or Georges Mohasseb\u2019s \u201cCactus Collection.\u201d Nature was not just aesthetic \u2013 it became conceptual.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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In the Leading Role: Wood<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Marina Pe\u00f1alver, Senior Digital Editor,\u00a0AD Spain<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wood remains one of the favorite materials of designers and brands\u2014and at this year\u2019s Salone del Mobile, it broke through familiar categories and contexts. New editions of iconic designs\u2014such as Tacchini\u2019s \u201cPigreco\u201d chair by Tobia Scarpa\u2014appeared in a fresh guise and held their own alongside new creations like the works of Isamu Kenmochi. In installations such as \u201cLa Boiserie\u201d by David\/Nicolas or Kelly Wearstler\u2019s staging at Palazzo Acerbi, wood was presented both as a decorative and functional element. With the \u201cRasters\u201d series, presented by BD in the Zaza Gallery, Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen, together with Muller Van Severen, translated architectural grids into modular furniture made of solid beech.<\/p>\n

Whether chair, table, or outdoor object: wood is taking on new forms while also making it clear that, in an increasingly digital world, we long for tactility. It invites touch, makes materiality tangible, and points to origin and process. In doing so, it becomes more than just a design medium: it conveys atmosphere, a sense of slowing down, and a more conscious approach to design.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Back to Basics: The Art of Making<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Aidan Imanova, Head of Editorial Content,\u00a0AD Middle East<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In contrast to the rapid acceleration of AI-driven design processes, a quiet yet unmistakable shift emerged at Milan Design Week 2026: a return to the essentials. Heritage houses and designers alike embraced a slower, more deliberate way of working, grounded in dexterity and manual intelligence.<\/p>\n

Materiality and production processes clearly moved to the forefront. The label Missoni, for instance, staged a large-scale industrial knitting machine as the centerpiece of its presentation, transforming textile production into an immersive live installation. Unlike what is typically seen in luxury contexts, the process was not concealed but deliberately made visible: the machine became both object and actor, continuously producing fabrics in real time and making the rhythm, repetition, and choreography of making tangible. Loro Piana also explored textile craftsmanship with analytical precision. In a series of plaids, the pattern was not treated as a decorative element but as a technical and cultural construct. Around two dozen exhibits each functioned as independent investigations into material, structure, and process. Prada Home, in turn, celebrated the ritualized dimension of making in a quiet, materially focused exhibition curated by Theaster Gates. On display were handcrafted ceramics by Japanese potters, complemented by works from the artist\u2019s own studio. The focus was therefore not solely on flawless luxury objects, but rather on the tactile and cultural significance of ceramics as carriers of memory, gesture, and time.<\/p>\n

In short, what became evident was a collective desire to foreground the act of making and to understand design as a form of contemplation.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Outdoor goes Indoor<\/h5>\n

Mrinalini Ghadiok, Head of Editorial Content,\u00a0AD India<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The boundaries between interior and exterior spaces have been dissolving in design for some time, but this year they were recalibrated once again: outdoor aesthetics have decisively moved into the interior. Materials such as rattan and wickerwork\u2014traditionally associated with terraces, verandas, and the informal design language of the 1970s\u2014are now appearing in more refined, precise executions. The Italian furniture manufacturer Minotti, for example, presented the \u201cElas\u201d family, a series in which a distinctive woven shell unites a berg\u00e8re, armchair, and stool. At Gervasoni, meanwhile, the armchair \u201cR 513,\u201d originally designed by Vico Magistretti, was reissued\u2014this time with a clear, vertical structure that merges the backrest and armrest into a single gesture. Concetta Giannangeli\u2019s \u201cSant\u00e9\u201d chair draws on the archetypal form of the French bistro chair and translates it into a contemporary design language of fluidly shaped rattan.<\/p>\n

Other brands are also pushing these boundaries: Poliform, with \u201cAuguste\u201d by Jean-Marie Massaud, presents a reinterpretation of the director\u2019s chair in metal and straw rope, while B&B Italia, with \u201cAlvar\u201d by Antonio Citterio, rethinks the classic woven garden chair using woven cork. At the same time, bamboo\u2014particularly in lighting\u2014has come into focus: Gupica\u2019s \u201cBamb\u00f9\u201d collection for Besana Carpet Lab combines raw materiality with precise craftsmanship, while Massimo Rigaglia develops softly curved lighting forms from finely cut bamboo strips in \u201cLights in Tension (L\/T).\u201d<\/p>\n

This development is also evident in furniture and architecture: Porro expands Piero Lissoni\u2019s \u201cHT System\u201d with a version featuring dark-stained midollino (rattan). Neri & Hu, on the other hand, translate the principle of bamboo weaving into a ceramic motif for Mutina. Beyond individual products, this approach also shaped numerous installations. Thai artists Korakot Aromdee and Vassana Saima created a poetic setting made of rattan and bamboo, inspired by the gardens of Christian Dior\u2019s childhood.<\/p>\n

Milan Design Week 2026 thus revealed a clear shift: what was once informal is being subtly adapted and refined\u2014and what once seemed reserved for outdoor spaces has long since found its way indoors.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Glass in Focus<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Katia Contreras, Head of Editorial Content,\u00a0AD Mexico<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Glass proves to be one of the most fascinating materials in the world of contemporary design in 2026. It has long since ceased to appear merely as a material; instead, it emerges as a living medium that not only reflects light but also seems to carry it within. Every irregularity preserves the trace of the artisanal process and tells of heat, transformation, and the time from which it originated. This is particularly evident in the reinterpretation of mouth-blown glass, especially from Murano. Studio 6:AM presented glass cubes\u2014originally developed for Bottega Veneta\u2019s runway\u2014that unfold their own visual language through repetition without losing their individuality. In the \u201cCorolle\u201d lamps by No\u00e9 Duchaufour-Lawrance for Dior Maison, glass becomes a choreography of light and shadow. Barovier & Toso, under the direction of Luca Nichetto, balances tradition and modernity in calm, precise forms. Between the experimental works of Draga & Aurel for Salviati, the almost organically shaped lighting objects by Christian Pellizzari, and the recycled glass designs by Gallotti & Radice, the full range of the material becomes apparent. Glass is thus less a trend than a realm of possibilities in which technique, imperfection, and poetry converge.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Bright canary yellow, poetic settings made of rattan and bamboo, and an unexpected comeback of craftsmanship \u2013 these nine trends defined this year\u2019s furniture fair in Milan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":106,"featured_media":26734,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64],"tags":[877,879,963],"class_list":["post-26689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-project","tag-salone-del-mobile-milano","tag-salone-del-mobile-milano-en","tag-design"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-17 12:08:22","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category"},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/106"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26689"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26689\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26773,"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26689\/revisions\/26773"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vmm.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}