The revolution in furnishing and design materials

salonemilano, Acerbis, Lokum, design by Sabine Marcelis

Acerbis, Lokum, design by Sabine Marcelis - Ph. Andrea Mariani

A selection of holiday reading for insights into all the latest on the materials presented at the April edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano 

The new frontiers of furnishing and design materials include recycling and attention to production processes, in the name of sustainability. Equally, consumers are increasingly aware and demanding when it comes to purchasing choices – as well as the products themselves, attention is brought to bear on the values that brands embody today. From wood to glass, by way of metal and the new, increasingly durable outdoor materials. Industrial research and development continue apace and hand in hand with growing public sensitivity. Here’s a selection of unmissable insights for those keen to keep up with all the latest on this subject. 

Happy reading!

Wooden chairs: the innovations presented at the Salone del Mobile 2024

The chair, an everyday object, is the focus of innovation in style, materials and design. 
A selection of chairs presented in April, produced with the natural material par excellence: wood.  

salonemilano, Calligaris, Oleandro, Stand Salone del Mobile 2024 - Ph. Ruggiero Scardigno

Calligaris, Oleandro, Stand Salone del Mobile 2024 - Ph. Ruggiero Scardigno

Outdoor design: the new materials presented at the Salone del Mobile 2024

The outdoor solutions unveiled at the last edition champion essential lines, natural materials and advanced technology, with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.  

salonemilano, Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024, Stand Unopiù

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024, Stand Unopiù

Glass furniture: the innovations presented at the Salone del Mobile 2024

The genesis of glass, a transparent, light material with sustainable qualities, allowing for unprecedented experimentation, thanks to modern technologies.

salonemilano, Vismaravetro, Sistema Pareti Suite

Vismaravetro, Sistema Pareti Suite

Designer metal furnishings: the innovations at the Salone del Mobile 2024

The latest minimalist furnishing trends call for steel, aluminium and carbon fibre, often combined with other materials to enhance their design.  

salonemilano, Kenneth Cobonpue, sedute Spin

Kenneth Cobonpue, sedute Spin

Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024: marble furnishings and accessories

Marble vaunted a contemporary and eclectic image, taking on a modern, versatile appearance thanks to innovative processing technologies.