Salone del Mobile Milano 2016

Refinements wherever you look: What caught the eye at Milan’s Salone Internazionale del Bagno.

Jo Nagasaka is always good for a surprise or two. During the Salone the Japanese designer created an installation called “boingboing” for Kinnasand’s Milanese showroom. Uta Abendroth spoke to the man who loves first and foremost to work on a scale of 1:1.

Ten times Tops! Hopeful talents and fresh ideas from the platform for newcomers.

Salone 3: Forget social issues. The trend in furniture is to give modern classics a contemporary tweak, a makeover that guarantees their timelessness.

Salone 2: New interiors are all the rage, gold and saddle leather seem to be must-haves, color is even more important – and one company is really going big time.

Demonstration item for materials makers, refined object for presentation purposes or a recipe for everyday life – at the moment, kitchens have as many purposes as they have appearances.

Jerszy Seymour is a difficult nut to crack. His design is highly individual and not always easy to like. Uta Abendroth spoke to the artist-cum-designer, 48, about humor, poetry and happy endings.

One base, five water dreams: How architects and designers are revisiting the mixer battery for Axor.

In large cities, there’s an ever greater shortage of affordable apartments. Automaker MINI teamed up with the architects at Yokohama’s ON design and the Berlin office of international engineering consultancy Arup to create a remarkable solution – for the Salone del Mobile 2016.

In Milan, Nendo presented 50 Manga Chairs in the cloisters of Basilica Minore di San Simpliciano, a rocking horse for Kartell, marble tables for Marsotto Edizioni, and much more besides. Uta Abendroth spoke to Oki Sato, the mind behind Nendo, about materials, inspiration, and being Japanese.

Salone 1: In Milan, well-being is the order of the day – Ettore patiently bears burdens,there are benches, small tables, and large sofas.

Konstantin pursues Jasper, Franco figures things out, Marcel has no time, Vitra runs a nail studio – and vegetables tell you by touch display what they weigh.

As B&B Italia turns 50, the company is still helping to kick-start change.

On the road, yet at home: Nils Holger Moormann’s solution for all nomads meets high aesthetic standards

Evidently people favor outdoor seating with a classic air, offering a protective niche.

Ron Arad and his furniture enjoy center stage.

The ultimate trophy cabinet for globe forming and globe inhabiting creatures may not be new, but it is up to date.

Dialecticians are a rare breed.Lensvelt and Space Encounters work on the balance between work and play.

Salone del Mobile, along with the EuroCucina and the Salone Internazionale del Bagno will be opening its doors to the trade/public from April 12-17. And there’ll be countless events in town relating to it that are just as much worth a visit. Our list of selected manufacturers shows you just where you’ll find which exhibitors.

Our longing for yesteryear seems greater than ever. The latest trend: work on and with “modern classics”.

You need to plan visiting Milan’s Salone and Fuorisalone with some care. As you’ll be spoiled for choice! Browse below to find out which events, spaces, shows and design presentations are absolute musts.

“Impronta” by Joe Colombo for Varaschin

When cube and body meet.

“Dean” by Jean-Marie Massaud for Dedon

A clear and timeless appearance on the outside – full of innovative technology on the inside.

Early work by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son

In the form of the CH22 armchair, a classic is being re-issued and with the CH26 chair a close relative produced for the first time.

“Cabin” by Michele De Lucchi for Alessi

For anyone with no idea where to put letters, pens, photos or buttons; here is a worthy home for them.

A whole bunch of new rugs at Nodus

Whether it’s a tree, stairs, bananas or the planet – themed rugs are definitely gaining in popularity.

“Sol” by Team 7

Small desks are all the rage.

“Drum” by Mac Stopa for Cappellini

Wow – what a bold design move!

“Pasha” by Konstantin Grcic or SCP

The idea he had back in the 1990s has now been realized as a sofa.

Not long now and Salone del Mobile will open its doors once more for the ultimate parade of novelties. And the Triennale is destined to offer food for thought.

“Cork” by Paola Navone for Gervasoni

Cork is all the rage again. Paolo Navone has shaped an armchair like a tasty brownie.

“Kerman” by Philipp Mainzer and Farah Ebrahimi for e15

A sofa that fits any interior and yet has a clear character of its own.

Knoll International honors Bertoia and Platner

A bit of precious metal is surely in order for birthdays.

“Hole” by Kensaku Oshiro for Kristalia

A truly strong personality.