Stories Salone 2023: the most read contents of the 61st edition Add to bookmarks Roche Bobois at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2023 - Ph. Ruggero Scardigno From design to architecture by way of technology and the economy. A selection of the most clicked-on articles from the year currently drawing to a close 2023 was an important year for the design industry and full of new things. The April edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano was 15% up compared with 2022, testament to the pivotal role of the event and its ability to catalyse talent and successful companies. Taking part in the 2023 Salone del Mobile.Milano were 2,000 exhibiting brands, 34% of them from other countries, with 550 young designers from 31 different countries, and 28 design schools and universities from 18 countries. Visitor numbers accounted for a total of 307,418 attendees. In the run-up to the next edition, slated for 16th to 21st April, here’s a run-down of the best articles on topics published on our website and social media – from design to architecture, by way of technology and the economy, always with an eye for change and sustainability. Happy reading and all good wishes for 2024! Desalto at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2023 - Ph. Luca Quagliato The latest furnishing and accessories at the Salone 2023 A selection of furnishing, products, objects and systems adapt elegantly and flexibly to the new lifestyle demands, often even anticipating them – with convivial indoor/outdoor, bedroom/home office and dining/living areas becoming increasingly hybrid. Preciosa at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2023 - Ph. Diego Ravier The top stands at the Salone del Mobile 2023 Simple and modular materials to reduce waste, enveloping sets, mirrored and inflatable labyrinthsthat could be folded up and taken away by car at the end of the fair. Here are the best stands seen at the Salone del Mobile 2023 Montbel at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2023 - Ph. Ruggiero Scardigno The avant-garde of color: the latest launches presented at the Salone Upholstered furniture, chairs, tables and outdoor collections celebrate color to give any domestic setting expressive strength, add vibrant energy and convey the personality of the people who live in the space. Aurore Arena at Salone del Mobile.Milano 2023 - Ph. Francesco Merlini Salone del Mobile.Milano 2023: here's what happened With a +15% compared to 2022, the new format of the 61st edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano confirms the success of the new format of the event.
Stories The holiday library. 5 important books to savor tranquilly From Robert Wilson’s chairs to fables about the Castiglioni brothers. From the Compasso d’Oro to Beatrice Leanza’s thoughts and a bookazine on luxury. Essential reading for all those with a passion for the topic. Patrizia Malfatti
Exhibitions The latest outdoor furnishing, championing sustainability, material and colour Comfortable and sustainable, outdoor furnishing lends itself to many different interpretations, channelling innovation and constantly evolving aesthetics Marilena Pitino
Stories The biology of light, according to Manuel Spitschan What does chronobiology have to do with design? Manuel Spitschan, professor at the Technische Universität München, explains why light is essential to our well-being. And why designers should know more about it to design better. Giulia Zappa