Exhibitions Since 1961, with design, always Add to bookmarks Hear the voices of the world of design in an ode to the community that has been coming together at the Salone del Mobile.Milano for the past 60 editions Leading Design Forward Passion, excellence, expertise, creativity and a forward-looking vision are the ingredients that over the last 60 years have turned the Salone del Mobile.Milano into the mainstay of the international design community. Manufacturers, designers, technical experts, architects, exhibition stand builders, and even carpenters, upholsterers, interior stylists, decorators, buyers, furniture makers and dealers: all of these insiders assemble once a year to share with audiences all over the world the amazing stories of the objects that have amped up the places we live in since 1961. In this video, the Salone talks about the values underpinning its community, who see the show as an opportunity to reveal the outcome of a year’s worth of unflagging efforts by designers and brands. The Salone is arguably a celebration of this moment, where everyone comes together. These images portray the way the Salone and its exhibitors open their doors to those wishing to join the design community and become part of an creative international community that shares the same love of all that is beautiful and well-crafted. The event unites the voices that speak the language of design in an ode to this marvelously unique world. This is just a foretaste of what Salone del Mobile.Milano has in store for you in the exciting week ahead, as it gathers a multitude of ideas, viewpoints and commitments from everyone involved. Don't miss a minute of this magical event. 3 June 2022 Share
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