Mood of the month: Fast Forward/Rewind
Six pieces that explain a contemporary design trend: looking at the future through the eyes of the past, rediscovering the atmosphere of '60s and '70s sci-fi movies
Genius outside the box
Eight renowned designers push the boundaries of furniture and reinvent themselves in gin, theater, children’s toys, and T-shirts. And a director debuts a furniture line
Meridiani | Vincent Open Air
A generous outdoor seat with a steel backrest and enveloping iroko tubing, now available in a delicate striped version in shades of cream and taupe
Radiant forms
Lamps that enhance light, between nature and architecture. Poetic shapes and materials create a perfect balance between design and illumination
Arper | Ralik
A versatile and elegant modular system for indoor and outdoor use, Ralik offers poufs, seats, and benches that can be combined to create personalized configurations
MDW25 in 5 installations
IFDM recounts the latest Milan Design Week through 5 exemplary projects (Loro Piana, Ranieri, Michael Anastassiades, Saint Laurent, 6am). Diverse spaces and ideas, from cross-sector contamination to the most unexpected locations
State furniture
Mobilier National, a French public institution, is bringing back into production – in collaboration with a number of companies – some 1960s design furniture originally designed for ministries and government offices
Blue Ocean Dome | Kansai Pavilion
Osaka Expo 2025 | Shigeru Ban | ZERI Japan
Mood of the month: a hundred (or more) shades of red
Flag, burgundy, brick, cinnamon: reds are everywhere in the new furniture collections. For a carpet, an armchair, a room. Here are eight examples
Nardi | Tiberina
A chair with a slatted design in recyclable or regenerated resin, combining aesthetics and sustainability for responsible outdoor furniture
Gandiablasco | Arena
Outdoor furniture inspired by dunes: armchairs, sofas, coffee tables, and a swing. A mix of traditional rattan and Scandinavian design with curved slats
Ethimo | Patio
Inviting lounge with lagoon-colored weaves and cushions that evoke the colors of sand, sea, and nature. Perfect for outdoor relaxation
Mountain spirit
Crans Montana's Six Senses, designed by JP Emery Architects & AW2, celebrates the mountains with local materials. Talenti furnishes interiors & exteriors
The Persian legacy you can touch
From Sahrai Milano, in via Manzoni, "Saharai Senses": an experience designed by Reality is__ that brings the magic of the Persian carpet to life through all the senses
Focus on Milestones
Design anniversaries: a celebration of lasting quality. From centenarians to younger brands, classics blend memory and future, enriched by research and new designs
Focus on Fashion & Design
Fashion meets design: the know-how of the Maisons brings fashion principles to furniture and wallpaper. Materials and textures bridge the two worlds, combining the rigor of design with the aesthetics of fashion
Focus on Surface & Bath
Bathroom and coverings: innovative design and surprising materials combine aesthetics and technology. 4D, sustainable stoneware and elegant finishes redefine space with research and experimentation
Focus on Kitchen
The kitchen, a convivial heart integrated with the living area, is articulated with modular systems, smart surfaces and hi-tech solutions to optimize spaces, performance and personalization of the experience
IFDM’s Design Cru invades the city
During Design Week and beyond, graphic and digital installations take over the San Babila metro station and other key locations in the city, inviting you to discover design in an unexpected way. Creative direction: @realityis__
The IFDM Interviews: Carlo Urbinati
On the eve of the Euroluce International Lighting Forum (April 10/11, a special event as part of Euroluce/Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025) we talk with Carlo Urbinati, president of Assoluce