Each April, Milan becomes the centre of the design world, and 2025 was no exception. From April 8 to 13, Salone del Mobile returned to Rho Fiera, reaffirming its role as the global stage for furniture, lighting, and homeware innovation. Since its inception in 1961, the event has defined the future of design, bringing together heritage brands and new talents to explore the possibilities of materiality, form, and contemporary living.

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Among the standout presentations, Hermès once again captivated at La Pelota. Designed by Charlotte Macaux Perelman and Alexis Fabry, the scenography suspended new creations inside translucent boxes that projected vivid halos across the floor — a minimal yet poetic backdrop to the maison’s latest expressions of craftsmanship in leather, oak, and stone.  B&B Italia unveiled The Collection Amplified, a fresh evolution of their classic indoor and outdoor ranges, blending modular innovation with the brand’s historic elegance. 

 

Bieke Casteleyn expanded her sculptural mirror and furniture collections, unveiling new organic forms in muted stone finishes at a private gallery in the Brera Design District. Serafini presented a bold series of modular seating pieces, exploring textured upholstery and vibrant palettes at Alcova, hosted in Villa Borsani.

Vincenzo De Cotiis opened his gallery to debut Je Marchais Pieds Nus Dans L’Étang, a collection of sculptural works marrying polished metals, fiberglass, and salvaged wood — each piece evoking the movement and reflection of water. At Salone, Laura Meroni introduced Feel Beyond, emphasizing rich materiality through deep-toned woods, brushed metals, and textured lacquer finishes. 

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Meanwhile, Maison Pouenat collaborated with Paris-based design duo Kim Haddou and Florent Dufourcq to present the Cosmo collection. Featuring 11 furniture and lighting pieces, the series explored the transformation of aluminum into sculptural forms, balancing industrial technique with velvet upholstery and hand-applied patinas.

Luxury houses also expanded their creative boundaries: Saint Laurent reissued Charlotte Perriand designs, Loewe celebrated artisanal teapot reinterpretations, and The Row debuted its first home collection centered around cashmere soft furnishings.

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Article by  |  Gabrielle Clancy