“We immersed ourselves in the playful 2025 edition of Milano Design Week. As far as furniture is concerned, we shall keep in mind that being practical should not make us forget about pleasantness. Here some specials you should know about, illustrating a recognition of the furniture history.”
Memphis has stayed true to its origins, keeping alive a joyful universe from the Italian Radical Design of the 80ies. The geometric lines of Century (Andrea Branzi) armchair Roma (Marco Zanini), the Side table Flamingo, (Michele De Lucchi), are audacious symbols of this remarkable Movement.
Memphis’ Stand, Salone del Mobile, Rho Fiera, Milano
Side table Flamingo, De Lucchi, Memphis
Armchair Roma, Marco Zanini, Memphis
Moveable arms, extendable plan
Acerbis revisits the upholstered seating’s concept thanks to Philippe Malouin, in a fluid appearance: the Trench collection and its 70ties style, comfortable in spite of its thinness, is blurring the frontiers of time… till you wonder if you have not seen it before. It rests on two legs perpendicular to the frame in dialog with armrests, either fixed or as independent and moveable accessories.
Trench, sofa and armchair, Philippe Malouin, Acerbis
Trench, sofa and armchair, Philippe Malouin, Acerbis
BrogliatoTraverso (Alberto Brogliato and Federico Traverso) for Magis gives birth to Pied-à-terre, a family of tables meant for change. Optionally, they are extendable, from 125 to 180cm. The cruciform foot, centrally positioned, send a message of a strong geometry, stabilized with a marble vertical plate.
Pied-à-terre, tables, BrogliatoTraverso, Magis
Twisted wood, brass legs
Studio OE has taken an architectural direction for the Oto Bench, Mattiazzi’s edition. A custom-made milling tool inscribes generous rounding of the inner edges into the beams, giving an unusual twisted note. The series is composed of four models, each following the same construction principle.
Oto Bench, Studio OE, Mattiazzi – Credit foto FabianFrinzel
Maxalto launched Pathos, Antonio Citterio, to become a new classic. Celebrating the 50th birthday of the Manufacturer, made a special classy edition combining a brass structure with a massive plan in walnut.
Pathos, Antonio Citterio, Maxalto
Long legs, strong base and rolling chair
The Graphic tables are designed by Victor Vasilev et Mario Ferrarini M+V for Potocco. Several possibilities to gather, either in or outdoor. The most expressive piece belongs to the touch down version, long legs like a silhouette.
Graphic, tables, design M+V, Potocco
Graphic, tables, design M+V, Potocco
Thinking of a campfire, Laurids Gallée came up with Ignia Coffee (Meritalia). The low table is made of wood, put in a sort of pile, covered with an acrylic top.
Ignia Coffee, Laurids Gallée, Meritalia
Ignia Coffee, Laurids Gallée, Meritalia
The T&O, from Jasper Morrison, is pursuing its growth of Maruni, with workspace complements: a Task chair, a desk and office table. A minimal wood seat, a rolling chair, is supported by a steel base, stylish enough to fit in both professional and residential environments.
T&O, Jasper Morrison, Maruni
T&O, Jasper Morrison, Maruni
A confusion is being played between eras, then how can one guess properly the year of these ideas? Well, our conviction is todays’ serious manufacturers are aware of the past, good thing!
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