What to see at Milan Design Week 2025

Now just a week away from the doors opening to Milan Design Week, things are ramping up in Milan itself. Inboxes of the global design community are groaning under the weight of news that awaits, and that’s where we come in. We’ve sifted and sorted and pulled out another clutch of shows, projects and product launches that have us peering keenly into screens, hot with anticipation.

What follows is by no means exhaustive of course, but hopefully whets your appetite to stick with us for the journey as we descend into the event itself. What’s more - there’s still time to book your ticket and join us in person too. HM

Wallpaper's picks for Milan Design Week 2025

'Unscaffolded' by Peter Marino x Rubelli

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The power of textiles in dialogue with architecture is a joy to behold, and the Venetian maestri at Rubelli are well-versed in turning their textiles into environments of wonder. At their showroom for Milan Design Week they have enlisted Studio P7 to design a brutalist installation showcasing Peter Marino’s new collection. We continue to delight in the ongoing collaboration between the elegance of Rubelli and the visceral refinement of Marino. Their Milan installation is called ‘Un-Scaffolded’ and it promises to bring Marino’s transcendental, mercurial textiles to life and beyond.

Rubelli, Via Fatebenefratelli, 9, 20121 Milano, Italy

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'Beatha' drinks cabinet by Orior

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Each year, we come away with minds filled with ideas, conversations and ‘novelties’ of course, but there’s always one or two furniture pieces that stand out in our memory as representative of the week, the year and the times we live in. Call us brazen for calling it early, but Irish-American brand Orior’s ‘Beatha’ drinks cabinet is staking a claim to be just such a touchstone for Milan 2025. ‘Beatha’ means ‘water of life’ in Irish Gaelic, and the cabinet in question is a staggering, ethereal monolith. Taking three artisans five months, it is certainly an ode to skill and patience, carved from walnut with hair-on-hide doors and cast bronze hardware. The cabinet has a powerful presence, looming gently. In our current era of permacrisis, a piece of furniture that hosts the means for a martini is more welcome in our home than ever. HM

Bocci Milan, Via Giuseppe Rovani, 20, 20123 Milan, Italy

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'Playing with Tradition' by Richard Hutton for Jaipur Rugs

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Dutch designer Richard Hutton has collaborated with Jaipur Rugs to create a collection of nine large-scale carpets, combining the intricacies of the atelier’s heritage craft skills with his own whimsicality. What first appear to be traditional carpets, on closer inspection contain vivid colour inclusions, inspired by the technicolour paint powder frenzy of the Hindu festival of Holi. On another rug, amongst the elegant foliage one expects on such heirloom carpets, Hutton has introduced yellow banana skins – one of the oldest slapstick jokes in the book. Beyond mere gimmickry, the result is cheeky and charming, and utterly beautiful, inviting us to question whether reverence for tradition sometimes eclipses the potential for joy of a more modern, pop-cultural note. HM

Jaipur Rugs Gallery, Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, 4, 20123 Milan, Italy

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'Fragmenti' by Daniele Papuli at Dilmos

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Always a favourite destination in Brera, Dilmos Gallery is showing ‘Fragmenti’ a series of works by self-described sculptographer Daniele Papuli for design week. Papuli has collaborated with Hermes and Missoni previously in the realm of sculpture, and this year his beguiling sculpted and carved paper creations for the first time take the form of furniture and objects for the home. As Papuli says: ‘Paper is also a material for design. Ancient, remote, with a long memory. Here, the paper invites us to be touched, caressed, or cherished, engaging with the imagination and the illusion.’ HM

Via San Marco, 1, 20121 Milan, Italy

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'Naturalia' by Buccellati

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The silver masters at Buccellati are bringing their much-loved ‘Furry Animals’ collection to the fore for design week in ‘Naturalia’, an immersive installation that celebrates the meticulous craftsmanship in their feathered and furry creations. With creative direction by Balich Wonder Studio and botanical scenography by Mary Lennox, Buccellati’s silver works of wonder will be presented in three natural environments: mountain, forest and sea. It promises to be a poetic, enchanting and utterly transporting experience, in the midst of the urban jungle. HM

Piazza Tomasi di Lampedusa, 20121 Milan, Italy

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'Prison Times' at Dropcity

Dropcity - the new multiplatform venue and urban program – is housed in 1000 square metres of cavern tunnels below ground. The project’s inaugural exhibition sets the bar high. ‘Prison Times - Spatial Dynamics of Penal Environments’ takes us below ground and behind bars to look at the role of design in penal colonies and prison environments. A series of objects from prisons around the world are displayed taxonomically, to ’draw attention to the socio-economic machinery of incarceration without romanticizing pain or suffering’. The exhibition will be accompanied by a series of talks by artists, designers and thinkers, around the present and potential future for design to shape rehabilitation. HM

Prison Times runs from 3 April to 31 May

Via Sammartini 38-60, 20125 Milan, Italy

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Giobagnara x Nick Vinson

Our own design savant, Nick Vinson, has turned his attention to the personal collection of Giorgio Bagnara, bringing a series of works together in dialogue with the brand’s furniture. Nick’s eye for detail, combined with Giorgio’s cultural flair, are sure to result in a show of meticulous refinement and elegance. As Nick explains: 'When I saw Giorgio's collection of 20th century design pieces collected over many years it underlined the culture of quality and passion for excellence in design that's the foundation of Giobagnara, which to me is the essence of ‘made in Italy’. It was also thrilling to have the opportunity to place Giobagnara furniture with artworks by many of my favourite Italian artists, many of whose works I have been lucky enough to loan from their estates and galleries for my Wallpaper* shoots as well as most recently for the furnishing of the Italian Embassy in London that I just completed'. HM

Via della Spiga 33, 20121 Milan, Italy

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'R100' by Hydro

Following last year’s '100R' debut, Norwegian aluminium and energy company Hydro returns to Capsule Plaza with R100 – a bold experiment in radically localised, low-carbon aluminium production. Five designers – Sabine Marcelis, Keiji Takeuchi, Cecilie Manz, Daniel Rybakken, and Stefan Diez – were tasked with creating mono-material designs using Hydro CIRCAL 100R aluminium, sourced, processed and produced entirely within a 100 km radius. The result? A 90% reduction in transport emissions and a compelling case for circular, urban-sourced manufacturing. Directed by Lars Beller Fjetland, R100 proves that good design can be climate-conscious from the ground up. AM

Spazio Maiocchi, Via Achille Maiocchi 7, 20129 Milan, Italy

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'Muji Muji 5∙5' by Muji x Studio 5∙5

Tucked into a quiet garden in the bustling Brera design district, this joyful gem of a project is one you’ll be glad to stumble upon. A thoughtful collaboration between Muji and Paris-based Studio 5∙5, Muji Muji 5∙5 revolves around Manifesto House – a compact, modular dwelling designed for simplicity, longevity and low impact. Inside, visitors will find a collection of 12 objects created using Muji products already available in store. In a clever open-source gesture, visitors are invited to make the pieces themselves using detailed instructions online. No new production, just careful rethinking of what we already have – a quietly radical approach that invites reflection on how – and why – we make, consume, and live. AM

Corso Garibaldi 89A, Giardino Pippa Bacca, 20121 Milan, Italy

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'The Beauty of Circularity' by Tarkett and Franklin Till

You can count on FranklinTill to look beneath the surface of design – and this year’s collaboration with flooring brand Tarkett does just that. The Beauty of Circularity, held at Masterly – The Dutch in Milano, is a tactile and immersive installation that explores waste not as an end point, but a beginning. Through discarded flooring, shredded backing, linseed oil and cork powder, visitors are invited to touch, feel and rethink material cycles. The result promises to be a joyful, hands-on reminder that circularity isn’t a trend – it’s tangible, beautiful, and necessary for the future of design. AM

Room 4, Masterly The Dutch in Milano, Piazza dei Mercanti, 2, 20123 Milan, Italy

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'The Theater of Things: 7 Nights and 7 Days Living with Collectible Design' at Delvis (Un)Limited

In a characteristically offbeat move, Alcova co-founders Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima team up with Delvis (Un)Limited to turn a Milanese storefront into a live-in design stage. Over seven days, seven designers – including Objects of Common Interest, Linde Freya Tangelder, and Laurids Gallée – will inhabit the space by night and discuss the experience over public ‘breakfast conversations’ each morning. Inspired by radical living-art formats, The Theater of Things blurs the line between exhibition, home, and performance. AM

Via Fatebenefratelli 9, Milan 20121, Italy

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'All the Things We Do in Bed' by Marimekko × Laila Gohar

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For weary-footed design disciples, a giant bed in the foyer of Teatro Litta may prove irresistible. Conceived by chef, artist, and former Wallpaper* guest editor Laila Gohar in collaboration with Marimekko, the playful installation explores everything we do in bed – from dreaming to dressing. The setting debuts a capsule collection of bedroom-themed pieces featuring archival stripes by Maija Isola, reimagined in pyjamas, bedding, ceramics and more. With its bold patterns, nostalgic backstory, and invitation to lounge, the installation is a joyful, deeply personal celebration of Marimekko’s spirit of everyday creativity. AM

Teatro Litta, Corso Magenta, 24, 20123 Milan, Italy

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'Jasper Morrison. The Lightness of Things' at ICA Milano

The idea that good design should quietly improve everyday life without shouting for attention is one we can fully get on board with. Jasper Morrison has rooted his career in this philosophy, and at Milan’s ICA he brings it to life with twelve floating chairs and twelve photographic compositions of archetypal objects – each a quiet meditation on form, function, and familiarity. A minimalist soundtrack by composer Anthony Moore, built from fragments of Morrison’s own writing and delivered in non-human voices, adds an otherworldly layer to the showcase, which opened on 27 March and runs until 11 July 2025. A contemplative counterpoint to the city’s visual noise. AM

Fondazione ICA Milano, Via Orobia 26, 20139 Milan, Italy

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'Library of Light' by Es Devlin

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Few artists stage an experience quite like Es Devlin. Announced just two weeks before its opening, the British set designer’s Library of Light is a monumental circular sculpture set to transform the Cortile d’Onore. Eighteen metres in diameter, it’s composed of illuminated shelves holding over 2,000 books.

Visitors can listen to readings “recited” by the library itself – including The Order of Time by theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli, read by Benedict Cumberbatch, alongside phrases from the writings of Maria Gaetana Agnesi, voiced by Devlin herself. The text runs across an LED display as beams of light gently illuminate the pages. Guests are also invited to browse – and donate – books, expanding a living archive that will later become part of the Milan Library System. AM

Cortile d’Onore, Palazzo di Brera, Via Brera 28, 20121 Milan, Italy

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'Particulaire' by Calico

Souvenirs get a bad rap, but for Stephen Burks Man Made, they’re vessels of culture, memory, and identity. In Particulaire, a new wallpaper collection and installation by the New York design studio for Calico Wallpaper, personal objects collected during travels – from a towering Hand of Fatima to a chubby Lucky Cat – are scaled up and reimagined as larger-than-life silhouettes. Set to be installed in the courtyard of the Istituto dei Ciechi, the project blends craft, community, and storytelling, embodying Burks’ pluralistic approach to design. AM

Istituto dei Ciechi, Via Vivaio, 7, 20122 Milan, Italy

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'Radical Hope' by AMO

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Following its acclaimed Teatro Albers show in 2023, Ambra Medda’s AMO returns to Milan Design Week with Radical Hope – a multi-sensory exhibition hosted by Galleria Blanchaert exploring ceremony, craft, and collective energy. Highlights include 1950s Senegalese portraits by Robert DaSilva, quiet photographs by Josef Albers, and Simon Bayliss’ namesake ‘Radical Hope’ teapot. New works by Salem Charabi, Emile Drescher, and Sione Monū reflect on ritual and materiality, while contributions from Annabell Häfner and John Maclean evoke memory and landscape. With sound, scent, and taste woven throughout, this is an exhibition designed to be felt as much as seen. AM

Galleria Blanchaert, Via Calatafimi 8, 20122 Milan, Italy

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'L’Appartamento' by Artemest

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One of the great joys of visiting Milan is the chance to peek inside the city’s hidden palazzos, villas, and courtyards – and as a Milanese brand with an enviable inside track, Artemest consistently secures some of the most spectacular. This year, it returns with the third edition of L’Appartamento, inviting six acclaimed interior design studios – Brigette Romanek, Meyer Davis, Champalimaud, Simone Haag, Nebras Aljoaib, and 1508 London – to transform rooms within Palazzo Donizetti, a 19th-century residence blending Baroque and Renaissance influences, reportedly gifted as a love token. AM

Palazzo Donizetti, Via Donizetti 48, Milan, Italy

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Michael Anastassiades

Michael Anastassiades is set to unveil a new collection of modular lights for his eponymous brand, designed for adaptability and transformation. The presentation also includes a new portable lamp designed and produced in collaboration with Alessi. Notably, Anastassiades’ showcase will be hosted at the Jacqueline Vodoz and Bruno Danese Foundation, which is reopening after 20 years. Founded to preserve the legacy of its namesakes – renowned for their pioneering work at the intersection of art and industrial design – the foundation houses an extensive archive of objects, photographs, and documents that chronicle a key chapter in Italian design history. For Anastassiades, who has always looked to Bruno Danese's work as a source of inspiration throughout his career, this exhibition feels particularly poignant. AM

Danese Foundation, Via Santa Maria Fulcorina, 17, 20123 Milan

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Alcova

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Since its debut as an off-the-beaten-track exhibition in 2018, Alcova – founded by Valentina Ciuffi of Studio Vedèt and Joseph Grima of Space Caviar – has become the jewel of Fuorisalone. Renowned for its bold curatorial approach and the access it provides to Milan's hidden architectural gems, Alcova continues to define the design zeitgeist.

This year, it returns to the town of Varedo and the historic Villa Borsani and Villa Bagatti Valsecchi – both introduced as venues in 2024 – while expanding into two exciting new locations: the former SNIA factory and the Pasino Glasshouses, where remnants of industry are slowly being reclaimed by nature. Across the four sites, Alcova will once again bring together emerging and established designers, staging site-specific installations and exhibitions that engage with their surroundings. AM

Villa Borsani, Via Umberto I, 148, 20814 Varedo MB, Italy

Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 48, 20814 Varedo MB, Italy

Pasino Glasshouses (Serre di Pasino), Space P1 51-49 Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 20814 Varedo MB, Italy

Ex SNIA Factory, 20814 Varedo MB, Italy

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Capsule Plaza

Launched three years ago, Capsule Plaza has distinguished itself amid the ever-growing noise of design week as a hybrid between a fair and a collective exhibition, bridging industry and culture through unexpected juxtapositions, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and immersive experiences that push the boundaries of design.

For its third edition in 2025, it expands across four venues. Its main hub, Spazio Maiocchi – an industrial cathedral turned cultural destination – now extends to a newly renovated former gym and pool across the street, designed by ASA studio. Two additional satellite spaces – a former garage on Via Maiocchi 23 and a high-end retail space on Piazza Risorgimento 8 – will host an immersive and cross-disciplinary showcase.

Co-curated by Capsule founder Alessio Ascari and architect Paul Cournet, this year's lineup includes design favourites such as Faye Toogood, Philippe Malouin, FormaFantasma, Max Lamb and Sabine Marcelis, alongside talks, workshops, and pop-ups. The event coincides with Capsule magazine’s fourth issue. AM

Spazio Maiocchi, Via Achille Maiocchi 7, 20129 Milano, Italy

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Material Alchemists: Wallpaper’s Class of 25

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Our very own showcase of emerging talents takes up residence once again in the sweeping Curva space at the Triennale. We have gathered a global group of 20 individuals and studios whose knack for material transformation has caught our collective eyes over the past 12 months. Glass, metals, woods, stone, textile, ceramic - each is a story of tenacity and imagination, told with care and flair in furniture, lighting and objects that are extraordinary material expressions. We are biased, of course, but we are proud and excited too. HM

Triennale Milano, Viale Emilio Alemagna, 6, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

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'Mother' by Robert Wilson

Continuing its cultural commitment, which it embraced in 2024, the Salone del Mobile has unveiled a packed programme of masterclasses, workshops, talks, round tables, and site-specific installations, including a new work by renowned American artist Robert Wilson. Blending art, light, and sound, Wilson has created a ‘total work’ in response to Michelangelo’s 'Pietà Rondanini'. 'Mother', set to music by Arvo Pärt, will be unveiled on 6 April at the Museo della Pietà Rondanini – Castello Sforzesco in collaboration with Comune di Milano | Cultura. Bridging Milan Design Week and Milano Art Week, the installation will remain open until 18 May, allowing visitors to experience it long after the Salone crowds have dispersed. AM

Museo della Pietà Rondanini, Piazza Castello, 20121 Milano

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Nilufar

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At Nina Yashar’s original location, the Milanese scion of collectible design is showing an exhibition exploring ‘the spirituality of wood’ through the works of George Nakashima, everyone’s favourite Japanese-American midcentury woodworker. Elsewhere in her multiverse, Yashar has curated ‘Ex Terrā’, a collective exhibition of new works by Andrea Mancuso, Maximilian Marchesani, and Etienne Marc, examining the dichotomy of humanity and nature. HM

Via della Spiga, 3220121 Milano MI, Italy

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Nilufar Depot

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Over at Nilufar’s younger outpost, which this year celebrates its 10th anniversary, Nina Yashar has commissioned the Fosbury Architecture collective to conceive a striking installation in the atrium of the industrial complex. ‘Silver Lining’ is a celebration of 1970s glamour through the lens of metallics, resulting in ‘a monochromatic pool of leisure and pleasure’. Elsewhere in the depot, ‘Amber Echoes’ is an installation of works by artists Christian Pellizzari, Shlomo Harush, amongst Nilufar’s collection of vintage masterpieces. British lighting designer Joe Armitage will also be unveiling his Cycad collection, designed exclusively for Nilufar. HM

Nilufar Depot, Viale Vincenzo Lancetti, 3420158 Milano MI, Italy

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'Welcome to the Blackout' by Interni Venosta

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Recent recipients of a Wallpaper* Design Award for the launch of Interni Venosta at Milan Design Week 2024, Emiliano Salci and Britt Moran (with Fabbri Services) continue to add to their rarefied, elegant collection with a third drop at Phillips. Taking the range to a total of 22 pieces, Interni Venosta is now an established portfolio of furniture, lighting and accessories that we would happily surround ourselves with in its entirety. 'Welcome to the Blackout' is a transporting installation by the visionary duo, bringing Interni Venosta together with artworks from Philips in: ‘an arena of aesthetic rebellion and reflection’. In the mouths of most we’d suspect this was poetic hyperbole but from Salci and Moran we say: bring it on. HM

Philips House Milano, Via Lanzone, 2, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

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'The Last Pot' by Il Tornitore Matto

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Proving that the topic of death doesn’t have to be sombre or spoken of in hushed tones, Alessi presents 'The Last Pot' – a collection of thoughtfully designed funerary urns. Created under 'Il Tornitore Matto', Alessi’s experimental platform for exploring new creative expressions, the project features a stellar lineup of designers personally selected by Alberto Alessi.

Michael Anastassiades, Audrey Large, David Chipperfield, Daniel Libeskind, Naoto Fukasawa, Philippe Starck, Mario Tsai, Michele De Lucchi, EOOS, and Giulio Iacchetti each reimagine the urn as an object of memory, care, and continuity. From Anastassiades’ myth-inspired 'Swan Song' to Tsai’s discreet book-like urn and Large’s sculptural A 'Silver Cord', the collection challenges perceptions of mourning with beauty and meaning. The installation, designed by Giulio Iacchetti Studio, is accompanied by a book that contextualises the project within a broader cultural and emotional landscape. AM

Biblioteca Ostinata, via Osti 6, 20122 Milano

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Romantic Brutalism: A journey into Polish craft and design

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We welcome the growing presence during design week of rigorously curated shows that address the cultural and historical contexts of specific regions and periods. 'Romantic Brutalism' by the new Visteria Foundation and curated by Federica Sala, has piqued our interest with its premise of examining Polish cultural identity through design. Taking Poland’s involvement in the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris as a springboard, 'Romantic Brutalism' explores the enduring legacy of Art Deco, brutalism, romance and folk culture on Polish craft and design. HM

Viale di Porta Vercellina, 1120123 Milano MI, Italy

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'Intersection' by Studio KO x Beni Rugs

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Beni is showing its most ambitious collection to date, having collaborated with Studio KO on a collection of ten rugs called Intersection. The range features five weaving methods including Rabat, a reinterpretation of the intricate R’bati carpet, while the title of the project refers to the confluence of industry and craft. Fittingly, the collection is on show in a former textile shop, in an installation designed by Studio KO together with Colin King, Beni’s artistic director. HM

Via Cesare Correnti, 1420123 Milano MI, Italy

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'24 Hours' by Jamie Wolfond x Simple Flair

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Group shows that consist of a single object study explored by different designers are always fascinating. Canadian designer Jamie Wolfond, together with Simple Flair and with support from Lapalma, has corralled 24 designers and studios to each create a wall-mounted clock that fits into a 50x50x50 cms box (tidily designing the exhibition and its contents, simultaneously). The international participants include: Jon Tree, Jun Yasumoto, Maddalena Casadei, Marco Campardo and Sina Sohrab. HM

Riviera, Via Gorani, 4, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

'10 10 10' by Layer

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One can’t help but be staggered by the sheer output of London-based design studio LAYER and its prolific founder, Benjamin Hubert. What makes it even more impressive is that LAYER is only ten years old. To mark this milestone, the studio has pulled out all the stops with a blockbuster retrospective exhibition at Milanese gallery 10 Corso Como, bringing its diverse body of work together under one roof.

Titled '10 10 10', the 'immersive' showcase reflects on the past decade while looking ahead to the next, presenting a curated selection of LAYER’s most celebrated projects alongside a new collection of six forward-thinking prototypes. Created in collaboration with long-standing creative partners – including Andreu World, Bitossi Ceramiche, Kvadrat, MDF Italia, Muuto, RÆBURN, and Orrefors – these pieces explore themes of sustainability, resilience, and resource-conscious design. AM

10 Corso Como in Milan, Italy is Corso Como 10, 20154 Milan, Italy

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Audacious Modernism: from Oscar Niemeyer and Claudia Moreira Salles

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A double serving of Brazilian bounty here with Italian works, built and unbuilt, from Oscar Niemeyer, together with a selection of his furniture (reissued by ETEL) and a retrospective of the furniture design by Claudia Moreira Salles. The joint show traces a line of modernity through the work of both figures, in a rigorous and poetic exhibition curated by Lissa Carmona. Audacious, elegant and unmissable. HM

Via Maroncelli, 12 and 13, 20154 Milano MI, Italy

Bocci

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The glass mavericks at Bocci are celebrating 20 years since launch with the introduction of a new pendant. The 141 invokes the courageous spirit of experimentation that we heartily admire in the Vancouver brand. Made in a single-action process, two ladles of molten glass are poured over a curved rod creating overlapping puddles. The rod is replaced with an LED light source. Each 141 is different; each one an individual celebration of material knowledge. Continuing their celebrations, Bocci has invited David Alhadeff of The Future Perfect to curate a special exhibition, exploring the brand's guiding philosophies, showcasing archival concepts and a reimagined residential showroom. HM

Bocci Milan, Via Giuseppe Rovani, 20, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

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Lara Bohinc

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It's going to be a busy year in Milan for Slovenian designer Lara Bohinc as she presents three new collections across two locations. At Alcova’s Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, she transforms her allocated space into a landscape of rolling hills with the sculptural Anima collection, which includes seating upholstered in alpaca wool, the 'Dark Woods' table, and hand-blown glass sculptures called 'Wild Lands'. Also at Villa Bagatti, Bohinc will conjure feathers from leather with Betsy, a collection of bird-inspired saddlery leather furniture made in collaboration with Uniqka.

Meanwhile, over at Serafini Gallery, she presents Fallen Empire, a marble furniture collection that draws from the grandeur of ancient ruins, featuring a round coffee table, side table, console, and dining table crafted by Italian marble masters Serafini. AM

Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 48, 20814 Varedo MB, Italy

Serafini Gallery, Corso di Porta Romana, 7, 20122 Milano MI, Italy

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'Staging Modernity' by Cassina x Formafantasma

For the 60^th anniversary of the Collection Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand, Cassina is reissuing limited editions of their first four furniture designs put into production by the brand. Celebrations continue with ‘Staging Modernity’ - an exhibition and performance curated by Formafantasma at the recently restored Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber. ‘Staging Modernity’ brings to life contributions by the philosopher Emanuele Coccia, architect, writer and curator Andrés Jaque and architect and artist Feifei Zhou thanks to the direction of Fabio Cherstich. HM

Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber, Via Larga 14, 20122, Milan

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Hosoo in collaboration with Dimorestudio at Osanna Visconti

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What happens when you blend Japanese craftsmanship with Italian design sensibility? Look no further than Hemispheres, a new textile collection by Hosoo, a 337-year-old Kyoto-based textile maker, in collaboration with Milan's Dimore Studio. The 33 designs draw from Hosoo's archive of over 20,000 traditional obi patterns, passed down through 12 generations, now represented by Masataka Hosoo.

Originally preserved as uncoloured sketches, these motifs – ranging from delicate floral and bamboo-inspired designs to dynamic abstract compositions – are reimagined in a refined palette of muted greys, sepia tones, smoky blues, and desaturated greens.

Presented at the Osanna Visconti Atelier, the textiles will be showcased within an immersive setting designed by Dimore Studio, alongside Visconti’s Magnolia Collection – a sculptural series of bronze furniture pieces inspired by the life cycle of the magnolia flower. AM

Atelier Osanna Visconti, Via Santa Marta 13, 20124, Milano

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Tactile Baltics

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Bringing together design talents from the Baltic region, the group show 'Tactile Baltics' offers a fresh perspective on the region's evolving creative identity. Hosted at MoscaPartners Variations at Palazzo Litta, the exhibition brings together 21 designers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, working across furniture, lighting, textiles, tableware, craft, and collectible design. With a focus on tactility, sustainability, and circular design, the showcase highlights how a new generation of designers are blending heritage techniques with modern design sensibilities. AM

Palazzo Litta, Corso Magenta, 24, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

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Brera Design Apartment by Zanellato/Bortotto Studio

Following in the footsteps of Cristina Celestino, Elisa Ossino, and Studiopepe, Zanellato/Bortotto Studio is the designer of this year’s Brera Design Apartment, a showcase space in the heart of Milan’s Brera district.

Guided by Fuorisalone’s 2025 theme, 'Connected Worlds', their installation, 'Orizzonti' (Horizons), will highlight the studio’s signature approach to storytelling through surfaces, textures, and craftsmanship. Extending beyond Milan Design Week, the space will continue to host a curated programme of talks, dinners, and encounters, keeping the dialogue alive. AM

Brera Design Apartment, Via Palermo, 1, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

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'A Room with a View' by Lemon

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South African furniture maker Lemon has secured not one but two coveted spots at Alcova – one within the historic Villa Bagatti Valsecchi and the other in Villa Borsani, where it will present its first outdoor furniture and lighting collections in a showcase called 'A Room with a View'. The brand's creative director Kevin Frankental says the setting serves as the perfect backdrop for the launch: 'Context is everything when it comes to design, so placing our pieces in spaces that are historical speaks directly to our inspirations.'

Made from perforated steel that allows light to pass through, the Conservatory Collection by Turin-based designer Yaniv Chen pays homage to the dappled light found in orangeries and conservatories. Meanwhile, the Suspiria Collection, also by Chen, reflects the mysticism of Turin, with triangular onyx-anchored lighting pieces suspended in luminous dupion silk. At Villa Bagatti, Kevin Frankental’s Keys Collection reinterprets Vienna Secession aesthetics across lounge chairs, tables, and daybeds. AM

Villa Borsani, Via Umberto I, 148, 20814 Varedo MB, Italy

Villa Bagatti Valsecchi, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 48, 20814 Varedo MB, Italy

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IKEA

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A stalwart of Milan Design Week, this year marks IKEA's 30th at the fair with a sprawling, immersive exhibition at Tenoha, a concept space housed in a renovated 1930s industrial building in Milan’s Navigli district. Here, visitors will discover the 2025 edition of the Swedish behemoth's ever-evolving Stockholm collection, first introduced in 1984, alongside ‘Do Something. Change Everything.’, an interactive space exploring sustainability. As at every IKEA event in Milan, it's not just about the furniture; visitors can expect to enjoy workshops, talks, nightly parties, and live music, while the on-site restaurant will be serving the intriguingly titled 'Smörgås Sensation', a Swedish-inspired culinary experience. AM

Tenoha, Via Vigevano 18, 20144 Milano

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