Milan Design Week 2026 Preview Highlights New Collections and Salone Raritas Section

Milan Design Week 2026, centered around the Salone del Mobile fair, introduces Salone Raritas, a new section for collectible design curated by Annalisa Rosso with an exhibition designed by Formafantasma. The event features over 2,000 brands, with 25 exhibitors in Raritas, including collaborations like Draga & Aurel with Salviati. Key trends include a sensitive approach to minimalism, seen in Faye Toogood's Kiln porcelain collection for Noritake, and expressive forms like Bethan Laura Wood's Mille Fleurs chandelier for Baccarat. Other notable debuts include Scavolini's Flair kitchen systems at EuroCucina, Giorgetti's Kumiki chair by Hirsch Bedner Associates, and Living Divani's Pagoda coffee table by David Lopez Quincoces. Romantic gestures appear in designs such as Cassina's Dalila chair by Gaetano Pesce, Bonaldo's Amour armchair by Fabrice Berrux, and Lina Ghotmeh's installation at Palazzo Litta. Formal experiments include Antonio Lupi's Skyline washbasin by Antonio Iraci, Onno Adriaanse's Hedera cabinet at Dilmos gallery, and Julian sofa series by Vincent Van Duysen for Molteni&C. The event also showcases sustainable innovations like Arper's Aom seating by Jean-Marie Massaud and Etcetera's Septa chair made from recycled plastics.