Sports Drink Hues Dominate Milan Design Week 2026

Key facts

• Vivid citrus and grape tones were the breakout design colour trend at Salone del Mobile 2026 in Milan.
• Objects of Common Interest used Dooor's glossy partitions for a calm refuge at Alcova.
• Simone Bonanni designed a bed for Zanotta in an orange colourway with a solid wood frame.
• Piero Lissoni's Kartell lounger had a two-toned shell and cushions in Yves Klein–approved palette.
• Júlia Esqué designed Sancal's armchair as if 'dressing up for a special occasion.'
• Patricia Urquiola's Cassina sofa paired duvet-like cushioning with lacquered concrete side tables.
• Zanellato/Bortotto's Moroso sofa system resembled lemon wedges from above.
• Philippe Malouin and Meritalia created an armchair modelled after an ice cream scoop imprint.
• Roman studio Næssi's shelving for Woak was shown in the group exhibition 'Convey.'
• Konstantin Grcic's bistro chair for Mattiazzi was named Apsis after the apse of churches.
• Hlynur Atlason's first range for Glas Italia was inspired by aerial farmland views.
• Yabu Pushelberg's suede chair for Extra Ordinario had a cinched backrest in a grape colour.