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SOMO, Italy's first modernariato fair, debuts in Milan at Superstudio Più

festival-fair · 2026-04-26

SOMO (Solo Modernariato), Italy's only fair dedicated entirely to 20th-century modernariato, moves from Alzano Lombardo to Milan for its first edition in the city. Held at Superstudio Più on Via Tortona 27 on May 23–24, 2026, the event features over 70 exhibitors from across Italy, including Curiosità d'Altri Tempi, Otomana, Sessantotto, Artime, Officina 84, Stov, and Creazioni D'Interni. The fair showcases furniture, lamps, and objects from the post-war period through the 1980s, aiming to elevate modernariato as an autonomous category distinct from antiques or generic vintage. Highlights include works by Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Franco Albini, Joe Colombo, Le Corbusier, Charles & Ray Eames, and brands like Artemide. The event targets collectors, architects, interior designers, and a new generation of enthusiasts interested in sustainability and craftsmanship.

Key facts

  • SOMO is Italy's only fair entirely dedicated to 20th-century modernariato.
  • The fair was originally founded in Alzano Lombardo, near Bergamo.
  • The first Milan edition takes place at Superstudio Più, Via Tortona 27.
  • Dates: Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026.
  • Over 70 exhibitors from across Italy participate.
  • Exhibitors include Curiosità d'Altri Tempi, Otomana, Sessantotto, Artime, Officina 84, Stov, and Creazioni D'Interni.
  • Featured designers: Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Franco Albini, Joe Colombo, Le Corbusier, Charles & Ray Eames.
  • Featured brand: Artemide.
  • Objects range from post-war to 1980s, including furniture, lamps, and home accessories.
  • The fair aims to give modernariato autonomous cultural and historical dignity.

Entities

Artists

  • Luigi Caccia Dominioni
  • Franco Albini
  • Joe Colombo
  • Le Corbusier
  • Charles Eames
  • Ray Eames
  • Caccia Dominioni
  • Albini

Institutions

  • SOMO
  • Superstudio Più
  • Artemide
  • Curiosità d'Altri Tempi
  • Otomana
  • Sessantotto
  • Artime
  • Officina 84
  • Stov
  • Creazioni D'Interni
  • Spazio Fase
  • Cartiera Pigna
  • Trattabile Vintage
  • Nostalgye
  • Curiosità d’altri tempi
  • Bellerrimo
  • The house of vintage
  • The House of Vintage
  • Artribune
  • Curiosità d’altri Tempi
  • Creazioni D’Interni

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Alzano Lombardo
  • Bergamo
  • Via Tortona 27

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