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What to See at Milan Design Week 2026
Each April, the city of Milan is flooded with
Apart from the 2026 edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano, with its 170,000 m2 of exhibition space and 1,900+ exhibitors, Milan’s best design neighborhoods also offer so many inspiring showroom exhibitions you cannot miss! An outstanding showcase for quality, innovation, and creativity defines this unmissable event. This is the time when the city of Milan is made even more perfect for design lovers!
Read on to discover all the things we are so excited to see during Milan Design Week, with festivities across the City beginning as early as Friday, April 17th, 2026, and running through Salone del Mobile.Milano from Tuesday the 21st through Sunday the 26th!
Milan Design Week 2026
First Stop: SALONE DEL MOBILE.MILANO 2026
On its 64th Edition, the Salone del Mobile.Milano fair comprises of seven different exhibitions spread over the various fairgrounds at Fiera Milano Rho. Following the 2025 human-centric theme, “Thought for Humans,” this year’s theme is “A Matter of Salone”, exploring both the physical and symbolic origins. The event’s unique exhibitions include Salone Internazionale del Mobile, the International Bathroom Furnishing Exhibition, Workplace 3.0, S.Project, the biannual EuroCucina/FTK – Technology sector, SaloneSatellite, and two new additions this year, Salone Contract and Salone Raritas. We are so excited to see what fair president Maria Porro and her team have masterminded for this year’s event!
Inside the 2026 Exhibitions
The main focus of the upcoming Salone del Mobile.Milano edition will be “What meaning can design take on today? The answer, both visual and conceptual, has its roots in matter, understood not only as a physical substance, but as an origin, a memory, a possibility to be activated. It is no longer just a question of form or function: it is a process by which what is tangible is transformed into value. Matter, in fact, is matter, but also what matters, what generates meaning,” says the show site.
Read on as we explore some of our favorite brands across the fair. And give a special shout-out to SaloneSatellite, a section dedicated to talents under 35, with the theme “Craftsmanship + Innovation”. A must on your browsing list. As is EuroCucina/FKT-Technology for the Kitchen, the biennial international kitchen exhibition taking place during the 2026 edition.
With thousands of products, Salone Internazionale del Mobile and the International Bathroom Exhibition offer a range of goods that combine quality and technology, shaped by the creativity of leading design companies, who each year share their innovative products and home furnishing solutions.
Moreover, Workspace 3.0 is a think tank devoted to design and technology in workspace planning. S. Project makes its debut with its space focused on design products and decorative and technical interior design solutions.
New this year and not to be missed are Salone Raritas, Salone Contract, and the installation “Aurea, an Architectural Fiction”. We cannot wait to see Salone Raritas, a project curated by Annalisa Rossa featuring an exhibit designed by Formafantasma, where limited-edition design, one-offs, and high-creative manufacturing shine. Another must-see for us is “Aurea, an Architectural Fiction” by Maison Numéro 20, the Paris-based studio founded by Oscar Lucien Ono. Described as an “immersive narrative installation that rewrites the codes of luxury and hospitality as a theatrical and sensory experience”. The exhibit will sit at the heart of “A Luxury Way”, the pathway from Pavilions 13-15.
SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE SHOWCASES TO SEE
ONIRO Group Brands | PAV 13, Stand C1, C3, C9, D1 & PAV 22, Stand A19
Showcasing Italian craftsmanship at its finest, the ONIRO Group’s collection of brands will be a Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 must. From Jumbo Collection and Etro Home to Gianfranco Ferrè Home and Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors, luxury design radiates!
Visionnaire | PAV 11, Stands G23 – H22
For Milan Design Week 2026, Visionnaire unveils Rare Matter – A Retro-Brutalist Story.
Serip | PAV 15, Stand B42
Each room gains light, design, and detail with every piece Serip delivers, and its exhibitions are always filled with stunning Portuguese craftsmanship.
Minotti | PAV 11, Stands E15, E27, G12, G16 & G22
Italian craftsmanship is truly one of a kind, and Minotti’s contemporary style and exceptional quality are a perfect example.
Castro Lighting | PAV 15, Stand A24
Discover The Art of Brass with Castro during Milan Design Week 2026. This Portuguese brand continues to use traditional Portuguese metalwork techniques, creative craftsmanship, and artistic masters to deliver the next step in innovation. Shop in the USA at My Object of Desire.
INTERNATIONAL FURNISHING ACCESSORIES EXHIBITION
Villari | PAV 13, C14
For Milan Design Week 2026, the Italian luxury house Villari will showcase its 55 years of passion for porcelain. Here you can find lighting, furniture, tableware, home and bathroom accessories, and more!
Vista Alegre | PAV 15, Stand A10
For over 200 years, since 1824, Vista Alegre has been creating a name for itself in the world of ceramics from its humble beginnings. From their small founder town in northern Portugal, Vista Alegre has reached worldwide with multiple collections and partnerships, from Christian Lacroix to Claudia Schiffer. Shop in the US at our e-boutique, My Object of Desire.
INTERNATIONAL BATHROOM EXHIBITION
Laufen, Experience Tomorrow | PAV 10, Stands B19 & C16
“A holistic vision of space and time.” Explore a new spectrum of shapes, materials, and colors by Laufen. Also at the Laufen space in Milano, Via Manzoni 23.
SALONE RARITAS
Salone del Mobile’s new section dedicated to one-of-a-kind design of the highest quality, Salone Raritas, will feature a stunning curation of collectible design. A few we can’t wait to see are Salviati x Draga & Aurel, Side Gallery, and Nilufar. But we are also sure this showcase will have many fabulous design surprises.
Next Stop, Around the City, MILAN DESIGN WEEK 2026
Each year, Fuorisalone shares a set of events distributed in different areas of Milan during Salone Internazionale del Mobile. Salone and Fuorisalone define Milan Design Week! For Fuorisalone 2026, “Be the Project” is the theme, embracing on one hand the human as an active agent, and on the other the project and the act of designing.
Join Fuorisalone and design lovers from around the world in Milan’s various design districts to find the latest trends and designers of the moment. Read on for a few things we have on our list; for all the events, visit Fuorisalone’s guide!
Look for Andrea Olivari’s art installations created in collaboration with Portanova, so powerful!
5 VIE ART + DESIGN | CINQUE VIE DISTRICT
The beating heart of Milan Old
DimoreGallery New Opening | Via San Vittore al Teatro 1/3
Renowned Italian design studio Dimore is opening a new gallery for Milan Design Week 2026, and like everything they touch, it will surely be amazing!
TWÓR Association of Applied Arts: Living Forms – Collectible Design Inspired by Nature | Via San Maurilio 14
With ‘Living Forms – Collectible Design Inspired by Nature’, TWÓR Association of Applied Arts presents an immersive exhibition of 20 Polish artists whose works translate organic structures of nature into collectible design. Curated by Kama Wróbel and Katarzyna Szyc, the exhibit features works across ceramics, glass, wood, brass, leather and textile.Presented at Via San Maurilio 14
5VIE Design Week – QoT: Qualia of Things | Numerous Locations
The 2026 edition of 5VIE Design Week focuses on “what it feels like” to perceive something. With many exibits at Cavallerizze, via Olona 4, Cesare Correnti 14, Via Cesare Correnti 14 and SIAM, via Santa Marta 18 this event is full of wonder. We especially can’t wait to see Forum Florum by Marcin Rusak: Herbarium of the Present at SIAM 1838, where flowers take center stage in this exhibit named after the Latin term for a flower market.
MODULO by Etereo for STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN | Palazzo Fanani, via Santa Maria Fulcorina, 20
We love everything STUDIOTWENTYSEVEN does, and the Modulo limited series of 10 glass-and-steel tables, debuting at Milan Design Week 2026, is now on our list! Created in collaboration with Nacho Polo and Rober Onuska.
CENTRO & BRERA DESIGN DISTRICT
The greater Centro district in Milan includes the Brera Design District, one of Milan’s most famous design districts. During Milan Design Week 2026, the entire Centro area will feature local artists and other partnerships and projects on its streets for your perusal! Moreover, this district counts 100+ showrooms, with 300+ stores and designers.
Interno Italiano | Via Bigli 21
Interni Venosta presents Interno Italiano, a never-before-seen house by Osvaldo Borsani featuring work by DimoreStudio.
The Milanese House. A Night in Milan by ELIE SAAB Maison | Via Pietro Mascagni 2
Discover Elie Saab’s latest collection through an immersive journey during Milano Design Week 2026.
Dior Maison & Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance with Corolle Lamps | Palazzo Landriani
“Fusing heritage, savoir-faire of excellence, and creative audacity, these exceptional pieces will be showcased in a historic setting.”
Artemest’s L’Appartamento | Via Gaetano Donizetti 48
For Milan Design Week 2026, Artemest presents the fourth edition of L’Appartamento by Artemest once again at the storied Palazzo Donizetti. This year’s exhibition is dedicated to Italian Grandeur and features renowned interior design studios Sasha Adler Design, March and White Design, Rockwell Group, Charlap Hyman & Herrero, and Urjowan Alsharif Interiors.
Miu Miu Literary Club | Via Clerici 10
“Miu Miu is pleased to introduce its inaugural Literary Club, Writing Life, a two-day event bringing back into focus the work of Sibilla Aleramo and Alba De Céspedes, alongside conversations, live performances, and entertainment, further enhancing Miu Miu’s commitment to contemporary thought.”
H&M Home with Kelly Wearstler | Palazzo Acerbi, Corso di Porta Romana 3
A first for the fashion brand H&M, the brands landmark collection created with Kelly Wearstler is yet another fusion of interior design and fashion we love.
LaLa Curio at Palazzo Parigi with Miscimasci | Palazzo Parigi, Corso di Porta Nuova 1
We never miss an opportunity to see LaLa Curio’s exquisite wallcoverings! On display in collaboration with Miscimasci at Palazzo Parigi.
Arts & Crafts & Design | Via Tommaso da Cazzaniga & Corso Garibaldi, 89/A
Set in the inspiring Casa degli Artisti, this special exhibit is supported by Homo Faber by the Michelangelo Foundation.
Serotonin, The Chemistry of Happiness by Sara Ricciardi | Pinacoteca | Palazzo di Brera, Via Brera 28
Inside the Loggia of the Pinacoteca di Brera, American Express hosts the installation ‘Serotonin – The Chemistry of Happiness’ by artist Sara Ricciardi.
La Casa Magica | Nilufar, Via della Spiga 32
Curated by Valentina Ciuffi with creative direction by Studio Vedèt and set design by Space Caviar, La Casa Magica by Nilufar reimagines the home as a symbolic ritual space.
Sahrai Soft Horizon & Inner Soul | Via A. Manzoni 45
Italian rug master Sahrai will present two immersive worlds during Milan Design Week 2026, Soft Horizon and Inner Soul. Our publisher KOKET recently launched a rug collection with the brand, and while it won’t be on display in Milan this year, it is a must-know, blending the home decor’s feminine DNA with Sahrai’s exquisite craftsmanship.
Gucci Memoria | Chiostri San Simpliciano
An immersive installation that looks back from Gucci’s origins to today.
Hermès | La Pelota, via Palermo 10
Discover Hermès newest home collections during Milan Design Week 2026.
Iseey Miyake: The Paper Log: Shell & Core | Via Bagutta 12
Set in Issey Miyake’s Milan store, ‘The Paper Log: Shell & Core’ is an exploratory project by Satoshi Kondo in collaboration with architecture firm Ensamble Studio.
Jil Sander + Apartamento: Reference Library | Via Pietro Verri 6
An exhibition bringing together books by 60 creatives.
Aesop: The Factory of Light | Piazza del Carmine 1
An installation exploring the nature of light in all its forms and the hands that harness it.
Fornasetti Forever: New Encounters with CC-Tapis | Via Senato 2
The iconic Italian brand Fornasetti transforms its flagship store during Milan Design Week 2026 with new designs by Tutto Bene, a special collaboration with rug brand CC-Tapis, and new furniture and accessories. In addition, Fornasetti has collaborated with Australian designer Simone Gooch to host Fiori by Fjura, a special flower shop in the flagship store.
Preciosa | Tempesta Gallery, Foro Buonaparte 68, Brera
For Preciosa Lighting’s 2026 exhibition, the brand unveils its Drifting Lights, transforming light into fluid matter.
Project Materia 2.0 | Via Marco Polo 9
Explore materiality through sculpture with Project Materia and 10 years of moodboards.
Poltona Frau “True Over Time” | 30 via Manzoni
Italian luxury furniture brand Poltrona Frau presents ‘True Over Time’ during Milan Design Week 2026, a “new collection that celebrates the authenticity of design capable of enduring over time.”
LOVE&RELOVE by altreforme | Via Solferino, 32
High-end aluminum design brand altreforme launches LOVE&RELOVE, a new service that redefines furniture beyond the moment of purchase.
TORTONA DESIGN DISTRICT
The Tortona Design District is one of the most interesting areas of Milan. The area is known internationally as a strong reference point for the fashion and design sectors.
Tortona Rocks | Via Tortona 31
For the 11th edition of Tortona Rocks, the theme is “Design to Change Everything”. A showcase rooted in the “simple yet radical understanding that design never stops.”
SuperNova | Superstudio Piu | Via Tortona 27
One of SuperstudioDesign’s three locations across Milan, SuperNova is an immersive experience where global design comes to life.
BASE, We Will Design
A living lab of prototypes, radical visions, and practices.
Corpofrafia by Sara Ricciardi Studio
RedDuo Galleria | Porto Genova
“During Milan Design Week, RedDuo Galleria becomes a space for discovery, where visitors are invited to slow down and experience design through materials, light, and atmosphere, reflecting RedDuo’s vision of space as a sensory, narrative connection between design, daily life, and well-being.”
Archiproducts Fòco | Via Tortona Milano Showroom
“A space of transformation, where generative energy gives rise to the creative act.”
MILANO DURINI DESIGN
Over the years, Via Durini and the surrounding area have increasingly become the home of prestigious national- and international-level Design Companies. This is a strongly expanding urban hub taking in all the area to the east of the Cathedral as the heart of Design in the center of Milan.
Versace Home & More Luxury Living Group Brands
Versace Home’s flagship store located at Via Durini 25-27 showcases the brand’s craftsmanship, experimentation, and fine materials transformed into home décor. Be inspired by fashion within the world of interior design.
In addition to Versace Home’s Via Durini, Milano Flagship store, Luxury Living brands Luxence, and Dolce & Gabbana Casa also boast shops on this luxurious route.
ISOLA DESIGN DISTRICT
If you want to discover young designers and new design brands, Isola Design District is the right place to be. Contemporary architectural
PORTA VENEZIA DESIGN DISTRICT, THE OTHER DISTRICT
A new design district is born at Fuorisalone 2025: the Porta Venezia Design District, the Other District.
Over and Over and Over and Over by 6:AM | Piscina Romano, via Ampere 24
Modular glass objects and architectural installations explore repetition as a generative principle in craftsmanship and daily life.
Louis Vuitton Objet Nomades 2026 | Corso Venezia, 16
Tribute to Pierre Legrain celebrating heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary creation.
L’Appartamento Spagnolo by Elle Decor Italia and Interiors from Spain | Palazzo Castiglioni
Spotlighting the best of Spanish design through an installation by Stuiopepe, the Spanish Apartment returns to Milan Design Week 2026.
L’Appartement de L’Artisan Parfumeur | Via Giovanni Lulli 2
In collaboration with collector Antoine Billore, L’Artisan Perfumeur transforms an apartment into a cabinet of curiosities as part of the brand’s 50th anniversary.
Ikea: Food for Thought | Spazio Maiocchi
While we usually don’t talk much about brands like Ikea since we are partially obsessed with luxury craft, we love the concept for their Food for Thought exhibit for Milan Design Week 2026. The exhibit brings together chefs and interior designers to explore how design and food intersect.
Insieme Vanity Fair, Curatela di Sabato de Sarno | Piscina Cozzi, Viale Tunisia 35
Curated by Sabato de Sarno, this group show brings to the fore the people behind the objects, highlighting 12 Italian companies.
MONTE NAPOLEONE and MAGENTA DISTRICTS
Prada Frames | Santa Maria Delle Grazie
Prada lovers must visit Prada Frames ‘In Sight’ at Via Giuseppe Antonio Sassi, 3 in the Magenta district. Now in its 5th edition, the annual symposium is curated by Formafantasma.
A Letter About Códices by Balmaceda | Via Paolo Giovio 9
After its 2025 debut, Balmaceda returns to Milan with Códices, a new collection presented in a site-specific installation by Luis Urculo set in a private apartment in San Vittore.
RoCollectible | Galleria Rossana Orlandi, Via Matteo Bandello 16
The RoCollectible 2026 showcase of contemporary design centers on the “DOOR” as a symbolic and formal archetype interpreted by 19 designers, artists, and architects.
Curated by Rossana Orlandi and Nicoletta Brugnoni, the exhibition highlights international creativity through the works of over 70 distinct voices crossing material research and experimentation.
Giorgetti Spiga, The Place | Via della Spiga 31
Luxury Italian furniture brand Giorgetti’s ‘The Place’ shares the brand’s unique vision of beauty.
Antolini x Bang & Olufsen | Piazza Fontana angolo via San Clemente
For the 2026 edition of Milan Design Week, renowned Italian marble brand Antolini joins forces with Bang & Olufsen to unveil a forthcoming landscape of outdoor speakers.
Nilufar Grand Hotel, Viale Vincenzo Lancetti 34
An immersive experience curated by Nina Yashar in the form of “a fictional yet tangible hotel where collectible design, craftsmanship, and storytelling converge.”
Metamorphosis in Motion by Lina Ghotmeh | Palazzo Litta, Corso Magenta 24
Lina Ghotmeh, a Lebanese architect, debuts her talent at Milan Design Week 2026 with a pink-hued labyrinth in the courtyard of Palazzo Litta as part of the annual MoscaPartners Variations exhibition.
OTHER LOCATIONS TO SEE THROUGHOUT MILAN
ALCOVA MILANO 2026 | Via Giovanni Labus, 10 & Via Mogadiscio 2
Now in its 10th edition, Alcova will once again take over the Baggio Military Hospital and, for the first time, Villa Pestarini, the location’s first time opening to the public. The sprawling exhibit set outside Milan explores both new and old designs. The program also includes a number of design talks.
SuperCity | SuperStudio Maxi | Barona, Via Moncucco 35
A multicultural project by Giulio Cappellini that brings the ideal city of the future to life.
SuperPlayground at Superstudio Village | Bovisa, Via Negrotto 59
One of SuperstudioDesign’s three locations during the week’s festivities, a hub for new design concepts that blends creativity and experimentation.
Alex Turco at mohd | Via Mauro Macchi 82
Discover the beautiful artistic surfaces by Alex Turco at the mohd showroom.
Dropcity | Via Sammartini 38-60
Designed as a place for researching, imagining, experimenting, and implementing alternative forms of design, Dropcity will be hosting special events, including NikeAir_Lab and Material Futures, during Milan Design Week 2026.
Eames Houses x Kettal | Triennale di Milano, Viale Emilio Alemagna 6
The first-ever comprehensive overview of the Eames’ residential architecture, featuring an expansive architectural installation, models, and rare archives, is an absolute must if you are an Eames fan in Milan for Design Week!
Words by Anna Beck Bimba
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