Il Salone begins - Salone del Mobile, Milan 2024

Salone del Mobile is one of the largest and most prestigious international furniture and design fairs. Taking place in Milan, Italy, the event attracts designers, architects and furniture manufacturers from all over the world, providing a platform for showcasing the latest trends and innovations in interior design. This year's Salone del Mobile takes place from April 16-21, 2024.

Salone del Mobile, also known as Milan Furniture Fair, is one of the world's most influential trade events dedicated to furniture design. It was founded in 1961 in Milan, Italy, with the initial aim of promoting Italian exports of furniture and furniture accessories. Over time, Salone del Mobile has grown in importance and size, attracting participants and visitors from all over the world. The history of the event reflects the evolution of design and innovation in the furniture industry.

Over the years, the event has expanded to include various other sectors such as Euroluce, dedicated to lighting, and SaloneUfficio, dedicated to office furniture. The event is also accompanied by Fuorisalone, a set of events and exhibitions taking place throughout the city of Milan during Salone del Mobile week.

Salone del Mobile is recognized not only for showcasing the latest trends in furniture design, but also for promoting discussions about sustainability, innovation and the future of interior design. It is an occasion where internationally renowned designers, top brands and young innovators can showcase their creations, setting new directions in global furniture design.

Over the years, the Salone del Mobile has been the scene of remarkable events and product launches, reflecting innovations and trends in furniture design.

1. Introduction of technology - In the '80s and '90s, Salone del Mobile began to integrate technology into furniture design, showcasing products that combined functionality with technological innovations such as integrated lighting systems and intelligent space-saving solutions.
2. Artistic collaborations - Over the years, many furniture designers have collaborated with artists and designers from other fields to create unique pieces.
3. Thematic exhibitions - In 2010, Salone del Mobile hosted a special exhibition dedicated to green and sustainable design, highlighting the furniture industry's commitment to the environment. The exhibition included pieces made from recycled materials and innovative solutions to reduce the environmental impact of furniture production.
4. New material launches - Many editions of Salone del Mobile have been opportunities to showcase innovative new materials in the furniture industry. For example, 2017 saw the introduction of new materials that combine aesthetics with improved functionality, such as flexible composites and ultra-lightweight materials for outdoor furniture.
5. Concept projects - Salone del Mobile is not only a place for showcasing finished products, but also for avant-garde concepts, a kind of art installation. For example, in 2019, one of the designers who created such a special concept at Salone del Mobile was Gaetano Pesce. He designed and realized the installation "Maestà Soffrente", which was presented in Piazza Duomo, one of the most iconic locations in Milan. It was created to mark the 50th anniversary of the launch of the UP5&6 armchair, also known as "Big Mama", designed by Pesce in 1969.

   The Salone del Mobile 2024, which runs from April 16-21 at Fiera Milano, promises a wide range of events. Highlights include immersive projects such as "Interiors by David Lynch. A Thinking Room", which invites visitors to reflect on the production of interiors and their relationship with introspection. There will also be EuroCucina, a biannual exhibition focused on kitchen design, bringing innovations and new products for the future of cooking and living space design.

   In addition to these, Salone del Mobile 2024 will also include a series of panel discussions and round tables under the title "Drafting Futures. Conversations about Next Perspectives", which will address topics related to new perspectives in design. It will also be a meeting point for over 1900 exhibitors from around the world, including designers and design schools, marking the 25th anniversary of SaloneSatellite. All events can be found on event page. You can also find Fuorisalone events here. In conjunction with the Salone del Mobile, Fuorisalone transforms various districts of Milan, such as Brera, Tortona and Isola, into a vibrant design hub, with exhibitions and events spanning the whole week. These events underline Salone del Mobile's role not just as a furniture fair, but as an influential center of innovation in design and technology.

   The 2024 Salone del Mobile is set to be one of the most exciting yet, integrating elements of art, design and innovation into one of the world's most important design events.