Salone returns spotlight
Salone del Mobile.Milano is confirmed again for 2026 as a central showcase during Milan Design Week, promising a panoramic look at international furniture and interior design trends for the year Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026: One of the World’s Largest Furniture and Interior Design Fairs.
The 64th edition is scheduled for 21–26 April 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho, unveiled at a presentation held at Triennale Milano on 29 January. (salonemilano.it) Organizers report the fair will host more than 1,900 exhibitors, with 36.6% coming from abroad and over 169,000 square metres of net exhibition space sold out. (salonemilano.it) EuroCucina with FTK returns featuring 106 brands from 17 countries, the International Bathroom Exhibition will gather 163 brands from 14 countries, and SaloneSatellite is set to present 700 designers under 35 alongside 23 international schools. (salonemilano.it) A new curated platform, Salone Raritas, will occupy Pavilions 9–11 with 25 exhibitors focused on collectible and limited-edition design, curated by Annalisa Rosso with exhibition design by Formafantasma. (salonemilano.it) Pavilions 13–15 will stage "A Luxury Way" — an immersive installation titled "Aurea" by Maison Numéro 20 — while the broader communications campaign, "A Matter of Salone," foregrounds materiality and was developed by Motel409. (salonemilano.it) The public programme and several exhibition projects are curated by Annalisa Rosso, who is also overseeing initiatives that emphasize sustainability, new ways of experiencing objects, and clearer wayfinding across the fair. (salonemilano.it) Organizers have already mapped a longer-term move into contract markets by commissioning OMA partners Rem Koolhaas and David Gianotten to lead the Masterplan for Salone Contract, slated to debut in 2027. (salonemilano.it)
